Wabco 9617025004 Valve Body

Description

The Wabco 9617025004 Valve Body is a critical component within air brake systems, responsible for controlling the flow of compressed air to actuate the brakes. It is used in commercial vehicles and heavy-duty applications to ensure reliable and efficient braking performance. This valve body meets OE specifications and contributes to improved system responsiveness, durability, and overall safety. It measures 17 x 17 x 26 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing basically manages the air flow throughout your air brake system. It’s got a bunch of internal passages and valves that direct the compressed air where it needs to go – to the brakes, to the suspension if you’ve got an air suspension system, things like that. It controls things like applying and releasing the brakes, maintaining air pressure, and handling emergency situations. It's a central hub, handling a lot of different signals and requests. Think of it as the brain for your air brake system. The driver presses the brake pedal, and that signal goes to the valve body. The valve body then figures out how to actually apply the brakes – how much air to send to each wheel, things like that. It's not directly doing the braking, it's telling everything else what to do. It's a critical part of the whole system working together.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, without a properly functioning valve body, your brakes won’t work right, plain and simple. If it's failing, you might get slow braking response, uneven braking – one wheel braking harder than another – or even a complete loss of brakes. It acts like a shield, protecting the rest of your air system from damage, so when it starts to go bad, other things can be affected too. You’ll notice if it’s failing because your brake pedal might feel spongy, or you might have trouble getting the air brakes to fully release. It’s a safety item, so it’s definitely something you want to address quickly if you suspect a problem. You can find replacements for these things pretty easily, Fixparts Online has a good selection if you're looking for one, but getting the right one for your specific vehicle is key.

Warranty Information

Wabco Valve Body (MPN 9617025004) comes with a 1-year warranty.