Exhaust Brake

kahukusweet · 11-05-2009, 09:28 PM

Just bought an '09 and have been wondering about the exhaust brake.

Some people say it's best to run the EB all the time (cleans out the soot form the turbo) and some said it's bad (wears out the turbo).

Anybody actually know the answer?

Thanks!

**Gypsyman** · 11-05-2009, 10:33 PM

Run it all the time without question. Your turbo will thank you for it.

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coolbreeze · 11-06-2009, 11:01 AM

The answer is use the EB. Where do these rumors come from?

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Joshua Lee · 11-07-2009, 06:43 AM

Somebodys allways saying something, lol.... BEST BET IS TO QUESTION EVERYBODY, Ask "why do you say that" if they cant answer dont listen to them. People (humans) are repeaters like parrots.. They say they have no clue is correct or not and it just adds to the confusion..
Any ways I run mine 100% from day #1 and my rig has 30k miles and never had a single problem... So its your choice cause asking a queston is 50/50 on websites. 50% repeater bullcrap and 50% truth...

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Bmega2500 · 11-18-2009, 11:15 PM

So i am asking........why run the exhaust brake?

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TurboDiesel7 · 11-19-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmega2500

So i am asking........why run the exhaust brake?

cleans out all of the soot from the turbo, preventing failure and save your brakes while your at it

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GREATWHITE08 · 11-19-2009, 01:57 PM

As long as we are talking EB, is there any way to adjust it so it will stay on longer with out haveing to down shift or be in the tow haul function. It stops working as soon as the RPM hit 1100, even if the speedo is at 30 MPH.

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Megasixpointseven · 11-19-2009, 07:22 PM

why to use the EB: saves your brakes and sounds really cool

the only time I don't use it is when its snowy and icey. That mostly because I haven't driven it enough to figure out how it will behave yet.

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Dodge_FarmBoy · 11-19-2009, 07:25 PM

well maybe I'm crazy but on my truck if the wheels lock up or start to slide the exhuast brake will cut off untill it regains traction

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Rockrunner · 11-20-2009, 01:48 AM

If you use the EB all the time won't you loose mileage? I use mine off an on and it seems when coasting it slows you down faster and have to apply the throttle again to get to the light or ???

What do you all think?

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ZDiesel · 11-20-2009, 08:23 AM

yeah, you'll lose about 1mpg running the EB all the time. I drive in a lot of stop and go traffic so its a life saver. I'll take the 1mpg hit rather than replace rotors and brakes more often. I also don't really want to hit anyone with this POS factory front bumper.

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11-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gypsyman Glacier Diesel Power Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 261 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Gypsyman's Truck Pics	Run it all the time without question. Your turbo will thank you for it. __________________ '08 Ram 3500, QC, DRW, 4x4, 6.7L, 68RFE, Laramie, GDP Deletes, Smarty S67-ME, MHP "Modified" TCM, Edge Insight, X-Monitor, DPP Cool Hose, GDP MK-2+ Filter Kit, GDP Double-X Ladder Bars, lot's more... Richard @ GDP 509-993-4923 www.glacierdieselpower.com

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coolbreeze Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ca Posts: 260 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts coolbreeze's Truck Pics	The answer is use the EB. Where do these rumors come from? __________________ 2008 3500 Big Horn SRW LB 4X4 Auto White P3 Trailer Brake Control

11-07-2009, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Joshua Lee Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Haltom City, Texas Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Joshua Lee's Truck Pics	Somebodys allways saying something, lol.... BEST BET IS TO QUESTION EVERYBODY, Ask "why do you say that" if they cant answer dont listen to them. People (humans) are repeaters like parrots.. They say they have no clue is correct or not and it just adds to the confusion.. Any ways I run mine 100% from day #1 and my rig has 30k miles and never had a single problem... So its your choice cause asking a queston is 50/50 on websites. 50% repeater bullcrap and 50% truth... __________________ '07 6.7L Cummins, 6 speed Manual, 5" TBE

11-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bmega2500 Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Bmega2500's Truck Pics	So i am asking........why run the exhaust brake? __________________ 2008 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie.........stock.

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GREATWHITE08 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts GREATWHITE08's Truck Pics	As long as we are talking EB, is there any way to adjust it so it will stay on longer with out haveing to down shift or be in the tow haul function. It stops working as soon as the RPM hit 1100, even if the speedo is at 30 MPH. __________________ 2008 DRW LB 4 DR all the bells and whistles/Stock for now.

11-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Megasixpointseven Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 138 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Megasixpointseven's Truck Pics	why to use the EB: saves your brakes and sounds really cool the only time I don't use it is when its snowy and icey. That mostly because I haven't driven it enough to figure out how it will behave yet. __________________ 2008 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 Black and Chrome http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3241506

11-19-2009, 07:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dodge_FarmBoy Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Dodge_FarmBoy's Truck Pics	well maybe I'm crazy but on my truck if the wheels lock up or start to slide the exhuast brake will cut off untill it regains traction __________________ 08 3500 C&C SRW(FOR NOW) H&S DPF Delete, Shibby EGR/Cooler Delete, STRAIGHT PIPED, Airaid CAI, J&J Flatbed, 5'er Rails

11-20-2009, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rockrunner Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rockrunner's Truck Pics	If you use the EB all the time won't you loose mileage? I use mine off an on and it seems when coasting it slows you down faster and have to apply the throttle again to get to the light or ??? What do you all think? __________________ Thanks Tom 07.5 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 Edge/Juice AFE and MBRP DPF back. DPF delete to come as soon as I pay for my new knee Yep that is right new left KNEE

11-20-2009, 08:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZDiesel Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chucktowne, SC Posts: 705 Thanks: 25 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts ZDiesel's Truck Pics	yeah, you'll lose about 1mpg running the EB all the time. I drive in a lot of stop and go traffic so its a life saver. I'll take the 1mpg hit rather than replace rotors and brakes more often. I also don't really want to hit anyone with this POS factory front bumper. __________________ 2008 BLK 2500 Quad 4x4 SLT, 6.7L, Auto, 2in Leveling Kit, 325/70R17 Toyo ATs