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ols1932 · 08-02-2006, 02:52 AM

I'm with Steve. My 7.3 Powerstroke needed something to help brake on the grades. Would I swear by it as Glenn says? Of course. If I didn't have it, I wouldn't know what I've missed. But since I have it, I don't know what I'c do without it. I do know that the first year out I burned up the brakes, rotors and calipers in my truck going through the hills in WVa. That's when a diesel specialist our of Pittsburg told me about the exhaust brake. He didn't sell me, just mentioned the advantages of having it.

If I had a Duramax/Allison or the new Fords, I don't believe I would need the exhaust brake. Pleas accept this as an opinion and not as gospel. Just my experience. Steve and I both tow with F-250s, albeit his is a lot newer than mine.

Orv

Orv & Marge Schinke

2000 Montana 3555RL towed with '95 F-250 Diesel w/Banks Power Pack, TransCommand Module, Banks Exhaust Brake and Smart Lock Module, rear air bags, Trailer Saver Air Ride Hitch. Full-time, members of the Escapees RV Club. Summers in the midwest and winters in the southwest.

"Drive defensively. Be careful and be courteous."

08-02-2006, 02:52 AM	#11
ols1932 Montana Master Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 4,876 M.O.C. #1944	I'm with Steve. My 7.3 Powerstroke needed something to help brake on the grades. Would I swear by it as Glenn says? Of course. If I didn't have it, I wouldn't know what I've missed. But since I have it, I don't know what I'c do without it. I do know that the first year out I burned up the brakes, rotors and calipers in my truck going through the hills in WVa. That's when a diesel specialist our of Pittsburg told me about the exhaust brake. He didn't sell me, just mentioned the advantages of having it. If I had a Duramax/Allison or the new Fords, I don't believe I would need the exhaust brake. Pleas accept this as an opinion and not as gospel. Just my experience. Steve and I both tow with F-250s, albeit his is a lot newer than mine. Orv Orv & Marge Schinke 2000 Montana 3555RL towed with '95 F-250 Diesel w/Banks Power Pack, TransCommand Module, Banks Exhaust Brake and Smart Lock Module, rear air bags, Trailer Saver Air Ride Hitch. Full-time, members of the Escapees RV Club. Summers in the midwest and winters in the southwest. "Drive defensively. Be careful and be courteous."