It was originally a trade name for the Jacobs brand of engine brakes. The name kinda just stuck.
For some more knowledge on the subject:
Wikipedia article on Jake Brakes
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It was originally a trade name for the Jacobs brand of engine brakes. The name kinda just stuck.
For some more knowledge on the subject:
Wikipedia article on Jake Brakes