Wabco 4750100012 Handbrake Adjustment Kit

Description

This Handbrake Adjustment Kit by Wabco is designed for use within air brake systems, specifically as a repair component for protection valves. It ensures proper functionality and longevity of the handbrake system. This kit is manufactured to OE specification, guaranteeing a precise fit and reliable performance. Its dimensions are 78 x 98 x 63 mm. The MPN for this product is 4750100012.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically contains the parts you need to readjust or repair the mechanism that actually tightens your parking brake cable. It includes things like adjusters – those are the little pieces that let you take up the slack in the cable as the brake pads wear down – new springs, clips, and sometimes even the cable itself. It's all about getting that handbrake pull feeling firm and secure again. It's part of your parking brake system, which, as you know, is what keeps your vehicle stationary when it's parked. More specifically, this kit addresses the parts that make the brake hold tight. It works with the cable that runs to your rear brakes. When you pull the handbrake, that cable tightens, and this kit ensures it can actually do that correctly, and stay adjusted.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, a properly adjusted handbrake is a safety thing first and foremost. You want to be absolutely sure your vehicle isn't going to roll away when you park it, especially on a hill. It also prevents undue wear on your rear brake components. If the handbrake isn't tightening properly, it's like asking your rear brakes to do extra work just to hold the vehicle still. You’ll notice if it starts to feel really loose or you have to pull it up really far to get it to hold. A kit like this lets you get it back to feeling solid. You can find a good selection of these at places like Fixparts Online, and they usually come with everything you need to do the job right.

Warranty Information

Wabco Handbrake Adjustment Kit (MPN 4750100012) comes with a 1-year warranty.