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It is a SLACK ADJUSTER for a 10-wheel or 18-wheel truck with air brakes. There is a shaft called a "S-cam" that moves the brake shoes. The 'slack' goes on the inner end of the S-cam. There is an air chamber with a rod that attaches to the "slack" and moves it when the driver steps on the brake, which puts air into the chamber. This turns the S-cam, applying the brake. This is a manual slack, not a self-adjusting one.
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I would like to know what this is, what it goes to, what it is used for and who manufactured it if possible. Thanks so much.
Item History: N/A.
Size: It is 9-1/4" long and varies in diameter.
Markings: It has 'EAGLE MADE IN USA' on both sides but one has numbers and letters on it 061499 N k MTF.
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It is a SLACK ADJUSTER for a 10-wheel or 18-wheel truck with air brakes. There is a shaft called a "S-cam" that moves the brake shoes. The 'slack' goes on the inner end of the S-cam. There is an air chamber with a rod that attaches to the "slack" and moves it when the driver steps on the brake, which puts air into the chamber. This turns the S-cam, applying the brake. This is a manual slack, not a self-adjusting one.
By: HORNCAT Submitted on: 10/11/2015 at 08:28AM
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