BENDIX BW2481 User Manual

Do you really know what’s

inside the valves you buy?

Appearances can be deceiving. The two valves pictured below may look alike but their

performance is drastically different. The non-genuine knock-off is a component bought right

off the shelf, and its poor quality is just a sample of what is being sold in the market every day.

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Non-Genuine

knock-off

The knock-off valve’s wall is 56% thinner, making it more
susceptible to cracking or even a complete valve rupture.

Inconsistent spring tension on the
knock-off can result in brake imbalance
and longer stopping distances.

Your brakes are not the place to cut corners. A poorly manufactured knock-off valve — like the one
pictured on the right above — can, and frequently does, affect the performance, durability and long-term
reliability of your braking system. Protect your vehicle by using only genuine Bendix® parts.

Use the best. Use Bendix. Look for the familiar Bendix name and

logo on the box. To find your nearby authorized Bendix outlet,
talk to your Bendix Account Manager, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE
(1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com today.

BW2481 ©2005 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group • 03/2005 • All Rights Reserved.

O-rings, seals, bolts & pistons — all built
with inferior materials — can lead to
accelerated wear and leakage.