For 1990-2009 cars only
The Bendix® AD-9 air brake dryer is a desiccant type (moisture absorbing) air dryer. The dryer consists of a die cast aluminum end cover secured to a cylindrical steel outer shell with eight cap screws and nuts. The end cover contains the following:
| • | A discharge check valve assembly |
| • | A safety valve |
| • | A purge valve housing assembly, which includes the following: |
| - | The heater |
| - | The thermostat assembly |
The air brake dryer has three female pipe thread air connections. The ports and connections are identified as follows:
Port Identification | Function/Connection |
|---|---|
CON | Control Port (purge valve control and turbo cutoff) |
SUP/11 | Supply Port (air in) |
DEL/2 | Delivery Port (air out) |
