Why Do Trucks Use Air Brakes And How Do They Work?

Many of the larger vehicles on our roads have one intriguing thing in common: They can make sudden, loud, gas-escaping ...
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How Do Exhaust Brakes Work On A Diesel Engine?

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...