Jake Brake???

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Bad Bob's Comment
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Just a quick question. Is the "engine brake" named in the High Road CDL Training Course, the same thing as what we used to call a "Jake Brake" back when I was first driving in the stone age of trucking? I just want to get that little bit of info clear.

Bad Bob

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Second Chance's Comment
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Just a quick question. Is the "engine brake" named in the High Road CDL Training Course, the same thing as what we used to call a "Jake Brake" back when I was first driving in the stone age of trucking? I just want to get that little bit of info clear.

Bad Bob

From my understanding the Jake brake and engine brake are one in the same.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Brett Aquila's Comment
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Indeed it's the same thing.
SamTon's Comment
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Jake brake is a name brand most common on truck. Mack used dynotards. Spelling might be wrong
Bad Bob's Comment
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Jake brake is a name brand most common on truck. Mack used dynotards. Spelling might be wrong

I've know a few dynotards in my time. But that had nothing to do with trucking.

Thanks for the info.

Bad Bob
Pat M.'s Comment
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The actual name is Jacobs Brake named after the inventor. Everyone else uses the engine brake generic name because of trademarks.
Bad Bob's Comment
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Thank you very much for straightening me out. Now I know "Jake" ain't retired yet!

Bad Bob
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