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  • čas přidán 1. 11. 2016
  • The multimeter model I use to troubleshoot listed on the Amazon Affiliate Link listed right here: www.amazon.com...
    If you are driving a truck with an engine compression brake, also known as a Jake brake, it is a good idea to understand how they work and how to troubleshoot them. This video goes into detail about how the system works and how to properly inspect and fix the system from a Cat Engine perspective.
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Komentáře • 409

  • @dylanragland7702
    @dylanragland7702 Před 6 lety +62

    I'm a mechanic and I love ur channel. Its nice to see someone who knows what they are talkin about. I'm a huge fan. thanks for takin time to make videos

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 6 lety +7

      +Dylan Ragland Thank you very much sir.

    • @Chiefs1582
      @Chiefs1582 Před 2 lety

      I like your channel I’m a lube tech that works at a truck stop I went to school for auto tech it’s very informative and fills in the gap so I can learn more about diesels so I can be a better technician everyday

  • @iamthemoss
    @iamthemoss Před 4 lety +6

    I love seeing people who are passionate and nerdy about their profession. So many tradespeople don't take pride in their occupation but they should. Mike Rowe has done a tremendous service to the trades. Great channel!

  • @chrisharris5800
    @chrisharris5800 Před 6 lety +9

    This answers all my questions. I was getting the check engine light when the jakes were engaged on my C15. I'm subscribing now! Thanks a million!!

    • @GR-pl1mk
      @GR-pl1mk Před 5 měsíci

      Hey did you ever figure out what your issue was?

  • @garyharlow1588
    @garyharlow1588 Před 5 lety +4

    One of the best channels I've got, right next to dieseltech Ron. Keep these great videos with the knowledge that you provide with them!! Again thank you sir!!

  • @terracethornhill
    @terracethornhill Před 7 lety +56

    The short answer: a jake brake pops the exhaust valve open at the top of the compression stroke to release the compression that would otherwise push the piston back down like a spring.

    • @davidfrank6666
      @davidfrank6666 Před 7 lety +7

      hey, mr thornhill, yor answer is still a little too short! after u release the compression, the exhaust valve closes, as the piston goes downward, all the valves are now closed, so now u have created a cylinder where no air can get in, this causes high vacuum, this causes the engine to be very hard to rotate. the vacuum is the only reason for this slow down! u know, just like a car engine when the throttle is closed, and the engine is spinning at a high rpm.

    • @andy16666
      @andy16666 Před 6 lety +4

      Nope. The compression itself also slows the engine down.

    • @MICKEY-nc4ye
      @MICKEY-nc4ye Před 2 lety +1

      Thnx! On my cummins when I hit the switch for my jake brake, its litte to almost now power & pressure on it on high although I can tell its on!

  • @stu110213
    @stu110213 Před 5 lety +6

    I heard a good way to describe a compression brake when I was in school a few years ago. “The compression brake turns your power producing Diesel engine to a power absorbing air compressor.”

  • @wadehicks9270
    @wadehicks9270 Před 7 lety +2

    Not into Diesel engine repair but always wondered how a Jake brake works. Lots of good info thanks for sharing.

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +wade hicks Thank you.

    • @mikea1973
      @mikea1973 Před 21 dnem

      ​@@AdeptApecan u explain why most diesels don't use an electric lift fuel pump up to the transfer pump?..

  • @thetrain5785
    @thetrain5785 Před 7 lety

    Just want to say im an auto tech have been for 20 years.work on sum light weight diesles. Nothing as big as you but really enjoy watching your videos very informative! Can tell you have a passion for your feild of work. Anyway thanks keep up the good work

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +The Train Thanks for watching the videos and leaving the kind words. I'll keep making them as long as people watch them.

  • @robertreese6498
    @robertreese6498 Před 2 lety +1

    Eng. 1 fmi 5 spn 1072.
    Would this be cyl 3&4 center v.cover?

  • @GTIwarrior
    @GTIwarrior Před 7 měsíci

    A little tip to help. many Jake solenoids have a plunger in the center. If you push that down with a screwdriver, you can manually activate the Jakes this is a quick way to determine if you were issue is mechanical oil or electric.

    • @ShaneDavis-jk6dn
      @ShaneDavis-jk6dn Před 5 měsíci

      Hi @GTIwarrior, when you do this, should oil spray everywhere as they activate?

