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An engine brake, also known as a compression brake or Jake brake, is a system in a vehicle that helps slow down the vehicle by using the engine's compression to create resistance. When activated, the engine brake closes off the engine's intake valves, which restricts the flow of air into the cylinders. This causes the engine to work against itself, slowing down the vehicle without using the vehicle's brakes.

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