Wabco 8282519516 Blue Fuel Hose Roll

Description

This is a roll of blue fuel hose, designed for use in air brake systems. It's specifically used as an air pipe or line within these systems, ensuring reliable pneumatic operation. Manufactured by Wabco with MPN 8282519516, this hose meets OE specifications, providing a direct replacement for original equipment. Its dimensions are 72 x 576 x 582 mm and features a tube diameter of 8 x 1. This hose is engineered for durability and consistent performance, contributing to the safety and efficiency of braking systems.

Key Features & Benefits

This hose is pretty straightforward. It’s designed to carry compressed air from the air compressor to all the different components of your air brake system – things like the air tanks, the brake chambers on the wheels, and the control valves in the cab. It needs to be flexible enough to run throughout the vehicle, but strong enough to handle that high pressure air without bursting. It's usually reinforced with some kind of braiding inside to give it that strength. Think of it as the veins and arteries of your braking system. Without it, the brakes just won't work. The compressor makes the air, and this hose delivers that air where it needs to go to actually apply the brakes. It connects everything together, so it’s a vital link in the whole chain. It typically runs under the vehicle, exposed to the elements, and also sometimes inside the chassis, so it needs to be durable.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, obviously, brakes are pretty important, right? If this hose fails – starts leaking, cracks, or bursts – you lose air pressure, and that directly affects your ability to stop. You’ll notice if you have a leak, usually as a hissing sound or a drop in your air gauge. A failing hose can cause a slow leak, so braking performance degrades over time, or it could fail catastrophically. This hose acts like a shield, protecting the entire system from air loss. We carry a lot of different lengths and sizes, and you can often find this blue hose over at Fixparts Online if you’re browsing. It’s one of those parts you really don’t want to skip on quality, because safety is the name of the game.

Warranty Information

Wabco Blue Fuel Hose Roll (MPN 8282519516) comes with a 1-year warranty.