Advances in Truck Brake Technology

Anyone who has ever driven a big rig knows that braking can be difficult. Because of their size and the fact that they use diesel engines, it can take a lot of power to quickly stop an 18-wheeler. There are a number of systems on the market which can help with truck braking, but the problem is that they may be very expensive, insufficient, or, in the case of traditional Jake brakes, often illegal in many areas. Fortunately, there are a number of new options hitting the market or soon to be released which may provide superior braking power without the same old problems.

The Future of Truck Braking

For decades, the benchmark in non-pad truck braking has been the compression (or “Jake”) brake. However, as you no doubt know, there are a number of problems with this system, most notably the excessive noise pollution generated by Jakes. This has led to compression systems being banned by municipalities all over the country.

However, there are few better options, which is why the new muffling products being released are such an advance. These can cut down on the distinctive machine-gun sound of an operating compression brake, eliminating the need for mandates banning them. As these muffler options become more and more accepted, we may even see the end of the moratorium on compression.

Another new item seeing rapid acceptance is the modified exhaust brake, which corrects many of the flaws with earlier models. New makes feature powerful horsepower retarding, making them an attractive option for truckers who are reticent about using Jakes in their rigs.

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If you are a professional truck driver and you are interested in learning more about the new heavy-duty, technologically advanced braking systems available on the market, please visit the website of the truck-factoring experts at TBS Factoring Service, LLC or contact us today at 1-800-207-7661 to learn more about our truck factoring services.