Wabco 1588709208 Cylinder

Description

This Wabco cylinder is a critical component within air brake systems, specifically functioning as an air valve actuator. It's designed for use in heavy-duty vehicles and trailers where reliable braking performance is essential. This cylinder ensures precise and responsive control of the air brake system, contributing to enhanced safety and operational efficiency. It features a calculated volume of 10.3091, a 101.6 mm diameter, and is sized at 526 x 141 x 139 mm. Key specifications include 14 mm clevis pins, a distance between holes of 122 mm, a maximum operating pressure of 8.0 bar, and mounting utilizing 5x Ø 8.5 mm bolts. The cylinder utilizes a cam-operated design, features a 120.0 mm stroke, and is built to OE specification with a protective boot.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing basically takes air pressure – from your air compressor – and turns it into mechanical motion. It’s a piston inside a tube, and when air pushes on that piston, it extends or retracts. That movement is what actually does the work, whether it's applying the brakes, or activating something else in the air system. It's pretty simple in principle, but vital for everything to work smoothly. In your brakes, this cylinder is usually directly connected to the brake chambers on the wheels. When you hit the brake pedal, air goes into these cylinders, the piston moves, and that pushes on the brake shoes or pads to slow the vehicle down. It’s a key part of how air brakes actually apply the stopping force. You’ll see them on trucks, trailers, buses… anything using air brakes.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, if this cylinder fails, you lose braking power. That’s obviously a big deal. Think of it like this: it acts like a shield between the air pressure and the actual mechanical force that stops the vehicle. If the cylinder leaks, or the piston gets stuck, the brakes won't work right. You’ll notice if one fails because the brakes will feel weak on that wheel, or maybe it won’t apply at all. It's a safety item, plain and simple. If you're looking to replace one, Fixparts Online has a good selection, and getting a quality replacement is really important here.

Warranty Information

Wabco Cylinder (MPN 1588709208) comes with a 1-year warranty.