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A S A - 5 ™ A U T O M AT I C S L A C K A D J U S T E R

Reliable, consistent brake adjustment.

Easy to install. Easy to maintain.

Easier To Use Design, Uncompromised

Performance
A durable, reliable slack adjuster is a critical component in
optimizing the overall braking performance of a vehicle. A properly
functioning and well-maintained slack adjuster not only helps to
minimize out of adjustment brake conditions during roadside
inspections, it also adds life to your brake drums and linings and
helps prevent uneven tire and brake wear. The Bendix® ASA-5™
slack adjuster is an easier-to-install and easier-to-maintain
technology that doesn’t compromise on performance.

With no need for brake chamber size specific versions or a control

arm and associated mounting hardware, the Bendix ASA-5™ slack
design allows fleets to stock fewer part numbers for the greatest
number of applications. Performance is maximized with a
clearance-sensing design that adjusts on brake application,
making it less prone to overadjustment and less sensitive to
varying temperatures and duty cycles than stroke-sensing designs.

Easy To Install And Maintain

The ASA-5™ slack adjuster features liberal installation tolerances to
minimize the risk of improper installation. Because it doesn’t
require special brackets, attachments or tools, installation is quick
and easy. The ASA-5™ slack’s unhanded design allows for a quick
change from right- or left-handed applications simply by rotating
the clevis. There’s no special external bracket or mounting
hardware required. The yoke is offered in both “easy-on” and
“quick-connect” styles for trouble-free installation and removal.

Limited Warranty
We’re confident that the Bendix® ASA-5™ slack adjuster will
perform to the highest standards. Each ASA-5™ slack adjuster is
covered by a powerful Bendix warranty that offers peace of mind
and helps to assure high-quality performance and endurance.
• Line haul applications:
5 years, 500,000 mile limited warranty
• School bus/ charter & interstate ®

bus /city delivery vehicles:

3 years, 300,000 mile limited warranty
• Transit bus / Severe service (refuse and off-highway):
2 years, 200,000 mile limited warranty
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SERVICE PART NUMBERS ASA-5™

SERVICE
ARM
LENGTH
ADAPTER
THREAD
YOKE
OFFSET
SERVICE PARTS/KITS

ASSEMBLY SIZE ADAPTER YOKE LINK

NO.
1 1/4"-10C SPLINE
065162 5" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107163
065163 5 1/2" 5/8-18 5/8" 291452 107160 107164
065164 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107164
EASY-ON EASY-ON
OFFSET STRAIGHT 065244 5 1/2" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107164
YOKE YOKE 801351 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
KIT 107160 KIT 107158 801359 5” 5/8-18 5/8" 291452 107160 107163
Easy-on yoke kits to be used with threaded 1 1/4"-24 SPLINE
adapters 291452, 292756, 297700, & 297701 only.
065166 5" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107163
065167 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
065274 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107164
065306* 5 1/2" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107164
065335* 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107160 107164
065403* 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
801357 5” 5/8-18 5/8" 291452 107160 107163
QUICK CONNECT QUICK CONNECT
OFFSET YOKE STRAIGHT YOKE
KIT 107159 KIT 107157 1 1/2"-10C SPLINE
065168 5" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107163
Quick Connect yoke kits to be used with adapter
kits 107161 or 107162 only. 065169 5 1/2" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107164
065170 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
065172 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
065344* 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
Standard A
065488* 5 1/2" 5/8-18 5/8" 291452 107160 107164
Adapter Push Rod 065508* 5" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107163
Yoke Adapter
25/32” Part No. Thread Size 065700* 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
291452 5/8”-18 UNF 801352 5" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107163
292756 1/2”-20 UNF 801353 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107164
A 801358 5 1/2" 5/8-18 5/8" 291452 107160 107164

1 1/2"-28 SPLINE
065173 5" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107163
Extended
065174 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
A
Adapter Yoke Adapter Push Rod 065175* 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
1-9/32” Part No. Thread Size 065176 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
297700 5/8”-18 UNF 065221* 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107164
297701 1/2”-20 UNF 065245* 5 1/2" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107164
065247* 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
A
065276* 6" 1/2-20 5/8" 292756 107160 107165
801354 5" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107163
801355 5 1/2" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107164
801356* 6" 1/2-20 Straight 292756 107158 107165

1 5/8"-37 SPLINE
065177 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
065178 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164
065179* 6" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107165
065182* 5 1/2" 5/8-18 Straight 291452 107158 107164

*Worm gear incorporates a lubrication passage.