    • @GTIwarrior
      @GTIwarrior Před 5 měsíci

      @@ShaneDavis-jk6dn you might have some oil coming out of the underside but it shouldn’t make a mess. All the oil should say inside the engine

  • @tarencemusako9526
    @tarencemusako9526 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm working on a Detroit engine for the first time and to my findings this is exactly how it works.
    Also on trouble shooting I opened the top cover en test the solenoid with a test light acting like a resister while engine on idle and the Jake sounds was responding I suspect the fault is in the ecm

  • @charlescoleman8455
    @charlescoleman8455 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow! Thanks Josh! I have "check engine light" when jakes are active and stage one cuts out after a few seconds. Now i know where to look and hopefully my "fix it list" for you will be a bit smaller...lol

    • @GR-pl1mk
      @GR-pl1mk Před 5 měsíci

      Hey did you ever figure your electrical issue out on the jake's

  • @dhillonsavee
    @dhillonsavee Před 6 lety

    Thanks as always, fixed my Jacks , got wiring diagram from Kenworth and after suspecting switch found high wire is broken couldn't find where too cold outside re routed New wire from ECM to switch and all good.
    I always had complaint high med low are not holding that strongly even low med vibrates, CAT techs adjusted twice and said all good or use service kit. after putting new wire now found what real cat brake. can do when 100% .it was closed wire from year's decreasing current client from12.6 to broken wire.Current flows ECM to switch and then back.

  • @BOBHANNA01
    @BOBHANNA01 Před 6 lety

    Great video, your explanation is much easier to understand, than any other video I've seen. Thanks

  • @mchammer9084
    @mchammer9084 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you much appreciated .
    from Australia

  • @cwj9202
    @cwj9202 Před 7 lety +3

    Just to add to Josh's excellent video, I would like to mention one additional malfunctioning scenario along with its repair. Occasionally, a computer controlled 340 Jake and other Jake models will remain on after the engine has decelerated to idle speed or remains on when accelerating. The problem lies with a broken control valve spring (there are two) per Jake. Just remove the valve cover(s) and the control valve cover(s) to replace the spring(s).
    Good luck locating just a new spring, though, as I have had to purchase the entire Jake Brake rebuild kit just to secure a new spring - so all the Jakes receive new parts minus the solenoids. If one desires to only replace the defective spring, the #1 and #2 dash Jake switches can be employed to narrow your troubleshooting efforts to locate the offending Jake.

  • @hpdv9428
    @hpdv9428 Před 7 lety +2

    What will cause a week Jake brake on 06Cat C15?
    I can feel the difference between stages but still jakes are week and cant hold even a 25k load down hill.
    I recently did a overhead and nothing changed.

  • @scottcasner9344
    @scottcasner9344 Před 2 lety +1

    Damn bro! Just watched ur video on jake troubleshooting. Sure as shit u confirmed what i had been thinking. My jakes on the medium / high stage would only hit on the low side. So what i mean by that is position #1 works like a charm, positions 2-3, not at all. I gotta tell ya brother u my friend are a wealth of knowledge. I know as a newer O-op i sure as shit appreciate it. Thank you much. Keep up the good work hoss!

    • @ReputableRides-bb7wy
      @ReputableRides-bb7wy Před 6 měsíci

      What fixed it?

    • @scottcasner9344
      @scottcasner9344 Před 6 měsíci

      @@ReputableRides-bb7wy broken wire on the solenoid and a new switch on the dash. Worked like a charm hoss

  • @dreamchaser8508
    @dreamchaser8508 Před 7 lety +7

    Any idea where I can this kind of knowledge for a Cummins you're extremely knowable but I own a n14

  • @nikolairomanov3160
    @nikolairomanov3160 Před 7 lety

    There is a sensor/switch on a clutch pedal, if a bushing gets worn on pedal arm it will play and won't send a signal to the ECM. That switch also for cruise control. If my Jake or cruise don't work I pull the pedal up. It's 387 2007.

  • @cmancman5329
    @cmancman5329 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for all knowledge, I have a 1999 peterbilt 377 with a cruise control that works only for idle meaning it won't work on the road.

  • @dennish9522
    @dennish9522 Před 5 lety +1

    Damn you have the gift to teach...

  • @mrmatth3773
    @mrmatth3773 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. Very well presented.

  • @GripFreak
    @GripFreak Před 7 měsíci

    Great stuff Josh! What about the other 2 solenoids on the jake brake assembly. One on each side of the center solenoid. The ones I tested all read 1.1 ohms. The center solenoid measured 10.2 ohms as you mentioned. Thanks bud!😊

  • @douglasengle2704
    @douglasengle2704 Před rokem

    Thank you going over the topic of Jake brakes. Maybe you've governed it before. HD Diesel over-the-road engines use high boost pressure in the range of 42 psi. to make much of their horsepower How does the Jake brake system produce such high braking hp nearly as high as when hot exhaust gases are generating high boost pressure for maximum engine power? With no combustion going on there is much less exhaust pressure to spin the turbo.

