Wabco 12999518VT Handbrake Adjustment Kit

Description

This Wabco Handbrake Adjustment Kit (MPN: 12999518VT) is designed to restore the functionality of the handbrake system in vehicles equipped with brake drums. It is a comprehensive repair solution intended for use in brake mechanical systems. This kit provides all the necessary components to correctly adjust and maintain optimal handbrake performance, ensuring safe and reliable operation. The kit's OE specification ensures compatibility and performance, while the dimensions are 50 x 88 x 217 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

This kit basically lets you tighten or loosen the cable that runs to your rear brakes when you pull up on the handbrake lever. It includes things like adjusters, springs, and sometimes new cable ends. It's all about fine – tuning how much those rear brakes engage when you use the handbrake. Some kits even include the cable itself if it’s stretched or damaged. Your handbrake, or emergency brake, is a totally separate braking system from your regular foot brake. It mechanically pulls on the rear brakes, usually the drum brakes, to hold the vehicle in place when parked. This kit deals with the part of that system that makes sure the brakes actually engage firmly when you pull that lever. It’s not about stopping power while driving – that's all your foot brake.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, you’ll notice if this starts to go bad. Your handbrake will feel really loose, or you’ll have to pull it up really high to get it to hold the car securely, especially on a hill. It might not hold at all! That's a safety issue, obviously. It also puts extra stress on other brake components if it isn't adjusted properly. Think of it like this - the adjustment kit acts like a shield, preventing unnecessary wear and tear and keeping everything working smoothly. You can find these kits pretty easily online; Fixparts Online usually has a good selection. Getting it sorted now is a lot cheaper – and safer – than dealing with bigger brake problems later.

Warranty Information

Wabco Handbrake Adjustment Kit (MPN 12999518VT) comes with a 1-year warranty.