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Only one time during the trip when I was hauling the 9,500 lb trailer did I have trouble stopping, the car in front of me decided to to stop for a yellow traffic light instead of going thru, which I intended to do. Stopped the truck and trailer with a foot to spare. This brings up a question...

Go here for more info: http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=3&pid=23 Also, numerous posts on this forum. Do a search for each particular subject.

Andy, the butterfly valve with air cylinder was purchased used from a muffler shop. The controller is identical to the one used for the front wheel drive, an air switch. I also added an exhaust back pressure gauge. As far as mods I have done over the years, here is a list: Driven off the Camp...

The exhaust brake is simply a butterfly valve in the exhaust pipe. It is operated by an air cylinder or by vacuum bellows. By closing the exhaust off, the pistons meet resistance on the exhaust stroke, which translates into braking power. This braking power is proportional to the rpm, so using...

This subject has come up a number of times before on this and other forums. I'd like to see some numbers, heat dissipating capaity, required brake pedal pressure etc. How large would the discs have to be to equal the drums in capacity (extended downhill braking without engine braking). I can...