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North America
See how Jacobs technology is still made in America, even as our engine brakes can be found all over the world. With more than 50 years of working closely with engine brake manufacturers, innovation drives Jacobs Vehicle Systems®.
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Europe
Vehicle and valve control have always been the inspiration for Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, ever since the first Jake Brake® revolutionized the trucking industry 50 years ago.
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China
Jacobs Vehicle System® serves companies across China, including FAW, Chery, SDEC and CNHTC. Here, you can see how Jacobs works with engine manufacturers on cost-effectively technology just right for their application.
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Japan
The long-standing partnerships that Jacobs has developed with Japanese companies have translated into engineering breakthroughs that drive innovation across the world.
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Korea
Hyundai Motor Company and Doosan Infracore are just two of the Korean companies who trust Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ to make great advances possible their next generation of engines.
Global Markets
Global Markets | Jacobs Vehicle Systems
With an international customer base, Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ can be found on some of the world's leading brands. View the technologies and solutions available in each global market.
Exhaust Brakes
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Exhaust Brakes
The Jacobs Exhaust Brake® uses exhaust back pressure to dramatically increase your braking power by restricting the flow of exhaust gases and increasing back pressure inside the engine.
Exhaust Brakes
Model ZQ01 | Jacobs and CNHTC
The advanced technology, constant back pressure exhaust brake provides extra engine braking for the HOWO A7 truck. Jacobs uses a special spring to balance the back pressure...
Exhaust Brakes
Model YQ01 | Jacobs and FAW
Jacobs offers three products on FAW’s 8.6L, 12.5L and 11L engines. Jacobs’ J6 bleeder brake is standard equipment on the 8.6 liter engine for FAW’s dump truck model.
Bleeder Brakes
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Bleeder Brakes
In our bleeder brakes, the integrated design in the high pressure fuel rail allows for Jake Brake® technology without the added weight or height.
Bleeder Brakes
Model 2400 | Jacobs and Deutz
Developed in partnership with Deutz.
Bleeder Brakes
Model 2500 | Jacobs and FAW
The FAW Wuxi Diesel Engine ranks at the top of China engine producers, according to 2011 figures released by the company.
Bleeder Brakes
Model 2700 | Jacobs and SDEC
SDEC is the diesel engine provider to a wide range of truck builders. Jacobs supplies a bleeder brake and exhaust brake combination for the 9DF engine.
Compression Release Brakes
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Compression Release Brake
The Jacobs Compression Release Brake® takes the load off the foundation brakes, turning your power-producing diesel engine into a power-absorbing air compressor using a compression-release mechanism.
Compression Release Brakes
Intebrake | Jacobs and Cummins
Jacobs engine brakes are integrated into the entire line of ISX engines, including the ISX 15, today’s market share leader for the Class 8 commercial vehicle market.
Compression Release Brakes
Model 411 | Jacobs and XCEC
Jacobs works with XCEC, the Xi’an Cummins Engine Company, to produce the engine brake for the 11 liter heavy duty engine, which is produced in western China.
Compression Release Brakes
Model 5783 | Jacobs and Navistar
Maxxforce delivers the highest horsepower per liter engine brake in the industry. Maxxforce is a compression release engine-mounted brake that is fully integrated with engine electronic controls.
Compression Release Brakes
Model 129 | Jacobs and DAF/PACCAR
The Model 129, which launched in 2010, features a Jacobs Engine Brake with an integrated compression-release brake and engine overhead.
Compression Release Brakes
Model 720 / 721 | Daimler, Detroit Diesel and Jacobs
The DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines feature Jacobs’ trademark Jake Brake® as standard equipment on this global engine platform.
Compression Release Brakes
Model 2810 | C&C Trucks and Jacobs
Jacobs works with C&C, a new truck company that is a Joint Venture between Chery and CIMC.
New Technology
New Technology at Jacobs Vehicle Systems™
By creating a hydraulic link between the cam and the valve, Variable Valve Actuation precisely tunes the engine across its operating range.
New Technology
High Power Density (HPD)
The Jacobs’ Two-stroke Engine Brake for High Power Density Engines realizes up to 1.5 times the available braking performance of a conventional compression release engine brake.
New Technology
Variable Valve Actuation
Precision Valve Actuation and control systems from Jacobs bring you an entire suite of solutions to help achieve performance, fuel economy and emissions targets.
New Technology
RSD (Rocker-Stop Device)
For Start-Up and Shutdown Engine Strategies When drivers expressed frustration with anti-idling regulations, Jacobs’ engineers developed a device to improve start-up and shutdown engine technology.
Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Engine Retarding and Positive Performance Technology
Learn how Jacobs engineers are solving critical performance challenges with forward-thinking technology for engine retarding, emissions, and positive power levels.
Technician Guides
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Technician Guides
This Jake Brake® Troubleshooting Information will help you resolve engine brake trouble questions.
Service Locations
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Service Locations
The Jacobs Engine Brake® and Jacobs Exhaust Brake® products are sold and serviced through engine manufacturers worldwide.
Tools & Wizards
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Tools and Wizards
The following tools and wizards can help you find the parts to service your Jake Brake®. Note: This is a duplicate page and is necessary to keep the Tools and Wizards page easily accessible for you as a part of the navigation menu.
General Service Literature
Jacobs General Literature
Jacobs quick reference sheets for customers.