  • @hardymeza7855
    @hardymeza7855 Před 5 lety +3

    Bra,,, don’t want to see your mug,, grab some crayons and wrong pictures 🤣🤣

  • @adve58
    @adve58 Před 7 lety

    hi friend!!!thanks for all the great videos and i have good news, i got the bus engine running!!!! the huey pump was no good but also the pcm had a burnt circuit, with your help and all the research i got the thing running am a auto mechanic and now i have a great respect for diesel mechanic any way my friend keep up the great work and have a very merry chrismas.
    sinc marcial adorno from puerto rico

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +adve58 It was a 3126 right? I'm glad you got it running, I know you worked on that thing for awhile. A HEUI pump and the ECM, that stinks when there are multiple problems. You get an honorary notch in the Diesel belt for a job well done.

    • @adve58
      @adve58 Před 7 lety

      yes it was the 3126 and it wasn't easy but it's running it just so happen that those two parts are like the most expensive ones! thanks again.

  • @thewrench324
    @thewrench324 Před 9 měsíci

    I’ve got a 2001 c-15 in a Pete 378 and this thing either has a normal functioning engine brake alike every other truck I’ve driven or.. for out of no reason that I can pinpoint as of yet, it will only engage after a solid 20psi+ brake application when it’s having one of these no work normal fits..
    Notably on one drive when fully loaded going downhill slow for a long time the engine brake system disengaged and never worked the remainder of that drive until the next time the truck was used..
    I’ve installed a new oe on off switch and replaced the throttle pedal sensor .. any hints or clues?

  • @Justinlendrum1
    @Justinlendrum1 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey josh love your channel I’m a truck and coach mechanic and work on a number of different model engines I got asked a question the other day if a too high of oil pressure could cause the jakes not to work and I was stumped I wonder if you would have any input to that thanks a million

  • @DukeCityDom
    @DukeCityDom Před měsícem

    Is it normal for the Jake housing to squirt oil oil when pushing on the Jake solenoid to activate?

  • @chadhauskin1461
    @chadhauskin1461 Před 5 lety

    I have a 1994 357 Peterbilt with the 3176 caterpillar. the jake brake will work great for 1 hour in the morning and then would not even try to work for the rest of the day until the engine has cooled to Luke temp. Then you may have another hour of Jake operating

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 Před 5 lety

    Our 96 Pete dump has a front Jake that will blow a fuse immediately if it is applied. So I keep it unplugged until we get around to pulling the valve cover.

  • @drdoutdoors1603
    @drdoutdoors1603 Před 2 lety

    I'm having an issue with an mbn that on settings 1 and 2 works fine but on 3 it's like it stays on setting 2 and doesn't get stronger like it should. Now I had a guy check them and he literally did nothing but take the valve covers off and checked the overhead and solenoids to see if they were working.. he said everything looked fine and normal.. put the covers back on, I go down the road and crazy enough they worked fantastic, for about a week and went back to the way it was .. I had decided to just deal with it.. but then I had diesel in my coolant or we thought, so they checked to see if I had injector cups leaking and to do that you gotta remove the Jake housings. Turned out to be oil and not diesel and it was the oil cooler... long story short they put it all back together and I drove it and wouldn't you know the Jake's worked fantastic again on all 3 settings, until a week later I lost 3rd again... with all that being said I'm thinking it must be a bad wire in the harness somewhere where they had inadvertently got it working for a while by maybe moving the harness and then it eventually wiggles itself loose and it loses signal again.. would that be logical or would it be something else? Any thoughts? Or what I could check

  • @foxyota86
    @foxyota86 Před rokem

    How often do jake housings need rebuild or tuned up. I had a number 3 exhaust rocker break and someone I know says the jakes need rebuilt.

  • @tbren9341
    @tbren9341 Před 5 lety +3

    My truck lets out a cloud of smoke when i flip on the jake brakes (sometimes, not always) why is that?

    • @BenDover-rb5pj
      @BenDover-rb5pj Před 3 lety

      Is it a mechanical engine or does it have an ECM?

  • @cwj9202
    @cwj9202 Před 7 lety

    In an English class, the subject would be "Engine Brakes" followed by subsection (a) Compression Brakes, and that followed by subsection (b) Exhaust Brakes. Clessie Cummins Sr. invented the "Jake Brake", an invention which was first declined by Cummins Engine Co., but then picked up by the Jacobs Manufacturing Co.
    Adept Ape - I am really enjoying your videos, as you are quite knowledgeable. There may be an instructor position awaiting you in your old age at your regional CAT HQ.

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +Chad Jessup I thought you were going to critique my weird accent/pronunciation at first when you said English class. Thanks for the little history lesson, I didn't know that Cummins turned it down at first even though it was invented by Cummins. I would like to be a trainer.

    • @cwj9202
      @cwj9202 Před 7 lety

      The English class comment was directed to one of the posters who didn't take a shine to your use of the words "engine brake". One of the nice things about dealerships/franchises in our line of work is that they do believe in quality training. Yeah, so keep the future trainer idea alive.

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety +3

      +Chad Jessup I wish they trained us more. I haven't been to a training class in 2 years. I taught a class a couple months ago, but haven't been to one in awhile. I would like our dealership to work on Cummins and get trained on them. If I did videos on them as well I could take over the world!

