Jacobs Brake Used on Diesels To Retard Vehicle Motion

The general acceptance of the diesel engine by fire departments to power fire apparatus came after much refinement of the diesel engine resulting from operating experience under all types of road conditions. During these years of operating experience it was found that when descending long or steep grades the diesel engine was inherently lacking in good enginebraking ability.

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