Wabco 4496043160 Cable with Plug

Description

This Wabco cable with plug is a critical component within trailer brake controls, specifically designed for air brake systems. It's used to connect the trailer's electrical system to the towing vehicle, enabling proper brake function and signaling. This cable features a 2x open 5-strand 10 x 1.0 mm² cable end on one side and a X34 road tanker lighting 8-pin connector on the other, ensuring compatibility with standard trailer setups. The cable is 10.00m long on both sides (L1 and L2) and has dimensions of 71 x 372 x 320 mm. Its OE specification guarantees a reliable and consistent connection, providing optimal performance and safety for air brake systems.

Key Features & Benefits

This cable, pretty simply, transmits the signal from your truck’s brake pedal to the electric brakes on your trailer. When you hit the brakes in your truck, that signal travels down this cable and tells the trailer brakes to engage. It's a direct connection, a physical link telling those trailer brakes what to do. It’s got a plug on one end to connect easily to your truck’s connector, and the other end goes right into the brake controller on the trailer. Think of it like an extension of your truck's braking system. Your truck handles the initial stopping power, but this cable is what tells the trailer to slow down with you. Without it, the trailer will keep rolling, and that's a scary situation. It’s part of the overall air brake system, making sure everything works as one unit. It's not something complicated mechanically, but it's absolutely essential.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

This is a safety item, plain and simple. If this cable fails, you lose the ability to effectively control the trailer's brakes. You'll notice if it’s failing; you might have weak brakes on the trailer, or they might be intermittent, or you might not even get any braking action at all from the trailer. It acts like a shield, protecting you from a runaway trailer. A broken or frayed cable can cause serious problems, so it’s good you’re looking at this. You can find a replacement easily enough—we keep them in stock, and sites like Fixparts Online are good for finding these parts too. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace, but it’s worth the investment to keep everything running safely.

Warranty Information

Wabco Cable with Plug (MPN 4496043160) comes with a 1-year warranty.