Description: Air Brake Compressor
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: 385-0937, 3850937

• 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.

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.