Fargo City Commissioners voted 5-0 on Monday to have staff write up a ban against using engine compression brakes in the city. The engine brakes, often called "Jake brakes" after a leading ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Heavy-duty vehicle component manufacturer Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched its new High Power Density Engine Brake for vehicle and engine manufacturers, announcing the technology at the IAA ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems is to supply its compression release engine brake to Hino Motors (China) Co., Ltd. for its new 10.5-liter U11C diesel engine. The engine is a new model for the Chinese market ...

Phillips Industries’ new Cincinnati-area distribution center is now shipping aftermarket trucking parts nationwide, aiming to speed up delivery times for customers.

With automatic vehicles making up the majority of traffic and self-driving cars gearing up to take over, learning how to drive isn't such a big deal. Nowadays, kids as young as ten years already have ...

Compressing a brake caliper piston is a crucial step when replacing brake pads, and doing it properly helps avoid damage and ensures braking performance. Using the right method and tool for your ...

GREENFIELD — City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on final reading this week amending the city’s traffic code to prohibit the use of engine brakes in city limits. The ordinance defines engine ...

While we like to think of 2002 as being part of a high-tech age, our beloved internal combustion engine hasn't really changed much in the last 50 years. We're still using pushrods and overhead valves, ...