Description
Description: Air Brake Manual Slack Adjuster
Condition: New
Brand: Bendix®
Part Number: BXK043197, K043197, K043197BXW, BW-K043197, BW K043197, BXK043197
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Fit for: Peterbilt, Kenworth
- Functions:
- Brake efficiency: Proper brake shoe adjustment is essential for maintaining optimal braking efficiency and stopping power.
- Safety: A properly adjusted brake system is vital for vehicle safety, ensuring that the driver can effectively stop the vehicle in various driving conditions.
- Brake shoe adjustment: The slack adjuster allows for manual adjustment of the brake shoe-to-drum clearance, which is crucial for maintaining proper braking force.
- Brake fade prevention: By ensuring that the brake shoes are properly adjusted, the slack adjuster helps to prevent brake fade, which can occur when the brake shoes become worn or the clearance between the shoes and drum becomes excessive.
Bendix® is an American company that specializes in the production of safety systems and braking systems for commercial vehicles. They manufacture products for large trucks, buses, wagons and aircraft. Bendix® systems are known for their reliability and efficiency, helping to ensure road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.
