DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 482

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Solenoid valve

2.

Control valve

3.

Operating piston

4.

Main piston

5.

Spring plate

6.

Set screw

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2.3 LOCATION OF EXHAUST BRAKE COMPONENTS

1.

Operating cylinder, exhaust brake

2.

Exhaust brake valve

3.

Supply pressure

4.

Butterfly valve

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2.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, ENGINE BRAKE, GENERAL

The collective designation 'engine brake' includes 

the engine brake (butterfly valve) and the DAF 

Engine Brake (DEB).

With the introduction of the DAF 12.6 litre engine, 

a new type of engine brake was introduced for 

DAF, which could also be applied to XE engines.

This is the DAF Engine Brake or DEB for short.

Every XE engine has a factory-fitted exhaust 

brake.

At the request of the customer, the DEB can be 

fitted at the factory or at a later date.

If the driver activates the engine brake by means 

of the engine brake control switch on the cab 

floor, both the exhaust brake and the DEB are 

engaged. Therefore, the DEB always works in 

conjunction with the exhaust brake.

As the UPEC electronic unit checks the activation 

of the engine brake, it will disengage the engine 

brake below a certain engine speed (see UPEC 

system manual).

2.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, DEB

The DEB consists of two different housings, each 

cylinder head having its own DEB housing.

Each housing contains various valves, pistons, 

and a solenoid valve.

When the DEB is activated, fuel ceases to be 

injected and one exhaust valve will be opened 

hydraulically at the end of the compression 

stroke. This means that the compressed air can 

escape to the exhaust system, so that during the 

working stroke this pressure does not help the 

piston to fall. 

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Position A: Induction stroke
The piston moves down and the cylinder is filled 

with clean air.

Position B: Compression stroke
The piston moves up and compresses the air in 

the cylinder, creating a braking force.

At the end of this stroke, one exhaust valve is 

opened briefly. The compressed air can now 

escape to the exhaust system. Otherwise this 

compressed air would press the piston down 

faster.

If the DEB has been activated, no fuel is injected 

and hence no combustion takes place.

Position C: Power stroke
The piston moves down and the exhaust valve is 

closed.

Position D: Exhaust stroke
The piston moves up, as during a normal exhaust 

stroke.

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