k048941 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Compressor

Description: Air Brake Compressor
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: k048941

• Weight: 45 lbs
• Fit for: Peterbilt, Kenworth
• Specifications:
  • Model: BA-923
• Functions:
  
  • Air supply: The compressor generates compressed air and stores it in an air tank. This air is then used to actuate the brake system.
    
  • Parking brake: The air brake system is often used for the parking brake, ensuring that the vehicle remains stationary when parked.
    
  • 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 a company specializing in the production of safety systems for vehicles, including brake systems and air brakes for trucks and buses. They are known for their advanced technology and innovation in this field, ensuring high quality and reliability of their products.