  • @mrgmrg9943
    @mrgmrg9943 Před 2 lety

    What if only low speed engine brake works, and truck has noticeably lack of power. I just finished installing new wiring harness, as my timing sensor wire was exposed and cut in half while driving

  • @joellagpacan9340
    @joellagpacan9340 Před 7 lety +1

    Great info on this topic. Next video topic may I suggest is CAT Brake Saver, Can it be installed on any C15 engine? How does it work? Thanks again for all you do for this industry. JSL

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +Joel Lagpacan I can do a video on one, but I don't have any video footage about them so it would be mostly pictures and me talking. They are very similar to a torque converter and it would be quite a task to add one to an engine, ecm reflash, different rear structure, oil system, etc. They leak a lot too.

    • @joellagpacan9340
      @joellagpacan9340 Před 7 lety

      I had the opportunity to drive a truck with a brake saver and I did not even use the engine brake going down a hill with 6% grade pulling 2 trailers at 129k GVW. If it does what its name says I think its worth it to add on to an existing engine. I only saw (1) truck in the shop for brake saver issue while I was working for a CAT truck shop for the 1 year I was there.

  • @MrZanerulzz
    @MrZanerulzz Před 5 měsíci

    Maybe you’ll see this maybe you won’t. But my issue is intermediate. I get full jakes when the oil is colder and the pressure is higher but when the oil is up to temp there’s an audible loss of power and you can physically feel it. I thought it was the solenoids going bad but now im not sure. I’m planning on replacing them all here in 5 days so hopefully that fixes my problem.
    Before I go that route do you think my problem lies elsewhere?

  • @brandonaynesmay352
    @brandonaynesmay352 Před rokem

    I'm coming to a stop sign and my truck starts engine braking on it's own is that normal?
    Engine was warm about 200. It is an auto so not sure. Sounds like lvl1 engine brake. But I don't have it on.
    It's not braking hard but it's just downshifting with the engine brake on as I slow down or come to a stop.

  • @jorgerd3606
    @jorgerd3606 Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much for such valuable information. God bless you.

  • @GIGABACHI
    @GIGABACHI Před 7 lety +5

    Awesome as usual 👍

  • @gusrodriguez9114
    @gusrodriguez9114 Před 2 lety

    First off your channel and videos are awesome. My issue is on a 5EK41063 the jakes do not work on any setting when engine gets to operating temperature. Not even when manually pushing the center button solenoid. Issue stated after engine was overhauled and has since had overhead ran a few different times with no luck. Solenoids, wire harness, switches all have been replaced.

  • @undecidedtrucking
    @undecidedtrucking Před 4 měsíci

    What if u have power goin in the computer but not comin out of the computer?? This is a problem i currently have... even tried a different computer and it did the same thing... power comin in for the jakes but not comin out... any help is greatly appriciated thanks

  • @marlonlawe2749
    @marlonlawe2749 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome video!! Thank you so much. Very informative!

  • @ThunderingDiesel
    @ThunderingDiesel Před 7 lety +17

    jake brakes are awesome they sound so nice

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety +1

      +alex Perez With straight pipes they sound great, on the newer emissions motors they sound like nothing.

    • @ThunderingDiesel
      @ThunderingDiesel Před 7 lety

      true, im only 17 I wanted to be a diesel mechanic after I graduate high school bit then I changed my mind and I wanna be a trucker and save money to buy my own kenworth w900 with a nice cat engine

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety +6

      +alex Perez Best of luck to you, if you can wrench on your own stuff you can save a lot of money.

    • @ThunderingDiesel
      @ThunderingDiesel Před 7 lety +1

      thanks and yes, maybe I still wanna learn how to fix diesels to work on my own

    • @BigDish101
      @BigDish101 Před 7 lety +4

      They sound like a whale farting, lol.

  • @hunterlewis8303
    @hunterlewis8303 Před 11 měsíci

    You're the man

  • @ahmedyamen6696
    @ahmedyamen6696 Před 6 měsíci

    My brother, I have a problem with a Cummins L10 engine that operates with an engine braking system, but the problem is that when we start the engine, it does not start. After the inspection, we found that the electricity to the injectors was cut off. Does it have anything to do with the brakes that you are talking about? Please reply.

  • @davidignacio3745
    @davidignacio3745 Před 2 lety

    Hi
    I just bought a Peterbilt with a 3406e cat I have never drove a semi with a Cat before what is the highest rpm should I run at ?
    Thank you

  • @randallmercer4995
    @randallmercer4995 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video Josh. Just curious, but what would be the effect of a loose or tight lash setting? For instance, an early 6NZ with a lash setting of .033", plus or minus .003". If the lash were set at .028", or .037"? What mechanical effect would these settings have on the engine, and engine braking performance? And, would any engine damage result?
    Thanks in advance.

