

('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.
(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.
| 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 |
| Banks Brake w/CBC-SmartLock Dodge 5.9L; 2004.5 thru 05 | 2004-05 | 55225 |
| Banks Brake w/CBC-SmartLock Dodge 5.9L | 2006-07 | 55226 |
| Speed Control- Banks Exhaust Brake '03-early 04 (Part #97053) |
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).
“Speak Power. Well, Gale Banks and his engines do just that.”
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