With the ability to generate braking power up to 80% of your engine’s maximum output, the Sentinel Exhaust Brake delivers strong, consistent engine braking even under sustained load. The system operates fully automatically, opening and closing seamlessly in sync with throttle input to provide smooth, predictable braking control on long downhill grades. Installation is straightforward—often completed in under an hour—and every system is backed by a lifetime warranty. Sentinel requires no ECM or TCM programming, no air compressor, and no special equipment. It operates using a heavy-duty, gear-reduced electric motor, making it a reliable exhaust braking solution for high-output diesel engines and large exhaust systems.

Supported Road Tractor Manufacturers

Peterbilt

• Models commonly used in long-haul and vocational service

• Popular in mountainous regions

• Common search terms: “Peterbilt exhaust brake”, “Peterbilt engine brake alternative”

Kenworth

• Heavy-duty platforms for long-haul and regional hauling

• Frequently paired with Cummins and PACCAR engines

• Strong owner-operator search intent

Freightliner

• Cascadia and vocational platforms

• Detroit and Cummins powertrains

• One of the highest-volume road tractor brands in the U.S.

Other Heavy-Duty Manufacturers

• Western Star

• Volvo

• Mack

• International

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Engine Compatibility

Cummins Diesel Engines

• ISX, X15, ISM

• Extremely high exhaust brake search volume

• Common in Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner

Detroit Diesel Engines

• DD13, DD15, DD16

• Common in Freightliner and Western Star

• Exhaust braking improves downhill control without service brake overheating

PACCAR Engines

• MX-11, MX-13

• Used in Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors

• Increasing search interest as fleets modernize

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Designed for Heavy Hauling & Long Descents

Road tractors operate in conditions where continuous braking is unavoidable:

• Mountain passes

• Long downhill grades

• Heavy gross combined weights

• Frequent speed regulation

An exhaust brake:

• Reduces reliance on service brakes

• Prevents brake fade

• Improves downhill speed control

• Extends brake life

• Increases driver confidence

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Exhaust Brake vs Jake Brake

Many drivers search for alternatives or supplements to engine brakes.

Exhaust Brake Benefits:

• Smooth, progressive braking

• Automatic operation

• Lower drivetrain stress

• Works independently of valve actuation systems

• Ideal for mixed driving conditions

(This section captures “Jake brake alternative” searches.)

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Installation & Compatibility

• Compatible with stock or aftermarket exhaust systems

• No ECM tuning required

• Installer-friendly design

• Suitable for owner-operators and fleet installs

• Designed to integrate seamlessly into heavy-duty platforms

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Built for Commercial & Fleet Use

Sentinel Exhaust Brakes are engineered for:

• Long-haul trucking

• Regional hauling

• Vocational road tractors

• Fleet and owner-operator applications

Built to handle real-world loads, real-world terrain, and real-world mileage.

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Internal Linking

Link out to:

• Exhaust Brakes by Engine (Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR)

• Heavy Towing Exhaust Brakes

• Commercial Truck Exhaust Brakes

• Diesel RV Exhaust Brakes (shared engine platforms)