Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Duramax LLY-LBZ (Diesel ’06 - 07 6.6L) Speed Control- Banks Brake w_ Switch - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 3
BANkS BRAkE oPERATIoN
The Banks Brake has five (5) operating
settings; HIGH, MED (medium), LOW,
OFF and FB (Foot Brake Activation). See
Figure 19.
OFF mode allows the vehicle to behave
as if the Banks Brake is not present.
When the selector switch is turned
to the LOW, MED, or HIGH settings,
the Banks Brake will activate and will
downshift the transmission and adjust
the turbocharger vanes, resulting in a
braking effect that slows your vehicle to
15 mph.
HIGH strength achieves the highest
level of braking force by aggressively
downshifting the transmission and
closing the turbocharger vanes. This
setting is recommended for heavily
loaded vehicles or whenever aggressive
braking is desired.
MED (medium) strength achieves a
moderate level of braking force by
slightly delaying transmission downshifts.
This setting is recommended for
moderately loaded vehicles.
LOW strength setting achieves a
lower level of braking force and is
recommended for lightly loaded or
unloaded vehicles. The LOW setting may
also be used for daily driving.
CAUTIoN: Using the HIGH setting
with a lightly loaded vehicle
will result in VERY aggressive
braking. Become familiar with the
characteristics of the Strength
Settings before encountering
slippery road conditions, including
rain, snow and icy.
Foot Brake Activation
When Foot Brake Activation is selected
the Banks Brake will only activate when
the foot brake is applied. In this setting
the Brake will apply the highest level of
braking force to assist in slowing the
vehicle.
To enable Foot Brake Activation, turn the
Brake selector switch to the Foot Brake
Activation (FB) level. To Disable, turn the
switch to any other desired level.
CAUTIoN: Your Banks Brake is
NoT a substitute for the hydraulic
brakes on your truck. The device
will not correct or compensate for
improperly maintained hydraulic
brakes. Also, please be aware
that your Banks Brake is not
designed to be used as a parking
brake or to bring your vehicle to a
complete stop. Your Banks Brake
is a supplementary braking system
designed to help you slow down or
to assist you in maintaining a more
constant speed when descending a
grade. Remember that Banks Brake
is first and foremost a preemptive
device and is most efficient when
used to help prevent, rather than
correct, a vehicle over speed
situation.
The use of a Banks Brake does not
increase the load capacity of your
vehicle. Gross combined Weight Rating
specifications should always be adhered
to. The Banks Brake will allow you to
slow your vehicle more effectively within
your vehicle’s weight specifications.
Figure 19: Banks Brake Selector
Switch Guide