Wabco 4613180590 Foot Brake Valve

Description

The Wabco 4613180590 Foot Brake Valve is a critical component within air brake systems, primarily used in commercial vehicles and heavy machinery. It translates a driver's pedal input into a pneumatic signal, controlling the braking force applied to the vehicle's service brakes. This valve features an actuation mechanism with part number 4619077912 and a basic valve component 4613154471. It is designed with a 3x Ø 9.0 mm mounting configuration, 80x180 mm distance between mounting holes, and compatible with ITT Cannon 4-pin and 6-pin electrical connections. The valve boasts M16 x 1.5 port threads for connections and operates efficiently within a temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. Its dimensions are 111 x 276 x 309 mm. The valve is built to OE specification and ensures reliable and precise braking performance, contributing to enhanced safety and control for the vehicle operator.

Key Features & Benefits

Basically, this valve translates how hard you press the brake pedal into the amount of air pressure sent to the brakes themselves. It has a couple of main jobs. First, it lets air into the brake system when you push the pedal. Second, it controls how much air goes in—the harder you press, the more air, the stronger the braking. It also has a spring that releases the air when you lift your foot, letting the brakes disengage. It's a pretty simple idea, mechanically, but really critical. This valve is the main link between you and your stopping power in any vehicle with air brakes—think trucks, buses, some larger trailers. When you step on the brake pedal, you're not directly applying the brakes. You’re pushing on a linkage that moves this valve, and that sends the air to the brake chambers at the wheels. Without it, you wouldn't be able to control the brakes at all. It’s a central component of the whole air brake system.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s important because, well, brakes are important. This valve directly affects your ability to stop safely. If it starts to leak, or gets stuck, or doesn't respond properly, it can cause weak brakes, or even brakes that drag, overheat, or fail completely. You'll notice if it's failing because you might need to press the pedal much harder to get the same stopping power, or you might feel it not returning to its normal position. It acts like a shield between a good stop and a potentially dangerous situation. We carry a good range of these at Fixparts Online, but you can get them elsewhere, of course. Just make sure you get the right one for your vehicle’s make and model.

Warranty Information

Wabco Foot Brake Valve (MPN 4613180590) comes with a 1-year warranty.