  • @abelgallegos2056
    @abelgallegos2056 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, and explaining easy so we can try it on our own. I do have a lot of oil coming around the solenoid, how hard is to do the tune up kit? Do you have a video that shows how to do it? Is it easy enough for a low level mechanic?
    Thanks in advance, hope the best and success for you.

  • @Keliiokalani234
    @Keliiokalani234 Před 2 lety

    I had a question so I have a 3406e with the old style Jake’s we’re good from ecm to solenoid and switch to ecm is getting voltage but James won’t turn on. Apparently truck obtained a new ecm and previously the Jake’s worked I’m in desperate need of help this truck has me stumped also it has no check engine lights 🙏🙏

  • @darrenw2989
    @darrenw2989 Před 2 lety

    I just got an old kenworth it has a Jake that don't work it think it has something to do with the wood screw that's plugging an line going to the Jake

  • @enyelgutierrez6462
    @enyelgutierrez6462 Před 2 měsíci

    I need your help the ecm is no send power to the selonide

  • @jamieshuman9289
    @jamieshuman9289 Před rokem

    My 3406e, all of the stages work but stage one feels like it's barely hitting and on stage three it feels like it's missing a cylinder.

  • @chrid3
    @chrid3 Před 5 lety

    my dad has a mack CX613 and the jake is strong the first time you use it for the day then it is weak for the rest of the day under operation. no check engine light. if you had to take a guess what is wrong with it what would it be?

  • @firstfreightlines750
    @firstfreightlines750 Před rokem

    What about a delay? From the front jake and the rear jake. There is about a half second delay between the 2. Noticed only on level 2 or 3.

    • @johngoldsmith6629
      @johngoldsmith6629 Před rokem

      Low is middle, Med is front and rear. Delay can be loose wire or a leak.

  • @WCGwkf
    @WCGwkf Před 7 lety +2

    is this different because it's a diesel? in any regular car you're pretty much always engine braking if your foot is off the gas in gear and obviously it's more effective in lower gears.

    • @davidlovy1271
      @davidlovy1271 Před 7 lety +4

      Diesel engines have very little drag when your foot is off of the accelerator.
      A gas engine has a fixed fuel to air ratio, and the power is controlled by changing both the air and fuel at the same time to maintain the ratio. The air is controlled by the throttle plate and produces a lot of drag when it is closed due to the high vacuum created during the intake stroke.
      In the original diesel design, there is no throttle plate to reduce the intake air. Diesel power is controlled by how much fuel you inject in, the air component is always the same and will only change when the engine and/or turbo speed changes. The fuel to air ratio in a diesel varies widely.
      A gas engine with your foot full on the accelerator and the key off has the same drag as a diesel with your foot off the the accelerator. If you have ever driven a gas car when the timing belt snaps, it also has very similar feeling to not having any engine braking. Without valve timing, there is no productive vacuum pumping happening.

    • @WCGwkf
      @WCGwkf Před 7 lety +1

      David Lovy thanks

  • @sankar7055
    @sankar7055 Před 2 lety

    While the jack brakes on with low ,medium And high, will the ECM cut the power source to Injector solinoids

  • @skinny7878
    @skinny7878 Před 7 lety

    98 Kenworth W900L, 60 Series Detroit & only have Jake on 2 not 1 or 3. I'm going to pull the rocker cover & hope it's a wire, it's the old school push on wires so here's to hoping! Wasn't going to attempt this but this video changed my mind lol

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety +1

      +John Young I can't say whether all the things apply from this video to the Detroit's, I'm not familiar with them. Pulling the valve covers is a good idea though and you can at least ohm out the solenoids while you are there.

    • @cwj9202
      @cwj9202 Před 7 lety +1

      I would suggest you check for voltage/current at the three-position switch also to ensure the dash switch and its connections are OK for the 1/3 selections.

    • @skinny7878
      @skinny7878 Před 7 lety

      Chad Jessup thanks brother, will do! I'll be workin on the beast this weekend coming.

    • @cwj9202
      @cwj9202 Před 7 lety +1

      10-4. As Josh discussed in the video, since #3 and #4 jakes are controlled through the 1/3 switch positions, that would be the point of investigation, and as both those solenoids are unlikely to malfunction simultaneously, I would suspect an electrical issue. Good luck.

  • @hydra98001
    @hydra98001 Před 7 lety

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with all.

  • @hairynutz7334
    @hairynutz7334 Před 7 lety

    The jake configuration is 212 not 122/221 so to eliminate snapping the crank on a unloaded motor. Eg: reving motor in neutral with jakes on.

  • @MegaGeorge1948
    @MegaGeorge1948 Před 6 lety

    I assume that the Jake brake equipped engine is non-interference type where the open exhaust valve will not strike the piston crown when the exhaust valve opens at piston TDC compression stroke for Jake brake operation.

