Jake Brakes......

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SHC, Feb 19, 2012.

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  1. Feb 19, 2012 #21
    SHC

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    You also have to rememeber that he has an "engine brake" not a real jake, so the wear is very little seeing they are basically pointless
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2012 #22
    DrtyDiesel

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    Awe man. I don't have a real Jake? Lol. I thought it was. Maybe that's why its so quiet??
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2012 #23
    SHC

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    Well, if u made a label that said "jake brake" and put it above the switch I guess we could call it one.....maybe LOL
     
    SHC, Feb 20, 2012
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  5. Feb 20, 2012 #24
    GeorgeB

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    Hi i was trying to contact you trough the private message but it didnt happen just wondering if you know any rental places for vacuum trailers around US
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2012 #25
    Prairie Boy

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    Get one from Camex, they rent across North America.


    www.camex.ca
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2012 #26
    GeorgeB

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    I have tried to look at their web site and didnt find any rent info, will try to call them tomorrow because they closed for a holiday, do you know whats the montly rates to rent it.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2012 #27
    okiedokie

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    We use to hook up a jake switch to the shift tower. They still have those right?:biggrin_2559: It was just a finger tip away. Course we didn't cruise many TS much w/ a load of logs.:biggrin_25522:
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2012 #28
    Prairie Boy

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    No idea about the rental rates but talk to Duane Reid. 780-955-2770
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2012 #29
    SHC

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    I would also suggest CAMEX.
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2012 #30
    GasHauler

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    Let me see if I understand you correctly. You use the engine brake all the time to save on your brakes but use the clutch so there's not too much torque? I just slow down gradually and save the Jake for the mountains. Maybe that's wrong but that's the way I was taught back in the 60's-70's before any schools were around.
     
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