Brakes and Steering Spare Parts

Brakes and Steering Spare Parts

Brakes and steering systems are crucial components in heavy machinery, ensuring safe operation, precise control, and the ability to handle heavy loads. These systems must be maintained in top condition to prevent accidents and equipment damage.Trust Hickmah Auto Spares for your spare parts supply.

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Below is a comprehensive list of brake and steering components that are available for machines and tractors.

Brake Components for Heavy Equipment

  1. Brake Pads / Shoes
  • Description: Brake pads or shoes apply friction to brake discs or drums to stop or slow down the vehicle.
  • Examples: Organic brake pads, ceramic brake pads, metallic brake shoes, composite brake pads.
  1. Brake Discs / Rotors
  • Description: Brake discs (rotors) are the flat, circular components that the brake pads grip to slow down or stop the vehicle.
  • Examples: Vented rotors, slotted rotors, drilled rotors, solid rotors.
  1. Brake Drums
  • Description: Brake drums are cylindrical components where brake shoes make contact to slow or stop the wheels in drum brake systems.
  • Examples: Cast iron brake drums, steel brake drums, vented brake drums.
  1. Master Cylinder
  • Description: The master cylinder is responsible for generating hydraulic pressure to activate the brake system when the brake pedal is pressed.
  • Examples: Dual master cylinders, tandem master cylinders, hydraulic master cylinders.
  1. Brake Calipers
  • Description: Brake calipers clamp the brake pads onto the brake discs, providing friction to slow or stop the vehicle.
  • Examples: Floating calipers, fixed calipers, single-piston calipers, multi-piston calipers.
  1. Brake Lines / Hoses
  • Description: Brake lines and hoses carry hydraulic fluid from the master cylinder to the brakes, transmitting the pressure needed for braking.
  • Examples: Steel-braided brake lines, rubber brake hoses, braided brake hoses.
  1. Brake Fluid Reservoir
  • Description: The brake fluid reservoir holds the brake fluid needed to operate the brake system.
  • Examples: Plastic brake fluid reservoirs, aluminum reservoirs, sight glass reservoirs.
  1. Brake Pedal and Linkage
  • Description: The brake pedal allows the operator to apply force to activate the braking system. Linkages connect the pedal to the master cylinder or brake mechanism.
  • Examples: Hydraulic brake pedals, mechanical brake pedals, pedal assemblies.
  1. Brake Boosters
  • Description: Brake boosters enhance the force applied to the brake pedal, making it easier to apply the brakes with less effort.
  • Examples: Vacuum brake boosters, hydraulic brake boosters, air brake boosters.
  1. Air Compressors
  • Description: Air compressors are used in air brake systems to generate the necessary air pressure for braking.
  • Examples: Belt-driven air compressors, gear-driven air compressors, electric air compressors.
  1. Brake Valve (Air Brake Valve)
  • Description: The brake valve controls the release of air to the brake chambers in an air brake system, activating the braking mechanism.
  • Examples: Foot brake valve, handbrake valve, relay valves, pressure protection valves.
  1. Wheel Cylinders
  • Description: Wheel cylinders apply force to the brake shoes in drum brake systems, enabling braking action at the wheel.
  • Examples: Single-cylinder wheel cylinders, dual-cylinder wheel cylinders.
  1. Parking Brake Mechanism
  • Description: The parking brake keeps the vehicle stationary when not in operation.
  • Examples: Hand-operated parking brake levers, foot-operated parking brake, spring-actuated parking brakes.
  1. Brake Shoes Return Springs
  • Description: Return springs pull brake shoes away from the drum after the brakes are released.
  • Examples: Tension springs, compression springs.
  1. Brake Linings
  • Description: Brake linings are the friction material attached to the brake shoes or pads that provide the necessary stopping power.
  • Examples: Organic linings, semi-metallic linings, ceramic linings.

