Why Trucks Need Retarders (And Why You Should Care)
Why Trucks Need Retarders (And Why You Should Care)
Learn all about the fascinating world of truck retarders in this video! Discover how these unique devices are designed to enhance braking functions in heavy vehicles like trucks and buses. Find out how retarders help prevent runaway situations and extend the service life of the primary braking system. Watch the video to appreciate the important role of retarders in keeping everyone on the road secure. Don’t forget to subscribe for more interesting content!
Retarder- an “experienced” trainer that’s had a CDL for 3 months training a new hire fresh out of swift driving school.
Where is the explosion of retarder?
So, why are these not replaced with electric motor regeneration and a battery? Instead of using energy to slow the vehicle, capture the energy with the same level of braking and use it to assist with moving off or cruising.
Most retarders AREN’T electromagnetic. Most retarders interrupt valve timing, to deny a power stroke and burn some fuel in the exhaust manifold to wind the turbo up.
Our 2024 Volvo has a 450 horsepower engine but the retarder generates over 600 horsepower of braking.
Retarder??? How can you say that word in 2025
This is telma not retarder
Thank you for your fantastic video
I want to go back to silverton
Thank you I love retarder especially when I going down the mountains
Ai trash
Is retarder and jake break the same thing
Thanks for this video. I’m studying for my CDL. And I’ve heard this term used in my book a couple of times. Great vid
I always thought it was the bloke behind the wheel
Thx and keep on
Why not a generator?
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