  • @stroke0187
    @stroke0187 Před 10 měsíci

    12.7 detroit early in the morning jakes work good but after 30-45 secs it sees like it fades out and stage 3 sounds like stage 2. But there are a difference in stage 2 and 3 when this happens. In your opinion what would be the issue?

  • @MrRev232
    @MrRev232 Před 11 měsíci

    Low and high Jake’s don’t work.
    Middle Jake hits hard.
    Check engine light on.
    Sometimes I can get the low Jake to hit below 1300 rpm …
    Where should I check first ?

  • @tomschilinski10
    @tomschilinski10 Před 2 lety

    Well I’m not sure if you still monitor this or not. But you answered some of my questions… like why my Jake sounds the same on 2-3… and it doesn’t work on 1.. what are the chances of it just being a bad solenoid on stage 1. ? Hoping that’s all it is anyway…

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 2 lety

      Usually Jake problems are input problems to the ECM more than hard component and solenoid problems in general.

    • @tomschilinski10
      @tomschilinski10 Před 2 lety

      @@AdeptApe is there any way to test the solenoid without a computer ?

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 2 lety

      Not easily, you can ohm out the circuit though. Send me an email and we can discuss it.

  • @evilkurtnevil2745
    @evilkurtnevil2745 Před 2 lety

    I have a 94' 425 3406B and it only has 1 switch "0ff, 1,2" and checking with a text light has power to the jakes be when applied runs/shakes roughly. was intermittent but now constant. I've replaced the switch at the back of the pump and no change. could the jakes need rebuilt or where should i start to look?

  • @timothy4037
    @timothy4037 Před 2 lety

    I have a C-15 6nz. I can turn jakes on low and it works turn on medium different sound and more making power. When I turn on high it’s the same as medium. Any suggestions?

  • @ericmccartney7519
    @ericmccartney7519 Před 6 lety +1

    all my stages work but im not getting the full comprssion out of my jakes. just had overhead ran they worked fine for 700 miles now its back to not working properly. any suggestions

    • @bocho69247
      @bocho69247 Před 5 lety

      Eric Mccartney did u ever find out what’s wrong with ur jakes mine ain’t holding jack so am trying to figure it out

    • @robertfrancis4202
      @robertfrancis4202 Před 4 lety

      @@bocho69247 Have you repaired your jakes since posting the comment? What was the issue?

    • @bocho69247
      @bocho69247 Před 4 lety

      @@robertfrancis4202 well i had a big hole in my air to air got a new one made them a little more strong redid overhead and helped a lil more

  • @k2alex2000
    @k2alex2000 Před 2 lety

    Would you please explain the DETROIT 12.7 JAKE BRAKE function process. Thank you

  • @Pynetree81
    @Pynetree81 Před 3 lety

    I have Jake’s that are only working on low. No medium or high level. I do have Cat ET and my ecm is showing correct position when commanded by the switch. My question is can you simply take a DVOM and test for voltage at the wires going into the solenoids? It’d on a 5EK 3406E with I believe they are 310 model Jake’s.

  • @DaveCVO17
    @DaveCVO17 Před rokem

    I have a question, my Jake will work only on stage 1 and rarely and I stress rarely will work all 3. where do you think I should start?

  • @gregthompson6585
    @gregthompson6585 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Have you ever seen a jake stop working after the oil gets good and hot? Older 3406B , the voltage is present and don’t see any oil leaks.

    • @MRALBERT571
      @MRALBERT571 Před 2 lety

      Sounds like your do for a rebuild on your jakes, personal thought from past work.

  • @Franklinchigumba1989
    @Franklinchigumba1989 Před 8 měsíci

    How to adjust the Jack's on c12

  • @pedropabolacosta8613
    @pedropabolacosta8613 Před 5 lety

    very good video bro ... I have a question ... 2001 caterpilla C15 475 jake brake cylinder # 1 end # 2 it broke down and I replace it end broke again!

  • @bigsleeperstudios8865
    @bigsleeperstudios8865 Před 5 lety

    Trying to see if I can get some help with a jake issue. 2006 Peterbilt 379 with 475 acert cat. Engine was rebuilt about 2 months ago by cat. Engine brakes don’t work properly. Seems as if they are on low to medium even though the the switch is on high. I can move the switch from medium to high and it seems as if there’s hardly any difference at all. The mechanic at my shop checked the overhead and said it was out very little. These things are driving me crazy because they aren’t working properly. Also, in the mornings below freezing the truck skips and sputters when I start driving it for about 2 miles with lots of smoke out of the exhaust and raw fuel smell. Fuel filters have been replaced, but they are not cat filters. Also it doesn’t have the power that it should have. No engine codes at all. The mechanic at my shop doesn’t want to take it back to Cat because without an engine code he says they won’t touch it. I’m pretty mechanically inclined and been driving these for years. I know this engine isn’t operating properly. I want to try to fix it myself if i can. Can you help me with any advice at all? Thanks!

