Wabco 13227085 Bellows

Description

The Wabco 13227085 Bellows is a crucial component within the brake drum system of air brake applications. These bellows are designed to provide flexible connection and movement within the brake mechanism, ensuring reliable operation and preventing damage. Measuring 43 x 29 x 33 mm, this bellows meets OE specifications, guaranteeing compatibility and performance. Its robust construction contributes to extended service life and consistent braking force, enhancing overall vehicle safety and dependability.

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 13227085) comes with a 1-year warranty.