Wabco 8931806044 Reducing Adapter

Description

The Wabco 8931806044 Reducing Adapter is a critical component within air brake systems, designed to connect air lines of differing sizes. This adapter is commonly used in heavy-duty vehicles and trailers to ensure proper air flow throughout the braking system. Its robust construction and OE specification guarantee reliable performance and compatibility. This adapter features M22 x 1.5 and M12 x 1.5 threads, with dimensions of 18.0 mm for length L1 and 12.0 mm for length L2, and a wrench size of 27.0 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This little fitting basically changes the size of the air line connection. Think of it like a step – down transformer for air. You might have a larger air line running to a component, and then need to connect it to something with a smaller fitting. This adapter smoothly transitions between those two sizes, ensuring a solid, airtight seal. It’s all about adapting one size fitting to another so everything connects properly. It’s part of your air brake system, obviously, so it's connecting air lines. You’ll find these anywhere different sized components need to be joined. Could be connecting a valve to the air tank, or linking up different sections of air line running to various brakes or accessories. It's not a huge flashy part, but it’s there to make sure the air flows where it needs to go.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Without a proper reducing adapter, you’ll have air leaks, plain and simple. That messes with your brake performance, and that's something you really don’t want to mess with. It acts like a shield preventing air from escaping where it shouldn’t. You’ll notice if you have a leak – typically a hissing sound, or maybe your brakes just don't feel as firm as they should. A small leak can get bigger quickly, and nobody wants to deal with brake issues. You can find these pretty easily, even on a site like Fixparts Online if you're doing the repair yourself, and they’re a pretty straightforward fix when they do go bad.

Warranty Information

Wabco Reducing Adapter (MPN 8931806044) comes with a 1-year warranty.