Volvo Trucks.

Driving Progress

FACT SHEET
Engine brake type EBR-VEB

kW
400
EBR-VEB EBR-VE B+
350 D13A (EURO 4)
D11 350 D13C (EURO 5)
300 D13A (EURO 3)
300 D13K (EURO 6)
EBR-EPG*
250 EBR-VE B
D11 250
D13A (EURO 4)
200 *Also for D13C (EURO 5)
EBR-EPGC 200
D13A (EURO 3)

150 EBR -EPG *

150
D13A (EURO 4)
D13C (EURO 5)
100 100
D13A (EURO 3)

50 D13K (EURO 6)
50
*Also for EBR-EPG C

1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 r/min

500
EBR-VEB+
EBR-VEB7 D16C/D16E/
450 D16G
350 D13H
D16K
400
EBR-EPG
300
D16C/D16E/
350 D16G
250 D16K
300
EBR-EPGC
200 D16G
250

150
200

100
150

50 100

50
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 r/min

Engine brake – Volvo Engine Brake

The Volvo Engine Brake, VEB, combines the Volvo Compression
Brake and the Exhaust Pressure Governor in the rpm range and
results in an outstanding braking performance.
The Volvo Compression Brake is integrated in the valve system.
It is unique and the design is patented. The special design of the
camshaft and the exhaust valve rocker arm makes it possible to fill
and empty the cylinders with gas. This makes it possible to govern
the pressure in the cylinders and the brake force towards the pistons.
The Exhaust Pressure Governor is located in the exhaust outlet of
the turbo. When the exhaust brake is activated, the valve is almost
shut. This gives a high back pressure on the pistons on their way
up, which results in deceleration of the engine and the vehicle.

2014-08-29 ENG Version 10 1 (2)

FACT SHEET
Engine brake type EBR-VEB

Multifunction control stalk

The control stalk for auxiliary brakes has three or five positions,
depending on the type of gearbox that the truck is equipped with.
A Automatic mode. Brake Blending is active if Cruise Control is
inactive. When the brake pedal is depressed, the braking force is
blended between the ordinary brakes and the auxiliary brakes.
O All auxiliary brakes are off.
1-3 Brake level settings. Provides settings between 20 and 100%.
The total brake torque depends on which auxiliary brakes that are
fitted on the vehicle, load condition and retarder temperature. The
auxiliary brake is activated when the accelerator pedal is released.On
control stalk with setting 1 only gives full braking effect from the
Exhaust Pressure Governor.
B Brake program mode. On vehicles with I-Shift or Powertronic,
there is also a “B-button” that is used to activate the “brake pro-
gram”. This function provides faster down-changes during braking.

Control stalk for auxiliary brakes

Gearbox Stalk design
I-Shift
Exhaust Pressure Governor without Retarder A, 0, 1 and B-button
Volvo Engine Brake without Retarder A, 0, 1, 2, 3 and B-button
Retarder A, 0, 1, 2, 3 and B-button
Powertronic A, 0, 1, 2, 3 and B-button
Manual
Exhaust Pressure Governor without Retarder A, 0, 1
Volvo Engine Brake without Retarder A, 0, 1, 2, 3
Retarder A, 0, 1, 2, 3

Auxiliary brake symbol.

Trailer brake symbol. When the truck is equipped with trailer brake
this function is also controlled with the auxiliary brake control stalk.

2014-08-29 ENG Version 10 2 (2)