Wabco 12999402VT Repair Kit 410/500

Description

The Wabco 12999402VT Repair Kit 410/500 is designed for use in brake drum systems, providing essential components to restore optimal braking performance. This kit includes all necessary parts for a comprehensive repair of the brake drum assembly. Its OE specification ensures compatibility and reliability, contributing to safe and efficient braking. The kit's dimensions are 48 x 215 x 88 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically refreshes the parts inside your brake drum that help it grab and stop the wheel. It includes things like new brake shoes – those are the curved pieces that press against the inside of the drum. It also has the springs, pins, and adjusters that hold everything in place and make sure the shoes apply pressure evenly. Think of it as a complete set of wear items for that drum brake system. These kits are for drum brakes, which you’ll find on the rear wheels of many cars, and sometimes on all four wheels of older vehicles or trucks. The drum brake system is a core part of your stopping power. When you hit the brake pedal, it activates a system that pushes those shoes outward against the rotating drum, creating friction and slowing the wheel down. It works alongside your front disc brakes, if you have them, to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, those shoes and springs wear down over time with use. You’ll notice if your braking feels spongy, you’re having to push the pedal further to get the same stopping power, or if you're hearing squealing or grinding noises from the rear wheels. That usually means it's time to address the drum brakes. If you let it go too long, you can damage the drum itself, and that's a more expensive fix. It's a safety thing, plain and simple. Keeping your brakes in good shape acts like a shield for you and everyone else on the road. You can usually find a kit like this at Fixparts Online, and they often have exploded diagrams that show you exactly which parts go where – that can be really helpful when you’re tackling this as a DIY job.

Warranty Information

Wabco Repair Kit 410/500 (MPN 12999402VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.