Wabco 12999073VT Repair Kit 475

Description

Repair Kit 475 is a comprehensive solution designed for the maintenance and repair of brake calipers within braking systems. This kit is intended for use in professional automotive repair settings. Manufactured by Wabco with MPN 12999073VT, this repair kit ensures optimal braking performance and reliability by restoring caliper functionality to OE specification. The kit dimensions are 30 x 160 x 250 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically gives you all the little rubber bits – seals, dust boots, things like that – needed to rebuild your brake caliper. Think of the caliper like the clamp that squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to actually stop the car. Inside that caliper are pistons that slide, and these seals keep everything airtight and moving smoothly. This kit replaces worn – out parts within the caliper itself, not the caliper as a whole. It's a way to refresh it, instead of buying a brand new one. The caliper is, naturally, part of your braking system. It takes the hydraulic pressure from your brake pedal and turns it into stopping power. This repair kit maintains the efficiency of that clamping action. When these seals go bad, you lose brake fluid, and your braking performance suffers. It keeps the pressure where it needs to be.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, brakes are pretty important, right? When those seals fail, you can lose brake fluid, which means less stopping power. You’ll notice if you start to have a soft or spongy brake pedal, or maybe the car pulls to one side when you brake. A leaking caliper can also damage the brake rotor over time. It’s a safety thing, really. Doing this repair keeps everything working as it should. You can find this kit—Repair Kit 475—over at Fixparts Online if you're looking for a reliable source. It's a relatively inexpensive fix that can save you a lot of money compared to replacing the whole caliper. It acts like a shield against leaks and ensures consistent braking.

Warranty Information

Wabco Repair Kit 475 (MPN 12999073VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.