FAQs
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | FAQs
View the following frequently asked questions to learn more about parts, service and support for your Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ product.
Parts, Service & Support
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Parts, Service and Support
In this section, you'll find a part number cross-reference tool, parts and service literature, service locations, and answers to frequently asked questions for your Jacobs product.
Press Releases
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Press Releases
View press releases from Jacobs Vehicle Systems and visit our website to learn more about pioneering engine braking technology.
News
Jacobs Announces Launch of an Engine Brake for the Volvo 7.7L Medium Duty Diesel Engine
BLOOMFIELD, CT – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces that it has launched an Engine Brake for the new Volvo 7.7L engine.
News
Jacobs Announces Development of Engine Brake for a Major Turkish Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
Jacobs Vehicle Systems announces it has signed its first Development Agreement with one of Turkey’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers.
News
Jacobs' Suzhou Facility in China Holds Tech Day
Jacobs' Suzhou Facility in China held a Tech Day for OEM customers October 30th and 31st. The Tech Day provided an opportunity to educate customers and increase the awareness of Jacobs' products in China.
Tradeshows
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Events and Tradeshows
Visit us at an upcoming event and tradeshows.
Event
MATS 2013
This March: Engineer the Future with Jacobs
RSS
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News & Events
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | News and Events
View the latest news and events from Jacobs Vehicle Systems, which is based in Bloomfield, CT, and serves clients across North America, China, Japan, Korea and the world.
History
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Pioneer in Engine Braking Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems remains the leader, providing the highest quality, highest performance engine brakes on the market.
Our Customers
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Our Customers
View specific examples of how Jacobs has integrated new solutions for our engine manufacturing customers, including Hino, Hyundai, Navistar, Paccar and SDEC.
Why Jacobs
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Engine Retarding and Valve Actuation Technology
Jacobs is the only company in the engine retarding industry that partners with leading diesel engine manufacturers in development, testing and after sales support.
Management Team
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Management Team
Meet the management team at Jacobs Vehicle Systems™, who bring experience in engineering, management, business development and human resources.
Locations
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Locations
Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ has locations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Career Opportunities
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Career Opportunities
View the latest career opportunities at Jacobs Vehicle Systems™, and learn more about what it means to be a part of our team.
Current Openings
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Current Job Openings
If you are highly motivated, committed to quality, value customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, passionate for achieving measurable results--we want you on our team.
Environmental Health & Safety
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Environmental Health & Safety
Jacobs Vehicle Systems is ISO 14001 Certified, and a facility dedicated to the protection of the environment, and protection of the health & safety of our employees.
Noise Concerns
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Noise Concerns - Questions and Answers
This page has been established to inform interested parties about engine exhaust noise, and provide the data and information necessary to understand the issue.
Noise Concerns White Paper
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Noise Concerns White Paper
This page has been established to inform interested parties about engine exhaust noise, and provide the data and information necessary to understand the issue.
Contractors
Contractor and Visitor Safety Policy
Contractors are a critical aspect of our daily operations at JVS. That is why we hold all Contractors, Visitors and Suppliers to the same EHS expectations as our own employees
ISO
ISO Certifications
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Environmental Achievements
JVS is committed to improving our ecological impact by actively pursuing ways to protect and sustain our environment. Here are a few highlights of our achievements.
About Us
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Improved Performance, Lowered Costs, Lowered Emissions, Increased Safety
Innovations from engine brake manufacturer Jacobs Vehicle Systems™ have helped improve performance, lower costs, lower emissions and increase safety for more than 50 years.
Supplier Quality
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Supplier Quality
These documents outline Jacobs Vehicle Systems' requirements for suppliers, including the supplier deviation request and the supplier change request.
Jacobs LTL Routing Guide
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Less Than Truckload Routing Guide
The Jacobs LTL Routing Guide states that suppliers are required to use the primary carrier unless otherwise directed and approved by their Purchasing contact at Jacobs.
Comprehensive Supplier Evaluation Report
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Comprehensive Supplier Evaluation Report
Access the Jacobs Vehicle Systems Comprehensive Supplier Evaluation Report.
General Terms and Conditions
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Terms and Conditions
View the General Terms and Conditions for suppliers to Jacobs.
JVS PPAP Workbook
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | JVS Supplier PPAP Workbook
The JVS Supplier PPAP Workbook is used for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
Suppliers
Jacobs Vehicle Systems | Suppliers
Jacobs Vehicle Systems partners with suppliers who can guarantee high quality parts, reliable product delivery, and sound operational practices
June, 2011
Jacobs and co-visited Dongfeng famous transportation of hazardous chemicals business - according to plant logistics, the main purpose of the visit is to understand the user Jacobs engine brake in the country actual usage, to help users solve the problems in the use.
Although the Jacobs Engine Brake has been on the market since 1961, the need for it was terrifyingly demonstrated to its inventor Clessie L. Cummins, some thirty years earlier. In August of 1931, himself, Ford Moyer, and Dave Evans driving a Cummins diesel powered Indiana truck from New York to Los Angeles...
Variable Valve Actuation
Precision Valve Actuation and control systems from Jacobs bring you an entire suite of solutions to help achieve performance, fuel economy and emissions targets.
RSD (Rocker-Stop Device)
For Start-Up and Shutdown Engine Strategies When drivers expressed frustration with anti-idling regulations, Jacobs’ engineers developed a device to improve start-up and shutdown engine technology.
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