Wabco 1835104034 Elbow Lock Frame

Description

The Wabco 1835104034 Frame (Elb-Lock 90) is a critical component within trailer air brake systems, specifically designed for trailer brake controls. This frame provides essential structural support and precise alignment for the Elb-Lock mechanism, ensuring reliable and efficient braking performance. Its OE specification guarantees compatibility and performance consistent with original equipment standards, enhancing safety and durability. This robust construction maximizes operational life and minimizes maintenance requirements, providing a long-lasting solution for commercial vehicle braking systems.

Key Features & Benefits

This little piece basically connects the spring brake control lever to the brake chamber on your trailer. It’s a pretty simple part, but it’s crucial for how your trailer brakes work when you lose air pressure. It allows the brakes to apply automatically when air is lost—that’s the spring brake function—and then holds everything securely when the system is pressurized. It’s a mechanical lock, really – it physically secures the lever in place. Think of it as a key piece in your emergency braking system. When air pressure drops in your trailer’s system – maybe from a leaky line or a problem with the tractor’s air supply – this frame unlocks and lets those spring brakes do their job. It’s a critical component in the entire air brake system, and it works alongside the brake chamber and control lever to make sure your trailer stops safely, even if you lose normal air brake function. It’s specifically for trailer brakes, not the truck or tractor’s service brakes.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s important because, well, safety. If this part fails, your emergency brakes might not engage when they’re supposed to. You’ll notice if it’s going bad—you might hear some clicking or see the brakes not releasing fully. It’s a relatively inexpensive part, and it’s a lot cheaper to replace it proactively than to deal with brake failure. We carry a lot of air brake parts, and you can find this Elbow Lock Frame and others on sites like Fixparts Online. It's one of those things you don't think about until it fails, but keeping it in good shape is a really smart move for your trailer’s – and everyone else’s – safety.

Warranty Information

Wabco Elbow Lock Frame (MPN 1835104034) comes with a 1-year warranty.