Wabco 8930000582 Tee Connector

Description

The Wabco 8930000582 Tee Connector is a critical component within air brake systems, designed to join or split air lines. It's used to connect air lines within the brake circuitry of commercial vehicles and trailers. This connector is manufactured to OE specification, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility with existing air brake infrastructure. With dimensions of 13 x 46 x 36 mm, it provides a secure and leak-free connection, contributing to the safety and efficiency of the braking system.

Key Features & Benefits

This little piece basically splits an air line into two. Think of it like a water hose splitter you’d use for your garden – same idea. It takes the air pressure coming from your compressor and allows it to feed two different parts of the system simultaneously. It’s a simple function, but crucial. It’s typically used to supply air to both the service brakes and the parking/emergency brakes, or to split a line for a dual system. It’s part of the air brake lines, of course, connecting the air compressor, the control valve, the brake chambers – all the components that work together to stop the vehicle. It’s not something you see, it's hidden within the network of air lines running under the truck or trailer. You won’t notice it unless you’re specifically looking for it during maintenance or repair.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s vital for safety, plain and simple. If this connector fails – if it cracks, leaks, or becomes corroded – you lose air pressure to one or more of your brakes. It acts like a shield, maintaining the necessary air pressure so you can stop reliably. You’ll notice if it does fail, typically because your brakes won’t engage fully on one axle, or your parking brake won’t hold. That's obviously a big problem. You can find these pretty easily, even online at places like Fixparts Online, but it’s always best to replace them as part of routine brake system maintenance to avoid any unexpected issues. They’re inexpensive and could save you a lot of trouble.

Warranty Information

Wabco Tee Connector (MPN 8930000582) comes with a 1-year warranty.