20R-0178 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Compressor

Description: Air Brake Compressor
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: 20R-0178, 20R0178

• Weight: 48 lbs
• Fit for: Peterbilt, Kenworth
• Specifications:
  • Model: BA-922
    
• Functions:
  
  • Parking brake: The air brake system is often used for the parking brake, ensuring that the vehicle remains stationary when parked.
    
  • Air supply: The compressor generates compressed air and stores it in an air tank. This air is then used to actuate the brake system.
    
  • Emergency braking: In the event of a hydraulic brake failure, the air brake system can be used as a backup, providing emergency braking capability.
    
  • Braking system operation: Compressed air is essential for the operation of air brake systems. It provides the force needed to apply the brakes and stop the vehicle.

Bendix® is an American company renowned for its specialization in safety systems and braking systems for commercial vehicles. Their product range includes brake systems and air brakes for trucks, buses, wagons, and aircraft. Bendix® is acclaimed for its advanced technology and innovation, ensuring high quality, reliability, and efficiency in their products. Their systems are instrumental in enhancing road safety and mitigating the risk of accidents, making them a trusted name in the industry.