Wabco 12999027VT Repair Kit 260

Description

Repair Kit 260 is a comprehensive solution designed for maintaining and repairing brake drums within braking systems. This kit is intended for use in brake drum applications, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the braking mechanism. Manufactured by Wabco with MPN 12999027VT, this repair kit adheres to OE specifications, guaranteeing a precise fit and reliable function. The kit's dimensions are 48 x 68 x 156 mm, contributing to its ease of installation and compatibility with existing brake drum assemblies. This kit is designed to restore braking performance to factory levels, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically gives you all the little parts you need to refresh the mechanism inside the brake drum. It includes things like new brake springs, a new adjuster assembly, pins, clips, and sometimes even the rubber boots that keep dirt out. It’s not the drum itself, or the brake shoes, just everything that makes those shoes work correctly within the drum. Think of the brake drum system like this – the drum is the house, the brake shoes are the people inside, and this kit is everything that keeps those people moving smoothly and safely inside the house. It allows the brake shoes to press outwards against the drum when you hit the brake pedal, creating the friction that stops the car. It ensures the shoes retract properly when you release the pedal, and that they’re adjusted correctly for optimal stopping power.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Over time, those little springs and pins wear out, stretch, or break. The adjuster can get gummed up. When that happens, you might notice uneven braking, a pulling sensation when you brake, or even a squealing or grinding noise. Sometimes it's subtle; you’ll notice if your parking brake doesn’t hold as well, or if it takes more effort to get the brake pedal to return. It's a relatively inexpensive repair, and doing it regularly can prevent more costly problems down the road, like damaging the drum itself or needing to replace the entire brake assembly. You can find this Repair Kit 260 easily enough, places like Fixparts Online usually stock them. It's a good idea to replace these parts whenever you’re servicing the drums.

Warranty Information

Wabco Repair Kit 260 (MPN 12999027VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.