Wabco 8932402104 Transition Piece

Description

The Wabco 8932402104 Transition Piece is a critical component within air brake systems, designed to connect various fittings and lines. It's used in heavy-duty vehicles and trailers to ensure a secure and leak-free connection for compressed air. This transition piece is manufactured to OE specification, ensuring reliable performance and durability. Measuring 20 x 21 x 30 mm, it features M12 x 1.5 and M16 x 1.5 threads, providing compatibility with standard air brake components and a wrench size of 19.0 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This little part basically connects different sections of your air line – maybe it’s going from the rubber hose to the metal tubing, or connecting different diameter lines. It's designed to do that securely and without leaks, obviously. It’ll have threads on both ends to screw into the various components and usually a flared end to mate with the airline itself. Some will have a built – in restrictor, that just controls the airflow a bit. Think of it as a connector – a vital one, mind you – in the network that controls your trailer or truck’s brakes. The air brake system relies on consistent, pressurized air, and this piece ensures the air flows smoothly from one section to the next. It's typically found somewhere between the air compressor, the air dryer, the brake chambers, and the control valves.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, if this piece fails, you're likely to have an air leak. You’ll notice if your air pressure drops unexpectedly, or maybe you’ll hear a hiss. Even a small leak can reduce braking efficiency, and that's obviously a safety concern. It acts like a shield, keeping the air where it needs to be for reliable stopping power. They don’t last forever, so it’s good preventative maintenance to replace them when you’re doing other brake work. You can often find a good selection of these at places like Fixparts Online. They’re a small part, but a really important one for keeping you safe on the road.

Warranty Information

Wabco Transition Piece (MPN 8932402104) comes with a 1-year warranty.