K024943 | Genuine Bendix® Trailer Brake Control Valve

Description: Trailer Brake Control Valve
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: K024943 

• Weight: 3 lbs
• Fit for: Kenworth, Peterbilt
• Functions:
  
  • Receives air pressure from the tractor's braking system.
    
  • Regulates the air pressure to the trailer's brake chambers.
    
  • Maintains consistent braking force across all wheels, regardless of load distribution.
    
  • Self-adjusting slack adjusters: Automatically adjusts the brake shoes to compensate for wear, maintaining optimal braking performance.
    
  • Emergency braking: In the event of a trailer breakaway, the valve automatically applies the trailer's brakes to prevent runaway trailers.
    
  • Spring-applied, air-released brakes: Ensures that the trailer's brakes are automatically applied in case of air loss, providing an added layer of safety.

A part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, Bendix® provides the automotive and truck parts industry with cutting-edge energy management solutions, active safety technologies, and air brake charging for tractors, buses, commercial vehicles, trailers, as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks throughout North America. Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems employs over 3,200 people who work hand in hand for the accomplishment of the brand's vision: "to become the leading worldwide supplier of active vehicle safety systems within the commercial vehicle industry." This brand takes pride in being the first to introduce many notable parts and technologies to the North American commercial vehicle market. Among these many firsts are the groundbreaking air brake system technologies such as air dryers, air compressors, and ABS. At Bendix, exceeding industry standards is a strict requirement.