How does Jake Braking work differently from normal engine braking?

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I have been googling this for 10 minutes and it seems the same to me. Are both methods not just using the air from the intake to add more resistance to the pistons and crankshaft?

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A “Jake Brake”, so called because it was invented by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, is an engine brake that also redirects exhaust gasses into the engine in addition to air from the intake.

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