{"product_id":"0107508-genuine-bendix®-air-brake-compressor-tf-750-for-cat","title":"0107508 | Genuine Bendix® Air Brake Compressor TF-750 For Cat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ftp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Air Brake Compressor\u003cstrong\u003e 0107508 \u003c\/strong\u003eis the engine-driven pump that supplies compressed air for a truck or bus air brake system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ftp-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ftp-spec\" style=\"width: 100.029%; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 14.6156%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.0628%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 14.6156%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.0628%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e0107508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 14.6156%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.0628%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBendix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 14.6156%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.0628%; height: 35.6px;\"\u003eCaterpillar 3406B truck engine, Caterpillar 3406C truck engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 14.6156%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.0628%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeterbilt, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenworth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreightliner, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ftp-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCooling: Water\/Air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Inlet: Left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Outlet: Left\/Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRated Displacement: at 16.5 CFM at 1250 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Cylinder Single Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlange: Mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePurpose \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Operates the air brakes (primary purpose)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplies compressed air to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps air tanks charged so brakes apply and release correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout air pressure, the brakes \u003cstrong\u003ecannot function\u003c\/strong\u003e—and the system is designed to apply brakes automatically for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Maintains safe operating air pressure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuously replaces air lost during braking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with the \u003cstrong\u003egovernor\u003c\/strong\u003e to regulate pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeps pressure in the safe range (usually \u003cstrong\u003e120–135 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent pressure = predictable braking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Powers other air-operated systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond brakes, compressed air is used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClutch assist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir horns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne compressor supports multiple critical vehicle systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Ensures fail-safe braking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir brake systems are \u003cstrong\u003efail-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf pressure drops too low, \u003cstrong\u003espring brakes apply automatically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrevents runaway vehicles and loss of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Supports vehicle safety and compliance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired by law for heavy vehicles with air brakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMust meet DOT air-pressure build-up standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA properly functioning compressor keeps the vehicle \u003cstrong\u003elegal and safe to operate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns of a Bad Air Brake Compressor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Slow air pressure build-up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes much longer than normal to reach operating PSI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFails DOT air build-up test\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn piston rings, leaking valves, internal wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Won’t reach full pressure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure stalls below ~120 PSI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernor never cuts out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal leakage or failing compressor head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Air pressure drops quickly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure falls fast after braking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-air warning comes on often\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressor can’t keep up with demand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Excessive oil in air lines or air dryer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOily residue in tanks or dryer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil blowing out of air dryer purge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn compressor rings or seals (very common)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Unusual noises\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnocking, rattling, grinding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoud ticking that wasn’t there before\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical wear or internal damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6. Overheating\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressor runs extremely hot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt smell near compressor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restricted air flow, lubrication issues, overworking unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e7. Air dryer purging too often\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDryer purges constantly or irregularly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressor struggling to maintain pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e8. Engine performance issues\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoss of power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased engine load\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressor seizing or dragging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e9. Coolant or oil leaks (water-cooled compressors)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil in coolant or coolant in oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal leaks at compressor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Failed seals or cracked head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e10. Brake warning lights \/ alarms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-air buzzer sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake warning light stays on\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCause:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insufficient air pressure from compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bendix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBendix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading manufacturer of \u003cstrong\u003eair brake systems, safety technologies, and control components\u003c\/strong\u003e for commercial trucks, buses, and trailers. Known for innovations in \u003cstrong\u003ebraking, stability, and traction control\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bendix supplies OEM and aftermarket parts across North America. 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