Title: Identify the engine compression/exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Diesel Engines: Servicing the Engine Brakes

Identification should include

- following manufacturer guidelines for the inspection of the valve seals and fittings
- inspecting the entire compression brake assembly, according to manufacturer guidelines
- determining the needed action.

ASE 1: I. Diesel Engines: H. Engine Breaks (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which components of the brake system usually wear out the fastest? Why?
- What happens if the engine brake is applied under low engine oil pressure?