Jake Brake Info

Not sure I understand your question.

Are you asking if you have to change the jake brake,? Change , as in replace?

 

Yes........

 

so why did a jake brake thread get inserted in here? or is my computer messed up?

Is to replace the jakebrake

OK, never mind. Something strange going on here. I think it is the forum.

 

I worked a couple threads on the subject of Jake brakes into one thread
Good luck

 

Ah, so it was you who had it inserted in the wrong thread for a few minutes?

 

Iam talking for replace the jake brake yes or no

 

I am not 100% certain, but i believe there is some adjustments that can be made.

I do not think they "replace" them. at least we never have,

 

What?? Are you asking if the jake is something that wears out?? People are having a hard time understanding the way you are wording your sentences. But if thats your question, im sure it would wear out eventually just as the motor would but it would be lots of miles. Try to word your questions a little better so people can understand them.

 

he was asking if he should replace the jake (engine retarder) when he replaces his service brakes....

answer is no.. jakes are a part of the engine and not a part of the braking system.. if you were to replace your jakes it will most likely happen when you do an inframe (overhaul/rebuild) but you dont need to replace them everytime you do the brakes on your wheels.

 

Hey ya'll. I haven't found a thread about this yet so I thought I'd ask. If there is a thread about it, please redirect me to it.
Ok, this is what I know about jake brakes so far.. you're supposed to use them on a grade as your main source of slowing down instead of your brakes and I've heard it's illegal to use them in high population areas. But I hear them being used out on the interstate alot. So my question is, how do you guys use them? Do you run them all the time to save your brakes? And if you do, would that cause any extra wear on the engine?