Wabco 55120003 Brake Cable

Description

The Wabco 55120003 Brake Pull Cable is a critical component within the brake system of vehicles equipped with drum brakes. This cable mechanically transmits the force from the brake lever or pedal to the brake shoes, enabling the vehicle to decelerate or stop. It’s designed to meet original equipment (OE) specifications, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility. This cable provides precise activation, contributing to shorter stopping distances and enhanced safety.

Key Features & Benefits

This cable’s job is pretty straightforward. It physically connects your brake lever – usually the one you pull with your hand, or press with your foot – to the brakes themselves, specifically the drum brakes on your vehicle. It transmits that pulling or pushing force, making the brake shoes press against the inside of the drum and slow down or stop the wheel. It’s a purely mechanical connection – no hydraulics involved in a drum brake system using cables. It’s a key part of your parking brake system, and often part of the main service brake on vehicles that have drum brakes, especially older ones or sometimes on the rear wheels of newer trucks and SUVs. Basically, when you engage the parking brake or step on the brake pedal, this cable is what actually does the work of applying the brakes at the wheel. It stretches and retracts as you use the brakes.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, without a working brake cable, you won't be able to safely secure your vehicle when parked, or reliably stop. Think of it like a strong, flexible link in the stopping chain. If it frays, stretches too much, or breaks, you lose that connection, and that’s a serious safety issue. You'll notice if it’s starting to go – things like a spongy brake feel, needing to pull the emergency brake further than usual to hold the car, or the brake feeling like it’s sticking. You can find replacements for most vehicles at places like Fixparts Online, and it's definitely something you want to address promptly if you suspect a problem. It acts like a shield between your intention to stop and the actual stopping of the wheels.

Warranty Information

Wabco Brake Cable (MPN 55120003) comes with a 1-year warranty.