Steering Components for Heavy Equipment

  1. Steering Wheel
  • Description: The steering wheel is the primary interface through which the operator controls the direction of the heavy equipment.
  • Examples: Manual steering wheels, power steering wheels, tilt-adjustable steering wheels.
  1. Steering Column
  • Description: The steering column connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism and may house components like the ignition switch and turn signal controls.
  • Examples: Fixed steering columns, adjustable steering columns, telescopic steering columns.
  1. Steering Gearbox
  • Description: The steering gearbox converts the operator’s steering input into mechanical motion, turning the wheels.
  • Examples: Rack-and-pinion steering gearboxes, worm gear steering boxes, hydraulic steering gearboxes.
  1. Steering Pumps
  • Description: Steering pumps provide hydraulic pressure to the steering system, particularly in power steering systems.
  • Examples: Hydraulic steering pumps, electric steering pumps, variable displacement pumps.
  1. Steering Cylinders
  • Description: Steering cylinders use hydraulic pressure to provide the necessary force to turn the wheels of the equipment.
  • Examples: Single-acting cylinders, double-acting cylinders, power steering cylinders.
  1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
  • Description: The reservoir holds the hydraulic fluid used in power steering systems.
  • Examples: Plastic reservoirs, metal reservoirs, integrated fluid reservoirs.
  1. Steering Linkage
  • Description: The steering linkage connects the steering wheel or steering box to the wheels, transmitting motion and controlling wheel direction.
  • Examples: Pitman arms, idler arms, tie rods, drag links, center links.
  1. Tie Rods
  • Description: Tie rods are components of the steering linkage that connect the steering mechanism to the wheels, allowing for precise wheel movement.
  • Examples: Inner tie rods, outer tie rods, adjustable tie rods.
  1. Steering Arms
  • Description: Steering arms connect the steering linkage to the wheel hub and help direct wheel movement.
  • Examples: Pitman arms, drag link arms, knuckle arms.
  1. Steering Knuckles
  • Description: Steering knuckles are the pivoting parts that attach the wheels to the axle, allowing them to turn.
  • Examples: Forged steering knuckles, cast steering knuckles, heavy-duty steering knuckles.
  1. Steering Rack
  • Description: The steering rack is the component in a rack-and-pinion steering system that converts rotational motion into linear motion.
  • Examples: Pinion-rack systems, dual-rack systems, power-assisted steering racks.
  1. Steering Shaft
  • Description: The steering shaft connects the steering wheel to the steering mechanism, allowing the operator to control the direction of the wheels.
  • Examples: Collapsible steering shafts, universal joint steering shafts, splined steering shafts.
  1. Steering Box Mounting Brackets
  • Description: Mounting brackets secure the steering gearbox or pump in place within the equipment.
  • Examples: Steel mounting brackets, rubber-mounted brackets, adjustable brackets.
  1. Steering Stabilizer
  • Description: The steering stabilizer reduces vibration and enhances steering stability, improving control and comfort.
  • Examples: Hydraulic steering stabilizers, shock absorber-style stabilizers, pneumatic stabilizers.
  1. Hydraulic Steering Control Valves
  • Description: Hydraulic steering control valves regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid to the steering cylinders to control the steering angle and response.
  • Examples: Pressure control valves, flow control valves, priority valves.
  1. Ball Joints (Steering)
  • Description: Ball joints are part of the steering linkage, allowing for movement and articulation between different steering components.
  • Examples: Greaseable ball joints, heavy-duty ball joints, adjustable ball joints.
  1. Steering Rack Boots
  • Description: Steering rack boots protect the steering rack from dust, debris, and water while allowing it to move freely.
  • Examples: Rubber rack boots, synthetic rack boots, universal rack boots.
  1. Steering System Hose
  • Description: Steering hoses carry hydraulic fluid between the pump, steering box, and cylinders in a hydraulic steering system.
  • Examples: Hydraulic steering hoses, braided steel hoses, rubberized hoses.

The braking and steering systems are among the most important safety components in heavy machinery, ensuring that the operator can control the machine effectively and stop it in time to avoid accidents. Regular inspection, maintenance, and replacement of components like brake pads, calipers, master cylinders, steering pumps, and linkages are essential for optimal machine performance and safety.Contact us for more details on.

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