MAN 81511019384 Brake Cylinder

Description

The MAN 81511019384 is a brake cylinder, a critical component within a vehicle's hydraulic brake system. It is located within the brake line and converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to engage the brake shoes or pads, enabling the vehicle to stop. This brake cylinder is designed for reliable performance and durability in demanding applications. Its robust construction ensures consistent brake force and minimizes the risk of failure, contributing to enhanced safety and stopping power. The dimensions of this cylinder are 160 x 185 x 200 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

Basically, it takes the pressure from your master cylinder – that’s what you push when you hit the brake pedal – and turns it into mechanical force to push the brake shoes or pads against the rotors or drums. It’s a hydraulic system, so it uses brake fluid to transfer that power. Each wheel usually has its own cylinder, or sometimes one will handle a pair of wheels. Think of it as the muscle that actually does the stopping at each wheel. The master cylinder creates the pressure, but this is what gets the brake shoes or pads engaged. Without it, pressing the pedal won't really do much, except maybe waste your time. It’s part of the whole system working together.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, obviously, brakes are pretty important. If a cylinder fails, you’ll likely notice if you're having to push the pedal further down to get the same stopping power, or it might feel spongy. More seriously, it could lead to a complete loss of braking on that wheel, which is, well, not good. It acts like a shield against kinetic energy, and if that shield fails, you’ve got a problem. They do wear out over time with normal use, and leaks are a common issue. You can find replacements pretty easily, places like Fixparts Online have a good selection. It’s one of those things you really want to keep in good working order.

Warranty Information

MAN Brake Cylinder (MPN 81511019384) comes with a 1-year warranty.