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Cris Potmesil wrote:
> I have occasionally seen road signs that say "No Jake Brakes". Could 
> someone please explain why?
>
>     *Strictly speaking a Jake Brake (http://www.jakebrake.com/) is
>     made by Jacobs Vehicle Sytems and only found on semi's.  In this
>     application they change valve timing so that the engine acts like
>     an air compressor.  The energy needed to do this slows the truck
>     and trailer. *
Noise - lots of noise.

Truman

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