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    exhaust brake on tractor

    I have discussed the exhaust valve question with brake systems person, but he didn't know how to go about finding out how strong they are. Any ideas how I go about that?
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    exhaust brake on tractor

    I would love to have an air brake system, but to put one on my tractor would be cost prohibitive for me. Believe me, the next tractor I get will have that option on it. Thanks for the replies!
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    exhaust brake on tractor

    I have contacted the guys at Brake Systems Inc. We should be able to figure something out on an exhaust brake. I just have to get some dimensions, etc and decide what type and model to use. Icestationzebra, you bring out some good points. Those things you mentioned are exactly why I want to...
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    exhaust brake on tractor

    Thanks, Guys! I will do some more checking on this and plan to do soon! I will let you all know how it turns out. Sure could have used one today when hauling in and out of the river bottom... One concern I have is if an exhaust brake communicates with vehicle computer?
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    exhaust brake on tractor

    Thanks for the feedback. What kind of brake do you use in the mines, Swamp Rat? I talked to PacBrake and they told me there isn't enough backpressure--there sure is when going down a big hill, loaded.... Stumpjumper, I have a 1994 Ford 8770. 7.5L Ford diesel six cylinder. Can I just install...
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    exhaust brake on tractor

    I would like to put an exhaust brake on my tractor....I know that may not make sense to most people, but I move hay with it and the brakes are getting expensive to replace. On a hill, or traffic idiots, it would be nice to slow down quickly without having to use so much wheel brake. Has anyone...
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    Test

    testing
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    Test

    testing testing:cool::):confused:
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    a pic. maybe.

    Ya don't see that every day...good one.
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