MX Engine Brake system description, general

Introduction
MX Engine Brake is available as an option.
This decompression brake delivers the best performance at
high engine speeds, indicated in blue on the rev counter.
MX Engine Brake always operates in conjunction with the
VTG.
The electronic unit in the engine management system
switches MX Engine Brake on and off.

General operation of MX Engine Brake

If the engine brake is activated, both the VTG and MX
Engine Brake come into operation. This means that MX
Engine Brake always works in conjunction with the VTG. If
MX Engine Brake has been activated, no fuel is injected and
hence no combustion will take place.
Position A: Induction stroke
The piston moves down and the cylinder is filled with clean
air. Since the exhaust brake is also operated, high pressure
builds up in the exhaust manifold.
By opening the exhaust valves briefly during the induction
stroke, additional charge pressure is obtained in the cylinder.
Position B: Compression stroke
The piston moves up and compresses the air in the cylinder,
creating a braking force.
At the end of the compression stroke the exhaust valves are
opened. The compressed air can now escape to the exhaust
system. Otherwise, this compressed air would press the
piston down faster.
Position C: Power stroke
The piston moves down and the exhaust valves are closed.
Position D: Exhaust stroke
The piston moves up, as during a normal exhaust stroke.
 A B

C D

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M026809 - 02.19.2010
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