Wabco 13227029 Bellows

Description

This Wabco bellows is a critical component within the brake drum system of air brake applications. It's designed to provide flexible connection and maintain pressure within the brake mechanism, ensuring reliable stopping power for commercial vehicles. Measuring 27 x 65 x 61 mm, this component meets OE specifications, contributing to consistent brake performance and extended service life by resisting deformation and maintaining system integrity. It is manufactured to exacting standards for durability and compatibility.

Key Features & Benefits

These are basically flexible covers – kind of like an accordion shape – that go over the brake adjuster mechanism on your drum brakes. They're designed to keep dirt, water, and road grime out of those moving parts inside the drum. They flex and move with the adjustment, allowing it to happen while still sealing things up. They're a part of your drum brake system, specifically protecting the automatic adjuster. That adjuster is what keeps your brakes properly tightened as the brake shoes wear down. Without it working right, you’d have to manually adjust your brakes more often, and eventually, they’d become unsafe. The bellows allows that self – adjustment to happen.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It's important because those internal parts will rust and get gummed up if exposed to the elements. The bellows acts like a shield, keeping everything moving freely. You’ll notice if one of these tears or gets damaged – your parking brake might start slipping, or you might hear a scraping or clicking sound coming from your brakes. It seems like a small thing, but keeping moisture and dirt out extends the life of the entire brake assembly. You can usually find these pretty easily—we stock a lot of them at Fixparts Online, and they're not terribly expensive to replace. It’s a relatively simple fix that can save you bigger headaches down the road.

Warranty Information

Wabco Bellows (MPN 13227029) comes with a 1-year warranty.