Description: Air Brake Valve
Condition: New 
Brand: Bendix® 
Part Number: K059847 

• Weight: 3 lbs
• Fit for: Peterbilt - 579, Kenworth 
• Functions:
  
  • Parking brake: The valve may also be used to control the parking brake, which is applied to hold the vehicle in place when parked.
    
  • Emergency braking: In the event of a loss of air pressure, the valve is designed to activate an emergency braking system. This typically involves automatically applying the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop.
    
  • Pressure control: The valve regulates the air pressure that is sent to the brake chambers. When the driver depresses the brake pedal, the valve opens, allowing air to flow into the brake chambers. This increases the pressure on the brake shoes, causing them to apply pressure to the brake drums or discs, slowing or stopping 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.