A compression release engine brake, frequently called a Jake brake or Jacobs brake, is an engine braking mechanism installed on some diesel engines. When activated, it opens exhaust valves in the cylinders, releasing the compressed air trapped in the cylinders, and slowing the vehicle.
Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
They are often not allowed in to be used in towns as they create loud, clattering noises.
Although Jake brake properly refers to the Jacobs brand of engine brakes, the term has become a genericized trademark and is often used to refer to engine brakes or compression release engine brakes in general, especially on large vehicles or heavy equipment.
They are often not allowed in to be used in towns as they create loud, clattering noises.
I saw a semi get pulled over because he pulled his Jake Brake in city limits trying to slow the rig down in a slower speed zone.
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Bracknell has a huge industrial area which is good for the economy and also provides opportunity for jobs.
Bracknell gets a bad name from the small minority of people, the same as any other town. These are usually the same people who complain about bracknell and how bad it is... if they got a job/life instead of hanging around in town, then they would be able to join in with the rest of society instead of complaining about it.
The town centre is generally quite clean and well looked after... I have been to much worse places!
Bracknell has a huge industrial area which is good for the economy and also provides opportunity for jobs.
Bracknell gets a bad name from the small minority of people, the same as any other town. These are usually the same people who complain about bracknell and how bad it is... if they got a job/life instead of hanging around in town, then they would be able to join in with the rest of society instead of complaining about it.
The town centre is generally quite clean and well looked after... I have been to much worse places!
I live in Bracknell
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