  • @silvesterweber2879
    @silvesterweber2879 Před rokem

    It's all connected including the NUT holding the Steering wheel

  • @str8outofms474
    @str8outofms474 Před 5 lety

    I just recently purchased a 05 w900l when I got the truck the jake brakes work perfectly about 3 to 4 days ago they're stopped working they still come on but does not slow the engine down like it used to when I first purchased it what will cause that

  • @stevosprojects7123
    @stevosprojects7123 Před 5 lety

    Adept ape thanks for the videos ,they are super helpful ,just had a question so I have a c15 single turbo engine and the exhaust brake quit working while driving and engine light came on ,when I checked the engine the engine oil was at the add mark on dipstick just wondering if low oil would cause the Jake's not to work??

  • @DosGringosRanch
    @DosGringosRanch Před 2 lety

    Question for you. Jake are working but when rpm starts coming down I start getting random popping from the front Jake break almost like a miss with that Jake. At high rpm it sounds right just happens when the rpm’s start to come down

  • @AnthonySmith-im5wm
    @AnthonySmith-im5wm Před 7 lety

    my Jake works on low, but on medium or high the check engine light comes on, and the Jake make s little noise then nothing. about how much would that job cost, answer greatly appreciated. c12.

  • @ignaciohb4372
    @ignaciohb4372 Před rokem

    Hello!! I have a peterbilt 335 with the paccar x6 engine with engine brake, my question is my transmission sometimes fails and the scanner showed low voltage but we couldn't find the problem, whenever the transmission fails the jake brake doesn't work either. Have you had any experience like that?

  • @AmanuelChala
    @AmanuelChala Před 4 lety

    Wow, great teaching. I am not a mechanic but I understand What you have educated. And my jake brake is not working the oil shooting upward through the solenoid to the engine cover so much and I am having a problem. Some times I am going short in fuel in fuel filter. Is there a possibility to fix this jake brake or do I have to buy a new one? Thanks.

  • @rodhardman5237
    @rodhardman5237 Před 5 lety

    I'm just a driver looking to buy my own, i come across your and was impressed on how you explained the workings of the motor , is it possible to do a ideo on what to look for in a used truck (CAT) as i am looking for a 550 cat hope this makes sense

  • @joethacker8291
    @joethacker8291 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for another great video.

  • @KennethMixson
    @KennethMixson Před 7 lety

    Just a little tidbit. The name Jake Brake comes from Jacobs Engine Brake which I believe was the first to introduce it. Now there are numerous types, brands, configurations and brands out there now.

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 7 lety

      +Kenneth Mixson Very true sir, Jacobs used to make the compression brakes for Cat. Then they started making their own and using Jacobs, by the later model years Cat only used their own brand.

  • @rubenlares8463
    @rubenlares8463 Před 4 lety

    I bought a used truck with a c15 jakes didn’t turn then I seen that the switch for the stages was missing could that be why it doesn’t turn on? And i also bought the switch is there any special way to connect it?

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes that is important, as well to make sure your ECM doesn't think the brakes or clutch pedal is being used.

    • @rubenlares8463
      @rubenlares8463 Před 4 lety

      Adept Ape is that something I could do or would I have to take it to a shop?

  • @waynehowkins
    @waynehowkins Před 4 lety

    Thought you might have included why a Jake won't work after changing injector o rings.
    Mine only sputter a little bit. Seems like air trapped in my Jake housing.

  • @truckinstuff2849
    @truckinstuff2849 Před 7 lety

    Good Job...Keep Teaching...

  • @IndigenousAmericanTrucker

    Great info although I'm having a N14 Celect jake issue! Can a bad idle control switch make the jake power go in and out??? Meaning level 3 is giving me level 2 power one minute and then kicking in to level 3 power after a while or sometimes never and will just stay at level 2 power while on level 3 and sometimes will give me level 1 power! Only code that read was cruise control but my cruise control works, the Idle control switch which is below the 2 cruise switches is the only one that doesn't work!

  • @christianwagner1139
    @christianwagner1139 Před 2 lety

    I have a problem with my engine brake that i cant figure out. When its at higher rpms it works fantastic. When it gets down to 13 or less on the tac its breaks up, works and doesnt work in intervals. Is there a problem with the rpm sensor in the ecm? Or does it need to be hooked up to a conputer and adjusted? Im at a loss. Ive monitered oil pressure and such thinking the sensor was messing with it but no luck as it seems to be fine.

  • @tmccauley3211
    @tmccauley3211 Před 2 lety

    So on my 3406E, stage 1 and 2 work, but stage 3 cuts out when my engine speed goes over 1500 rpm. It is getting bad. What is the culprit?

  • @DR-um2bv
    @DR-um2bv Před 7 lety

    since jakes are manually adjustable. can they be tweet far as filler gauge goes , to get better performance?

