[rpage]

if its just the pump go cummins or jacob believe you can get replacement parts for them cheap. dont know what else would really wear out

 

[bd797]

There is probably nothing wrong with the brake itself. The pump is available from any cummins dealer. The Jacobs part number and the cross reference to Cummins is on jakebrake.com. Jacobs does not make the brake any longer and they do not sell parts. You will have to go to Cummins. Just be thankful its not the vacuum pot like mine. The pot does not come separate. I would have to buy a whole new or used assembly, but have decided to try and find a pot that I can adapt to the brake to make it work.

 

[Grumpy66]

Thanks guys, my next call will be to Cummins, see what they can come up with.

 

[HaulZ]

So which is better..the Jacobs unit or the Banks? I m looking at adding one to my '06 QC 4x4 within the next few months. Which works better and is more cost effective?

 

[Fisherguy]

So which is better..the Jacobs unit or the Banks? I m looking at adding one to my '06 QC 4x4 within the next few months. Which works better and is more cost effective?

Neither, the Pac Brake is the better one, some people like the BD unit.

 

[Pierson]

I love my BD unit -- and yes those vacuum pumps tend to go bad..

 

[03H.O.]

which one is the loudest?

 

[Pierson]

Im sure they are about the same..IMO its your intake that you hear all the noise.. my Ebake was louder after I put an open element filter on...oppose to an air box..

 

[Grumpy66]

Cummins has replied to an email I sent Friday. They sent a complete parts list as well as the install instructions. From what they sent it appears all I'm missing is the vacuum pump, mounting bracket and serpentine belt plus an assortment of nuts and bolts. I've requested pricing on the vacuum pump and hardware. All the wiring, and hoses appear to be still in the engine bay. So far so good. Asked them about a rebuild kit for the brake itself and as bd797 said, shouldn't be necessary.

 

[Fisherguy]

Do yourself a favor and get the vacuum pump from Cummins, under 300 there and something like 1000 from the dealer from what others have said, that's what makes the Pac Brake more appealing, vacuum pumps have been known to fail.