Wabco 1834402050 Swap Body Lock W45 Mkd

Description

The Wabco 1834402050 Swap Body Lock W45 Mkd is a critical component within trailer air brake systems, specifically designed for securing swap bodies during transport. It's used to reliably lock and unlock these bodies, ensuring cargo safety and preventing unwanted movement. This device features an integrated, patented ABLOY® cylinder with ABLOY® PROTEC keys, offering a very high level of security. Its OE specification ensures compatibility and performance. The lock measures 89 x 112 x 450 mm, providing a robust and compact solution for demanding applications. The Master Keyed different locking variant allows for controlled access, while maintaining security across multiple swap bodies.

Key Features & Benefits

This little guy basically manages how your trailer brakes work when you switch between different trailer bodies – think flatbeds, dumps, vans, whatever you’re swapping on and off your truck. It’s a valve assembly that allows you to connect and disconnect the air lines to the trailer brakes without losing brake pressure or creating a dangerous situation. It handles the airflow, essentially directing it where it needs to go for proper braking on whichever trailer body is currently attached. It also has a manual override, so you have some control if something goes sideways. It sits right in the air brake line between your truck's air system and the trailer’s brakes. It’s part of the overall trailer brake control system, ensuring that the trailer brakes engage and disengage smoothly and reliably when you’re making swaps. It's not something that directly makes the brakes work, but it makes sure the signal to the brakes gets there correctly, every time.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Honestly, it’s a safety thing, plain and simple. If this fails, you could end up with no trailer brakes, or worse, brakes applying unexpectedly. It prevents a complete loss of control, especially when you’re constantly changing trailer bodies. You’ll notice if it's failing because you might experience weak or unresponsive trailer brakes, or you might have difficulty applying the trailer brakes evenly. It acts like a shield protecting you from a potentially really bad situation. Parts like this don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they’re crucial for safe operation. You can find these, and a lot of other trailer brake parts, over at Fixparts Online if you’re looking to get one quickly.

Warranty Information

Wabco Swap Body Lock W45 Mkd (MPN 1834402050) comes with a 1-year warranty.