Wabco 13480042 Wear Indicator

Description

The Wabco 13480042 Wear Indicator is a crucial component within the brake system, specifically designed to monitor the thickness of brake pads. It's used in conjunction with brake pads to provide a visual or electronic indication when the pads are nearing the end of their service life, ensuring safe and efficient braking performance. This component meets OE specification, providing a reliable and accurate indication of brake pad wear. Its dimensions are 20 x 126 x 144 mm, ensuring compatibility with a range of brake systems and contributing to extended brake life and reduced maintenance costs.

Key Features & Benefits

These little guys are pretty simple. They’re basically a small piece of metal that’s embedded within your brake shoes. As your brake shoes wear down with use – you know, from stopping the car – this indicator starts to rub against the brake drum. Eventually, that rubbing creates a squealing or grinding noise. It's a mechanical signal. Think of it as an early warning system for your brakes. They don’t stop the brakes from working, but they let you know when the friction material on your brake shoes is getting thin. They're designed to start making noise before you grind metal – on – metal, which would cause damage to the drum and be much more expensive to fix. It's a preventative thing, alerting you to a problem developing.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, brakes are, obviously, kind of important. You’ll notice if your brakes suddenly feel soft or take longer to stop the car. But the wear indicator gives you a heads – up before it gets to that point. Ignoring the noise from a worn indicator can lead to damage to the brake drum itself, and a lot more work and cost down the line. It's a cheap part to replace and can save you from a bigger headache. You can find them pretty easily; places like Fixparts Online usually stock them. It’s a good idea to check your brake shoes whenever you replace the drums, just as a matter of course.

Warranty Information

Wabco Wear Indicator (MPN 13480042) comes with a 1-year warranty.