Not all braking systems on semis have to be loud to be effective. Exhaust brakes make a fraction of the noise that compression brakes do, here's how they work.

An exhaust brake, used to amplify engine braking on a diesel engine, does have the potential for producing excessive backpressure, which can cause valve float and lead to valve-to-piston contact.

Alongside typical drum or disc brakes, beefier diesel engine vehicles sometimes employ exhaust brakes to bolster the stopping power of powerful haulers.

The 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine features a built-in exhaust brake that helps slow the truck down when towing.

The Variable Vane Brake (VVB) works with the turbocharger design used in the 2004.5-up Duramax engines to reduce turbo lag and increase power can now be tapped to slow your 2500/3500 HD down. BD ...

Some diesel enthusiasts still think of General Motors’ Duramax engine as the new kid on the block. Although, the truth is, its core architecture has now been in ...

In almost 25 years powering General Motors trucks and SUVs, the 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel engine has earned a loyal following for performance and efficiency.