I getting ready to buy a truck. One of the trucks I'm looking at is almost perfect. No jake brake. I want a Freightliner Columbia with a series 60. The one I'm looking at is a 2009. How much would it cost to add a jake brake? I would think it could be done easily. Thanks for the info. Should it be done by Freightliner or is this something a smaller shop can handle for cheaper?
May Need To Add A Jake Brake. How Much??
Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by PO Stoner, Aug 14, 2015.
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It isn't easy, it needs to be done by DD and I would just look for another truck or live without it.
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Cheap, no. Easy, yes. Just need the jakes plus new rocker arm assemblies. Plus a simple ecm reprogram.
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I paid:
Pacbrake brand retrofit kit: ~$1850 online
Mechanical install: $300 (not much different than running overhead)
Wiring install: $150
Detroit Diesel ecm reflash: $750 + $250 labor
If you plan ahead you could save considerably -- I spent hastily after blowing 3 wheel seals descending Donner at the blistering speed of 15mph w/o jakes. Can do 30 now with the same load and almost no service braking.
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A grand to upgrade the ecm software? Man that dealer screwed you bad. Or Tampa Detroit gives me a really, really good discount.
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