  • @airprosmechanical792
    @airprosmechanical792 Před 3 lety

    Any idea why a Exhaust brake solenoid wouldn’t leak oil

  • @troyschofield5574
    @troyschofield5574 Před rokem

    I know its been years since you posted this, but hopefully you can help me some, Ive got a 1998 Kw T800 with a C12 older style, and the jakes work intermittently, some times they'll work others they just wont do anything at all, So i know theres functionality for them, it'll only randomly work when its on the road, if i was to try an make them work just sitting in the yard they wont work, where do you recommend i start looking? no access to scan tools either. thanks in advance

    • @AdeptApe
      @AdeptApe  Před rokem

      You should send me an email at AdeptApe@yahoo.com and I can send you the wiring diagram and troubleshooting for that. First thing I would check, see if your clutch pedal is causing the problem actually. Pull the pedal back and try to actuate them, seen that more than once.

  • @shawndavis8912
    @shawndavis8912 Před 2 lety

    Hi, I am attempting to repair a c15 acert engine compression brake non-operational issue. All 3 brakes failed at the same time. All 3 brakes were tested via external 12 vdc power source, none would function with this method either. But, the solenoids can be heard clicking when power is applied. The check valve at the back end of the oil manifold has been verified operational. Wiring continuity has been confirmed between ecm and all brake solenoids as well. Both solenoid power signals have been proven via 1amp test light when brakes are supposed to operate. I am at odds on where to go from here. Is it possible that this engine simply needs overhead adjustments? Strange that all 3 failed at same time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    (The IVA system is setting check engine light also. The wiring continuity has been verified between the IVA oil pressure sensor, as well as, the IVA oil warmup solenoid. Both components have been replaced with new, but no improvements were observed. How can the IVA circuit and system affect the compression brake functionality?)

  • @chuckbear1961
    @chuckbear1961 Před 7 lety +49

    I see 10X more annoyance in loud motorcycles than engine brakes and how come they arn`t banned !!!!!

    • @BigDish101
      @BigDish101 Před 7 lety +4

      Modern engine brakes are quiet...

    • @chuckbear1961
      @chuckbear1961 Před 7 lety +5

      I`m not against Jake brakes since they are useful on saving mechanical brakes just the loud cycles

    • @GGigabiteM
      @GGigabiteM Před 6 lety +3

      Motorcycles are probably the least respected motorists on the road, so they get a free hall pass on things to make them more noticeable to people in cars. There are also only a tiny fraction of people who drive them, how many motorcycles do you see on the road daily compared to trucks? You really only see them in numbers if there's a bike rally in town.
      Trucks on the other hand are everywhere and frequent. I don't necessarily have a problem with jake brakes - so long as they have a muffler to quiet them down. But I live over a mile from the freeway and when a straight pipe truck activates their jake brake, it's so loud that you can hear it even from indoors. The ban probably came from these guys who have unmuffled exhausts and are loud anyway, but are ear piercingly loud with the engine brake active.

    • @myredfast
      @myredfast Před 5 lety +2

      Trucks aren’t banned either. Jake brakes are only banned in certain areas. Also it’s the pipes on the bike that are loud and yes when they are over a certain decibel they ARE illegal. Enforcement is not a priority due to fact that only a very few people are such chronic complainers that would complain about bike pipes, also law enforcement knows loud pipes save lives

  • @chromeguru2446
    @chromeguru2446 Před 6 lety +1

    I have a question about the timing on a Detroit s60. What would be a good way to contact you bud?

    • @elloko8303
      @elloko8303 Před 5 lety

      Hell yeah brother 60 s way to go love those engines timing is easy but u need to get the whole front cover removed to set your timing from the beginning

  • @SANFERNANDOVALLEY818
    @SANFERNANDOVALLEY818 Před rokem

    I have a cat 3176, its got the jake brake on when i stry stating it with ether, wont start at all, checked all pins for power anf grounds are fine, does that sound like a ecm problem or short between jake switch to ecm

    • @SANFERNANDOVALLEY818
      @SANFERNANDOVALLEY818 Před rokem

      The truck suddenly died on me and will only start with starting fluid but once starting fluid finishes it dies out, however when it does stay running for short time with ether the jakes r on and u can hear exhust even though its at idle

    • @johngoldsmith6629
      @johngoldsmith6629 Před rokem

      @@SANFERNANDOVALLEY818 First off Cat made two types of 3176's. 2YG and 7LG was type one. 9CK was type two called 3176B. Engine brake should not activate if engine speed is above 1000 RPM's or clutch switch is depressed or switch is off. Running on starting fluid only, you have to figure out do you have a mechanical failure or electrical failure. Do you have Cat ET or any tool that you can connect with the ECM?

  • @krzysztofplaza5714
    @krzysztofplaza5714 Před 5 lety

    How to program ECM to give more boost when jake brake is activated or can it be adjusted to come on harder