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 -– ...

For most of its 61-year history, the majority of Jacobs Vehicle Systems engine retarding and valve actuation products have been used on heavy-duty trucks. Indeed, the company’s engine compression ...

An introduction to the core principles of braking systems in mechanical design. A high-level introduction to the application of braking systems in machinery and equipment, as well as their relevance ...