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About This Product

Computer-controlled exhaust brake safely cuts downhill speeds up to 52% without use of wheel brakes.

Fitment Note

For Automatic Transmission

If a Banks Ram-Air Intake is installed on the truck, a compressor relocation bracket is required for installation.

Fits Banks or Stock Exhaust See desc. for fitment notes

Flange Adapter kit required when installing on non-Banks exhaust P/N 55246

Key Features
  • Cuts downhill speed up to 52 percent without use of wheel brakes
  • Pays for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance
  • Computer-controlled exhaust brake maximizes braking power
  • Keeps brakes cool and ready for emergencies
  • Save thousands in brake maintenance!
  • Saves brake wear-and-tear
  • Controls Downhill Speed
  • Value-Priced Braking!
  • Fits Banks or Stock Exhaust
Specifications

It's better because it's Banks.
Banks Brake is designed and tested by engineers to provide strong, safe and sustained braking power. If your truck hauls loads and navigates hills, don't settle for less. Some designs bypass so much exhaust flow that they provide little or no additional braking. Others restrict exhaust flow when not in use, impeding driving performance. With its large housing and intelligently designed butterfly valve, Banks Brake provides superior braking power and allows for better engine breathing when not in use.

One smooth operator.
Banks computerized brake control automatically senses throttle position, controls brake engagement and provides smooth operation. None of that jolty, jerky feeling or annoying brake noise. Automated brake disengagement at low speed smoothes stop-and-go driving, improves mileage and helps eliminate turbo lag.

Cuts downhill speeds in half.
Downhill speeds are cut in half without use of the wheel brakes. This keeps them cool and ready for emergencies.

Pays for itself.
Banks Brake can actually pay for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance while providing an extra margin of safety and peace of mind. Best of all, it's maintenance free.

Why It's Better

At a glance:
Banks Brake vs. Others

Pitted against other top-selling exhaust brakes, Banks produces the strongest braking power through the optimal braking range, and maintains the lead after backshifting.

The list of features listed below highlights Banks' uncompromising attention to engineering innovation.

Banks Brake downhill speed test
Banks Brake comparison

Banks computerized brake control automatically senses throttle position, controls brake engagement and provides smooth operation.

Downhill speeds are cut in half without use of the wheel brakes. This keeps them cool and ready for emergencies.

Banks Brake can actually pay for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance while providing an extra margin of safety and peace of mind. Best of all, it's maintenance free.


Brake Comparisons

Everything about Banks Brake is superior, from the Computerized Brake Controller that replaces the clumsy throttle switch, or the vibration-resistant cradle-mounted power unit that never needs adjustment.

The exclusive brake housing assembly even has the world's smartest butterfly valve with a timed valve closure rate

Simply stated, Banks Brake is the most effective supplemental brake product you can buy.


Read what RV Magazine has to say about the Banks Brake!

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Does Turbo Diesel Register think the Banks Brake is worth it?

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Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!
View it right now!

free test report

TECH ARTICLE: Learn more about how an exhaust brake works here. How an Exhaust Brake Works


Manuals

Banks Brake

SKU #55232

2001-2004 Chevy/GMC 2500/3500 6.6L Duramax, Banks Exhaust

Control downhill speed without killing your brakes

Limited Inventory
$1,479.00
MSRP: $1,643.33

Choose Your Banks Brake

Your Selection: Banks Exhaust


50 state compliant
D-161-140
Banks Brake
About This Product

Computer-controlled exhaust brake safely cuts downhill speeds up to 52% without use of wheel brakes.

Fitment Note

For Automatic Transmission

If a Banks Ram-Air Intake is installed on the truck, a compressor relocation bracket is required for installation.

Fits Banks or Stock Exhaust See desc. for fitment notes

Flange Adapter kit required when installing on non-Banks exhaust P/N 55246

Key Features
  • Cuts downhill speed up to 52 percent without use of wheel brakes
  • Pays for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance
  • Computer-controlled exhaust brake maximizes braking power
  • Keeps brakes cool and ready for emergencies
  • Save thousands in brake maintenance!
  • Saves brake wear-and-tear
  • Controls Downhill Speed
  • Value-Priced Braking!
  • Fits Banks or Stock Exhaust
Specifications

It's better because it's Banks.
Banks Brake is designed and tested by engineers to provide strong, safe and sustained braking power. If your truck hauls loads and navigates hills, don't settle for less. Some designs bypass so much exhaust flow that they provide little or no additional braking. Others restrict exhaust flow when not in use, impeding driving performance. With its large housing and intelligently designed butterfly valve, Banks Brake provides superior braking power and allows for better engine breathing when not in use.

One smooth operator.
Banks computerized brake control automatically senses throttle position, controls brake engagement and provides smooth operation. None of that jolty, jerky feeling or annoying brake noise. Automated brake disengagement at low speed smoothes stop-and-go driving, improves mileage and helps eliminate turbo lag.

Cuts downhill speeds in half.
Downhill speeds are cut in half without use of the wheel brakes. This keeps them cool and ready for emergencies.

Pays for itself.
Banks Brake can actually pay for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance while providing an extra margin of safety and peace of mind. Best of all, it's maintenance free.

Why It's Better

At a glance:
Banks Brake vs. Others

Pitted against other top-selling exhaust brakes, Banks produces the strongest braking power through the optimal braking range, and maintains the lead after backshifting.

The list of features listed below highlights Banks' uncompromising attention to engineering innovation.

Banks Brake downhill speed test
Banks Brake comparison

Banks computerized brake control automatically senses throttle position, controls brake engagement and provides smooth operation.

Downhill speeds are cut in half without use of the wheel brakes. This keeps them cool and ready for emergencies.

Banks Brake can actually pay for itself in reduced brake wear and brake maintenance while providing an extra margin of safety and peace of mind. Best of all, it's maintenance free.


Brake Comparisons

Everything about Banks Brake is superior, from the Computerized Brake Controller that replaces the clumsy throttle switch, or the vibration-resistant cradle-mounted power unit that never needs adjustment.

The exclusive brake housing assembly even has the world's smartest butterfly valve with a timed valve closure rate

Simply stated, Banks Brake is the most effective supplemental brake product you can buy.


Read what RV Magazine has to say about the Banks Brake!

click for article

Does Turbo Diesel Register think the Banks Brake is worth it?

click for article

Here's the TEST REPORT for your vehicle!
View it right now!

free test report

TECH ARTICLE: Learn more about how an exhaust brake works here. How an Exhaust Brake Works


Manuals