VTC-35522 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Manual Slack Adjuster

• 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 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.