Trucktechnic Slack Adjusters

Automatic Slack Adjusters (ASA)

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New Trucktechnic Slack Adjuster range
• new range started
• covers more than 28 truck and trailer manufactures
• contains more than 200 part numbers
• supported by new catalogue
(pictures, line drawings, dimensions, cross references)
• competitive pricing

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Slack Adjuster product range transition
Old New

Meritor Trucktechnic Meritor Trucktechnic

OE & Self OE & Self

Regulating Regulating
All Makes
All Makes

All Makes
Repair Kits

Or new Trucktechnic range has extremely competitive pricing. We

will therefore be phasing out our current slack adjuster repair kits.

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Slack Adjuster range 2011
• attributes of our complete Slack Adjusters (ASA) offer

Trucktechnic ASA Meritor self setting ASA

covers all non self-regulating covers all OE self-regulating

automatic slack adjusters automatic slack adjusters
good performance good performance
better price better durability

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What does an Slack Adjuster (ASA) do?
• automatic slack adjusters eliminate the need for constant
manual brake adjustment
• provide better balance between individual brakes
• insures the braking stroke is maintained within
the recommended or legal limits
• minimize loss of braking performance

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How does an Slack Adjuster (ASA) work?
When the brake pedal is applied:
• the brake chamber push rod pushes the ASA
• camshaft rotation applies the brake shoes
• the ASA and camshaft rotate further
• reduced pedal pressure = less force on the chamber
• the ASA components move back to their pre-set position
• the ASA and camshaft rotate backwards, brake shoes are
disengaged
The clearance is adjusted when:
• excess clearance exists between the brake shoes and drums
• occurs with normal wear and tear
• the ASA will rotates to the necessary position to eliminate
the clearance
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 Trucktechnic part identification
Clevis Pin Diameter

Arm
Length

Spline
Size

Spline Count
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New catalogue - MPN1153

includes photos, line drawings,

dimensions, applications, cross
references to OE, Haldex and
Knorr for all part numbers

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New catalogue - MPN1153

Glossary in 10 languages

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New catalogue - MPN1153

Parts identification in 10 languages

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New catalogue - MPN1153

Visual hard markings explanation

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New catalogue - MPN1153

Cross reference section sorted by manufacturer, Haldex and Knorr

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 New catalogue - how to use
Manufacturer OE Reference
TT Part number Vehicle Type

Hand (LH, RH)

Dimensions

Front view Side view

Competitor References
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TECDOC in April 2011
• there is already information within Tecdoc with generic
drawings and pictures
• this will be changed with the final update to show all new
details/information with the next Tecdoc update

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Announcement / Advertisement

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