Wabco 8938500640 Male Stud Tee Coupling

Description

The Wabco 8938500640 Male Stud Tee Coupling is a critical component within air brake systems, designed to connect tubing and facilitate airflow. This coupling is commonly used in heavy-duty vehicles and trailers. Constructed to OE specification, this tee coupling offers a secure and reliable connection, contributing to optimal braking performance and system longevity. Its dimensions are 30 x 106 x 80 mm, and it features M22 x 1.5 threading and accepts 15mm tube diameters.

Key Features & Benefits

This little part connects three sections of air line together. Think of it like a Y – splitter for air instead of water, but it's built to handle the pressure of your air brakes. It’s got a male threaded stud on one end – that screws into a component – and then it branches off into two female openings for connecting the air lines. It's a fairly simple piece, but critical for making solid, airtight connections. You’ll find these throughout your air brake system, basically anywhere you need to split an air line or connect multiple lines together. They're often used in the supply line where the air compressor feeds air to the brakes, or in the control lines going to the valves and actuators. They’re essential for distributing compressed air where it needs to go to operate your brakes properly.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

This might seem like a small thing, but it's seriously important for safety. Air brakes rely on airtight connections. A leak, even a small one, can reduce braking power and that’s obviously dangerous. This coupling, when properly installed, acts like a shield against leaks. You’ll notice if one of these starts to fail, because you'll probably hear an air leak when the system is charged, or your brakes might feel spongy. If you're doing brake work, replacing these as a matter of course is a good preventative measure. We carry a lot of different sizes and thread types, and you can find this part, along with everything else you need, over at Fixparts Online. Just be sure to get the right size and thread for your setup.

Warranty Information

Wabco Male Stud Tee Coupling (MPN 8938500640) comes with a 1-year warranty.