User Manual

42 97055 v.8.0
The Banks Brake with CBC/SmartLock
has been designed for your truck. It
features:
Improved torque convertor control •
when in the factory’s Tow/Haul
mode.
Overdrive Disable capability for •
towing.
Quicker engine warm-ups.•
Compatible with cruise control.•
Compatible with Banks Tuners.•
NOTE: The following testing should be
performed only after the vehicle has
been allowed to COMPLETELY COOL.
This test verifies the performance
of the warm-up feature of the Brake
System and must be performed with a
cold vehicle.
1. Verify that the Banks Brake Enable
Switch is in the “ON” position. The
Switch will light up.
2. Ensure that the accelerator pedal is
NOT depressed.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
The Brake valve will close and can
be verified by the muffled sound of a
restricted exhaust pipe or by observing
the Brake actuator lever closing.
4. Slowly press the accelerator pedal.
The Brake valve will open. Release the
accelerator pedal and the Brake valve
will close.
NOTE: The engine speed (RPM) should
not exceed 1200 RPM prior to Brake
disengagement.
5. Allow the vehicle to reach normal
operating temperature. The Brake will
remain active until the vehicle reaches
approximately 175°F (79°C) engine
coolant temperature. Once the vehicle
warms up, the Brake will turn off.
6. Activate the truck’s Tow/Haul
mode and obtain a vehicle speed of
approximately 40 MPH (64 KPH) in an
area where speeds of this nature are
safe and traffic is light. Confirm that
the Banks Brake Enable Switch is in
the “ON” position. The Switch will be
lit up. Release the throttle. The brake
should activate and the vehicle will
begin to slow. Bring the vehicle to a
safe stop (using the vehicle’s hydraulic
brakes). As the vehicle speed drops
below approximately 28 MPH (45
KPH) the brake should turn off. Turn
the Banks Brake Enable Switch to the
“OFF” position. Turn off the TOW/HAUL
mode.
7. The Banks Overdrive Disable Switch
may be used to turn off the overdrive
on your transmission. This feature will
work whether the TOW/HAUL mode
is on or off. To test it’s function, turn
the Overdrive Disable Switch “ON”.
The Switch will light up. When driving
60-75 MPH (97-121 KPH), the truck will
remain in 3rd gear. You may notice
that your engine RPMs are slightly
higher due to the overdrive being off.
When you turn the Overdrive Disable
Switch “OFF”, the transmission will be
allowed to turn on the overdrive and
your engine’s RPMs will drop.
NOTE: The transmission will go into
overdrive over 75 MPH (121 KPH) to
help protect the engine.
Once the vehicle has passed all of
the tests outlined in Steps 1-7, the
installation of the Banks Brake system
is complete and ready for years of
reliable service.
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Section 8
Functional Testing