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03-07
Dodge - 5.9L Cummins
Controls Downhill Speeds Without Brake Wear-and-Tear
('03-04) Cut downhill speed up to 49% without using wheel brakes! Saves brake wear-and-tear. Computerized brake controller; safe, reliable operation. No maintenance.
Banks Brake® 03-04
(For '03-04 Dodge only; manual transmission only for '04; See the Banks Brake for '04.5-07 vehicles) Banks Brake is tops in safety, because it produces higher, more sustained braking power than other exhaust brakes. Only Banks Brake contains electronic features that improve operation and drivability. Its computerized brake control (CBC) module automatically senses throttle position, controls brake engagement and cuts out annoying brake noises. The fast warm-up function prolongs brake durability. Automated brake disengagement at low speed smoothes stop-and-go driving. The pressure actuator is coated with a high-tech material to withstand the harshest environment. Built for years of trouble-free service, Banks Brake never needs adjustment.
Includes: Brake housing assembly; Pressure actuator; Computerized Brake Controller (CBC); Large butterfly valve with super-alloy shaft-and-bearing system; Fully assembled air compressor panel; Stainless, 4" turbine outlet pipe (stock exhaust); Quick-connect pneumatic hose; Wire harness; Mounting hardware.
Please note: Automatic transmissions require the SmartLock trans brake.
TECH ARTICLE: How an Exhaust Brake Works
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| Application | Year Range | Part # |
|---|---|---|
| Banks Brake system 235/250/305-hp engine | Cat converter | Banks exhaust | 2003-04 | 55222 |
| Banks Brake system 235/250/305-hp engine | No cat converter | Banks exhaust | 2003-04 | 55223 |
| Banks Brake system 235/250/305-hp engine | No cat converter | Stock exhaust | 2003-04 | 55224 |
| SmartLock trans brake 235/250/305-hp engine | Auto trans | 2003-04 | 55270 |
Owners Manual(s)
| Speed Control- Banks Exhaust Brake '03-early 04 (Part #97053) |  Download |
Banks Brake on TrucksTV
As part of an episode on the Banks PowerPack, TrucksTV host Stacy David touches on some key points of the Banks Brake (the Power Stroke model is shown here).
Accolades
“Let someone else use his or her beloved truck as a proving ground. I will wait and purchase a proven product from a time-proven company such as Gale Banks Engineering.”
Turbo Diesel Register (May/Jun/Jul '05)