Wabco 12999529VT Tire Repair Kit

Description

The Wabco 12999529VT is a tire repair kit designed for use in brake systems, specifically within the brake drum components. This kit provides essential parts for maintaining and repairing tire pressure loss. It adheres to OE specifications, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility. The kit's dimensions are 162 x 217 x 262 mm, providing a compact and effective solution for tire repairs.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically lets you plug small punctures in your tire, usually from a nail or screw. It comes with a reamer to clean out the hole, a plug, and a tool to push the plug into the tire. It's a temporary fix, mind you, not a replacement for a new tire or a professional repair. Some kits also include glue and a rasp, but the basics are always the reamer and the plugs themselves. Well, obviously, tires are pretty vital. This kit doesn't replace any part of your braking system directly—that's where the "Brakes" category thing comes in on the website, it’s just how things are sorted—but it keeps you from being stranded with a flat. A flat tire can affect how your vehicle handles, and even how well your brakes work, because it throws off the balance. Getting that tire patched or replaced gets you back to safe stopping power.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s about being prepared. You could get a flat anywhere, and having this kit means you don’t necessarily need to wait for roadside assistance or try to put on a spare in the rain. It's a quick way to get you to a tire shop. You’ll notice if a plug starts to fail, the tire will slowly leak air. It acts like a shield, getting you out of a tight spot. You can find these kits pretty easily; Fixparts Online carries a good selection, and it’s a smart thing to keep in your vehicle, especially if you do a lot of driving. It’s peace of mind, really.

Warranty Information

Wabco Tire Repair Kit (MPN 12999529VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.