The engine brake will work at any rpm from 1,000 to 2,200 in most cases. Jacobs, makers of most of the engine brakes in use today, says the best performance is achieved at about 10% above the ...

Every diesel truck owner wants an engine brake on their rig. That is if they don’t already have one. They help slow your pickup without cooking the brakes. But how do they work? And why don’t ...

Engine brakes work by altering valve timing under deceleration by opening the exhaust valves at Top Dead Center of the stroke for an instant, releasing cylinder compression and eliminating the ...

Video from Jacobs Vehicle Systems shows how the brakes work, ultimately dissipating all the force from the compressed air in an engine "by transforming your power producing diesel engine, into a ...

Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding effect when the throttle is in the off position, truck brakes have to work extra hard to slow down and stop a vehicle.

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake?

Seen a "No Engine Brake" sign on the highway? It has more to do with noise than safety. Check if it applies to you.

Using engine braking will save you some gas, as well as some minor wear on your brakes. ALSO SEE: Is it OK to skip gears on a manual transmission?

Jacobs introduced the first engine brake, which was invented by Cummins founder Clessie Cummins. Read CCJ for more.

It appears that the upcoming mid-engine Corvette will feature extremely high-performance brakes, as the latest spy shots show a dual rear caliper brake design.