Wabco 4757111404 Gasket

Description

This Wabco gasket is a critical component used within trailer brake control systems, specifically in air brake applications. It ensures a leak-proof seal between mating surfaces, maintaining optimal air pressure for effective braking performance. The gasket's OE specification guarantees compatibility and reliable function. It measures 1 x 63 x 63 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This little piece creates a seal. Basically, it fills in the gaps between two parts, preventing air or fluid from leaking out. For a trailer brake system, it's usually sealing around where different components connect – things like the control valve or air reservoir. It's a pretty simple part, but it’s critical to how things work. Think of it as a barrier. In your trailer brakes, air pressure is what actually does the work of stopping. This gasket ensures that air pressure stays where it needs to be, building up and applying the brakes when you hit the pedal. It's part of a larger system, naturally, but it's a direct link between you pressing the brakes in your truck and the trailer actually stopping.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this gasket fails, you’ll start losing air pressure. You’ll notice if the brakes feel spongy or weak, or maybe even if the trailer seems to be dragging. It might start as a slow leak, but it can get worse quickly, and that's obviously a safety issue. A small, inexpensive gasket can prevent a big, expensive, and dangerous problem. You can find these pretty easily online—places like Fixparts Online carry a lot of trailer parts, so it’s a good place to start looking for the right one. It’s one of those things that’s easy to replace and really acts like a shield against bigger problems.

Warranty Information

Wabco Gasket (MPN 4757111404) comes with a 1-year warranty.