Wabco 12999541VT Repair Kit 244

Description

Repair Kit 244 is a comprehensive solution for maintaining and restoring brake caliper functionality. This kit is specifically designed for brake control systems, ensuring optimal braking performance and safety. Manufactured by Wabco with MPN 12999541VT, this repair kit adheres to OE specifications, guaranteeing a precise fit and reliable operation. Its dimensions are 81 x 95 x 186 mm. This kit enhances braking system reliability, minimizes downtime, and contributes to overall vehicle safety by restoring critical components to their original working condition.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically gives you all the little rubber bits and seals needed to rebuild your brake caliper. Think of the caliper as the clamp that squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to stop your car. Inside that caliper, there’s a piston that pushes things along, and this kit replaces the seals around that piston, along with any dust boots that protect everything. It’s everything except the caliper itself and the pads – just the stuff that keeps it working smoothly internally. It’s a core component of your braking system, obviously. The caliper takes the hydraulic pressure from your brake pedal and turns it into stopping power. This kit keeps the internal workings of the caliper sealed and functioning correctly. Without good seals, you lose brake fluid, the piston can get stuck, and eventually, you lose braking ability on that wheel. It really is a critical piece.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, leaks happen. Rubber deteriorates over time, especially with heat and road grime. If you notice your brakes feeling spongy, or if you see brake fluid leaking around the caliper, that’s a strong sign these seals are failing. Replacing them with a kit like this restores the caliper's ability to hold pressure and provides consistent braking force. It’s a lot cheaper than replacing the whole caliper, and frankly, it can save you from a much bigger, and more dangerous, problem down the road. You’ll notice if a caliper starts failing, usually with pulling to one side when you brake or a really low brake pedal. We carry a lot of these kits, and Fixparts Online is a good place to check availability and pricing. It's preventative maintenance, really – much smarter to tackle this before it becomes an emergency.

Warranty Information

Wabco Repair Kit 244 (MPN 12999541VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.