Wabco 4801029292 Repair Kit

Description

This Wabco repair kit is designed for use within air brake systems, specifically the air processing unit. It provides essential components to restore the functionality of these critical systems. The kit adheres to OE specifications, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility. Measuring 396 x 400 x 600 mm, this kit offers a comprehensive solution for maintaining air brake systems. Its calculated volume is 95.04.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically covers everything that cleans, regulates, and dries the air going into your air brake system. It typically includes things like the air filter, the air dryer cartridge, a pressure regulating valve, and any seals or o – rings that get worn out over time. Essentially, it takes the dirty, moist air from outside and turns it into clean, dry, and properly pressurized air for your brakes. Think of this unit as the first stop for the air that makes your brakes work. It's mounted somewhere along the air line, usually pretty close to the air compressor. The compressor makes the air, but this unit prepares it, makes sure it's good to go. It feeds that clean air to all the other brake components – the valves, the chambers on the axles, everything. Without it functioning right, those parts won’t get the air they need to properly engage the brakes.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s really important. Moisture and dirt in the air lines are killers for air brake components. Over time, that moisture can corrode valves, freeze in cold weather, and just generally mess things up. The filter acts like a shield, catching dirt and debris, and the dryer removes the water. If this unit fails, you'll notice if your brakes are slow to respond, or if you're getting frequent brake system warnings. It’s a safety thing, plain and simple. You can find a good selection of these kits at places like Fixparts Online, they usually have different brands and options to fit your specific truck. It’s one of those things you definitely don’t want to put off if you suspect a problem.

Warranty Information

Wabco Repair Kit (MPN 4801029292) comes with a 1-year warranty.