Prostar Exhaust brake

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by ECU51, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. Apr 19, 2012 #1
    ECU51

    ECU51 Heavy Load Member

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    I have heard it countless times in a terminal about how a Prostar has no "jake",,well it doesnt,but it does have nifty exhaust brake,,just have to understand how it really works,the following video was shot on MountEagle going east,,,6% grade,,45400 in the box,watch the dash,i never once touched the brake all the way down,all the while maintaining posted speed for loaded weight

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  3. Apr 20, 2012 #2
    mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    High RPM's are the key. 1800-2000 from what I was told. Saddest part about though.....Con-way never told us that in the new truck class. Learned that tidbit at another company. Would have been really useful info to pass on to us newer drivers.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2012 #3
    Roadrealtor

    Roadrealtor Road Train Member

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    Had a student on a 9% on an indian reservation in New Mexico. I had him shoot for 1600 and don't touch the brake until 1900...he never braked. ECU, did the same with about 600 pounds less, 8th gear if memory serves, same mountain. I'm not ashamed to say, I leave the camera alone on those grades.

    The pro stars are nice. I had to turn in my first one when I got sick, when I came back out, I rescued one over in Lauderdale. I think this one pulls better than my original and gets a few better 10ths/mile. Plus, the exhaust brakes are so quiet, I almost never turn them off, even when posted. Except when water is pooling of course.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2012 #4
    paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    I agree with you both...there not ment to stop you at highway speeds of 65 in tenth gear...hey love his post but he bustin a few policy's (I never do it) lol ...though prostar was quite but I never jumped back into the sleeper at 65 mph on I-12 in LA...guess I'm no dare Devil :biggrin_2559:
     
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