The easy-on yoke assemblies are standard on the ASA-5™ service basic slack adjusters,
however early production assemblies may contain the quick connect yoke. If the quick connect
yoke is required it must be purchased separately and installed by the customer.
All ASA-5™ slack adjusters are supplied with a 45° lube fitting unless otherwise noted.
Application Bendix® ASA-5™ Slack Adjuster
The ASA-5™ slack adjuster is designed for use on Position and Dimensions Locator
Cam-actuated drum brakes. It multiplies and
transforms the linear force of the air actuator into Yoke

rotational force or torque. It is this force that

applies the foundation brake. With its clearance-
sensing design, the ASA-5™ slack automatically
adjusts the clearance between the brake lining and
drum, compensating for wear. Ask for a copy of our
Adapter
Application Guidelines for important information thread size Link
concerning proper application and spring brake
computability.
Arm
Length
Offerings
The Bendix® ASA-5™ slack adjuster is available in a
variety of configurations to meet the needs of
original equipment and aftermarket tractors and
trailers. It’s manufactured in lengths of 5, 51/2 and 6
inches. Worm gear splines are available to accom-
modate 11/4”– 10C, 11/4”– 24, 11/2”– 10C, 11/2”– 28,
and 15/8”– 37 splines. Yoke configurations cover
5
/8”offset and straight applications and both
5
/8”–18 and 1/2”– 20 threaded push rods.

Lube Fitting
Spline Size
(Diameter
and Number
of Teeth)
Yoke
Offset

The most commonly All offset slack adjusters

used adapter is supplied are provided as shown.
with the slack adjuster, If the opposite offset is
alternate adapters must needed remove the
be purchased separately. yoke and rotate 180º.

STRAIGHT OFFSET
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REFER TO THESE PART NUMBERS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

65177 106202
107102
Bendix® ASA-5™ Bendix® ASA-5™ 107279
Automatic Automatic
FEATURES BENEFITS Slack Adjuster Slack Adjuster
65178 107254
107280
Service Part OE Part 65179 107264
107265
Clearance-sensing design Less prone to over adjustment. Number/Equivalent Number 107281
adjusts on brake application Less sensitive to varying 65182 107407
65162 106904 107408
temperatures and duty cycles. 106907 107409
107121 65221 107687
107125 107688
107266 107689
Infinite adjustment rate Provides smoother, more
65163 106197 65244 106208
consistent and precise 106198 106209
107113 107114
adjustment vs. the stroke- 107116 107117
sensing design. 107267 107729
107730
65164 106206
107107 65245 107734
107477 107735
Bronze bushings and Reduces friction and increases 107998 107789
108644 107790
specialized lubricant service life. 65166 106905 108119
106908 108120
107122 109516
BUNA-n sealing boot Provides optimum protection 107126 65247 107739
107269 107788
against outside contaminants 65167 107246 108118
107247 108371
in the harshest environments. 107256 109518
107270 107142
107420 107178
Easy manual adjustment Can be easily adjusted at brake 107992 108000
108646 65276 109627
reline using a standard 9/16- 65168 106901 109628
107111 65306 108292
inch hex wrench. No special 107271 108293
procedures required. 65169 106321 108966
108967
106322
107115 109277
107118 109278
Self-contained package No unreliable anchor bracketing 107272 109517
65170 107103 65335 108555
required. 107176 108974
107262 109038
107273 65344 108617
Unhanded design Minimized complexity and 107297
107995 65488 109271
inventory saves you money. 108647
5011233
109272
No need for special right- and 65172 106194
65508 109357
left-handed versions for offset 107100
107274 65700 131026
installations. 107400
107401 801351 106203
107944 107104
107993 107177
108092 107263
108431 107268
65173 106902 801352 107109
107112 107907
Get your copy of the Bendix® ASA-5™ Changeover 107275 108001
65174 106204 801353 106205
Guide for vehicles equipped with automatic 107105 107106
107143 107999
slack adjusters. It’s an easy-to-use cross-reference 107179
107276
801354 106900
107110
107402
guide from other manufacturers to the 107403 801355 106207
107108
107421
107144
Bendix® ASA-5™ slack adjuster. 107536
107991 107997
107996 801356 107773
Ask your Bendix representative for BW2376 today. 108068
108645
801357 106903
65175 106926 106906
107127 107120
107277 107124
107736
107772 801358 109344
107787 109345
108091 801359 106199
108117 106200
109519 107119
65176 106201 107123
107101 803152 106196
107278
107994
108093
108430

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