Wabco 8937701240 Straight Hose Nozzle

Description

The Straight Hose Nozzle is a critical component within air brake systems, designed to securely connect air hoses. It's commonly used in the connections between tractors and trailers, ensuring a leak-proof seal for optimal braking performance. This Wabco component, with MPN 8937701240, meets OE specifications, guaranteeing compatibility and reliability. Its robust construction ensures durability and consistent performance, contributing to enhanced safety and reduced maintenance costs within commercial vehicle air brake systems.

Key Features & Benefits

This little part basically connects your air brake lines – the hoses that carry compressed air to your brakes. It's a fitting, and it creates a secure, leak – proof connection. It’s just a straight connector, meaning it doesn't bend or change direction, it simply extends the line. It uses o – rings to seal everything up tight. Think of it as a link in a chain. Your air compressor builds up pressure, that pressure travels through the hoses and fittings – like this nozzle – to the brake chambers at each wheel. It’s part of the system that ultimately applies the brakes, so it’s a critical component, even though it's small. It’s usually found anywhere you have straight sections of air line, connecting longer runs together.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Air brakes need to hold pressure. If this nozzle cracks, gets damaged, or an o – ring fails, you'll start to lose air pressure. You’ll notice if you start seeing brake drag or if your air compressor is running more frequently trying to keep up. A leak here can seriously compromise your stopping power, and that’s obviously a big safety concern. It acts like a shield against air loss in your brake system. You can find these pretty readily, and places like Fixparts Online usually have a good selection. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, and doing it proactively is a lot better than dealing with a brake failure on the road.

Warranty Information

Wabco Straight Hose Nozzle (MPN 8937701240) comes with a 1-year warranty.