eli5: what are engine brakes and Jake brakes.

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I tried to Google engine brakes after seeing all the avoid use of engine brake signs and now I’m more confused. Can someone explain what engine brakes are, what Jake brakes are (if they are different), and why they are loud. Thanks.

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To add on to this in response to the excellent top post: How does engine/jake braking differ from simply downshifting to brake?

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