Wabco 8932266832 Thrust Screw

Description

The Wabco 8932266832 Thrust Screw is a critical component within air brake systems, specifically used as a fitting to ensure proper functionality and secure connections. It’s designed for use in heavy-duty vehicles and trailers where reliable braking performance is paramount. This thrust screw is manufactured to OE specification, ensuring compatibility and performance. It measures 20 x 7 x 26 mm and features a M22 x 1.5 thread and a 24.0 mm wrench size, providing a secure and robust connection. The 12/VOSS232 ports contribute to efficient fluid transfer within the system.

Key Features & Benefits

This little guy basically holds everything tight within your air brake system. It's a screw, naturally, but it doesn’t just fasten things together like you'd think. It actually pushes against parts to keep them properly aligned and sealed. It creates that solid connection needed for the air pressure to do its job. It's got a specific job within the air brake assembly to manage movement and keep pressure contained. Think of it as part of the air brake’s muscle. It's used in different places within the system – on brake chambers, control valves, things like that. Anywhere there’s a connection point that needs to resist force from the air pressure building up and releasing, you’ll likely find a thrust screw doing its job. It's not something that makes the brakes work, but it ensures the parts that do work are held securely and don't shift around.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If a thrust screw fails, or even just gets loose, you’re going to have air leaks. That means reduced braking power, and that’s…well, that’s not good. It acts like a shield, preventing those crucial connections from coming apart under pressure. You’ll notice if one is failing because you might hear air hissing, or your brakes just won’t feel as strong as they should. They're small, inexpensive parts, but absolutely vital for safety. You can find them pretty easily, places like Fixparts Online stock a lot of these. Replacing a worn or damaged one is a cheap way to maintain your air brakes and keep everything working properly.

Warranty Information

Wabco Thrust Screw (MPN 8932266832) comes with a 1-year warranty.