Iowa Town Not Keen On Use Of Jake Brakes

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  1. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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  3. The_vett

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    For me hearing jake brakes , is something that makes me happy. I love the sound of Jake Brakes.

    Jake Brakes ---------------->:p:)
     
  4. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    Apparently for some “Billy Big Riggers” keeping a low profile and not attracting attention isn’t a strong suit!!

    That’s why some of these towns are up in arms with noise ordinances on the issue!

    Me personally,if I’m passing through one of those little towns I prefer to use Level 1 and let the truck “whistle” through the neighborhood.
    Some of them are smart enough to call them “engine brakes” or “compression brakes”-and for good reason-they don’t want to get sued!!
    The terms “Jacob brake” and “Jake brake” is actually copyrighted by Jacobs/Cummins!lol
     
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  5. '88K100

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    Only a panty wearing girly boy using a Jake in Iowa, FFS it’s flat!
     
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