Wabco 13480023 Wear Indicator

Description

The Wear Indicator 244 is a crucial component within the braking system, specifically designed to signal when brake pads have reached their wear limit. It's used in conjunction with brake pads to ensure timely maintenance and prevent damage to rotors and calipers. This indicator, manufactured by Wabco with MPN 13480023, provides a reliable warning system for safe and efficient braking performance. Measuring 12 x 34 x 19 mm, this component meets OE specification, ensuring proper fit and function within the braking system and extending the life of related components.

Key Features & Benefits

These are pretty simple devices, really. Basically, they’re a little piece of metal embedded in your brake pads. When your pads wear down to a certain thickness, this indicator starts to rub against the brake rotor – that's the disc the brake pads squeeze. That rubbing creates a squealing or grinding noise, or sometimes lights up a warning light on your dash. It's a warning signal, telling you it’s time to get your brakes checked. Some vehicles use an electrical sensor instead of a physical indicator; that sends a signal to the dash when the pads get thin. Both do the same job, just different methods. Think of it as an early warning system for your brakes. It's not actually part of the braking process itself, it just monitors how much pad material you have left. It's there to prevent you from wearing your pads down to nothing, which would cause damage to the rotors – those are much more expensive to replace. It acts like a shield, alerting you before you get into a really bad situation.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s hugely important for safety and preventing bigger repair bills down the road. Ignoring that squealing or warning light is asking for trouble. Worn – down pads mean longer stopping distances, and eventually, metal – on – metal contact which can seriously damage your rotors and calipers. You’ll notice if it's gone bad – it's that high – pitched squeal when you brake, especially at lower speeds. If you need a new one, you can find them pretty easily. Fixparts Online has a good selection, and it's usually a fairly straightforward replacement when you’re doing your brake pads. It’s just one of those little parts that saves you a lot of headaches if it works correctly.

Warranty Information

Wabco Wear Indicator (MPN 13480023) comes with a 1-year warranty.