Air Brake Parts
List of common parts needed for train brakes and more.
The information provided below are commonly used parts and vendors for those parts.
Clippard items can be purchased via Clippard or Power Systems. Power Systems can provide discounting off of Clippard’s online list price. Our current Power Systems contact is:
Eric Squires, Territory Manager
Power Systems, Inc.
Email: esquires@powersystemsinc.com
Phone: 770-315-6223
David Scruggs, Sales Rep
Power Systems, Inc.
Email: dscruggs@powersalesinc.com
Phone: 770-475-1680 / 770-442-5522
Quick Connect Assembly
1/8” hose to #10-32F
Part No: MQC-3 (multi-Barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3
Part No: MQC-3S (single-Barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-3S
Or
1/8” hose to #10-32F
Part No: MQC-V3
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-V3
No Air Hose Connector Included
The following item needs to be purchased with any of the above options
Barb Hose Fitting
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (multi-barb)
Pack of 10
Part No: 11752-3-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/11752-3-PKG
Or
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting (single-barb)
Pack of 10
Part No: 11792-4-PKG
Quick Connect Fitting (1/8” Hose)
Part No: MQC-F (mult-barb)
https://www.clippard.com/part/MQC-F
Or
Part No: MQC-FS (single barb)
Reusable Hose Clamp
Thread-On (Package of 10)
Part No: 5000-2-PKG
Brake hose - Polyurethan Hose
1/4” OD - 1/8” ID Black Solid
50’ Roll
Part No: URH1-0804-BKS-050
https://www.clippard.com/part/URH1-0804-BKS-050
Note: Other color’s available
Brake Cylinder
7/8” Bore S/S Cylnder, Stud Mount
Part No: SRR-14-1
https://www.clippard.com/part/SRR-14-1
Note: This is different than what Titan Train sells with brake kit.
Cylinder Hose Fitting
1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 11924-1-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/11924-1-PKG
Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes with an existing brake cylinder you may need a smaller version of this fitting.
Cylinder Hose Swivel Fitting
1/8” Pipe to 1/8” Hose Fitting
Pack of 1
Part No: SP0-4-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/SP0-4-PKG
Note: If you use Mountain Car / Titan Train Brakes this is what is shipped with Air Brake line kit.
“X” Coupling
10-32” X Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 15002-5-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/15002-5-PKG
Note: This is typical used to create Tee adapters with brake lines under rail cars.
Barb Hose Fitting
#10-32 to 1/8” ID Hose Fitting
Pack of 10
Part No: 11752-3-PKG
1/8” ID Hose “T” Fitting, ENP, Pack of 5
Part No: T44-4-PKG
https://www.clippard.com/part/T44-4-PKG
Note: This would be used as an alternative to making your own “T” connector using 10-32 “X” coupler + Barb Hose Fitting + Screw Plugs.
Brake Pressure Regulator with Handle and Gauge
Vendor: Tom Bee
https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-brake-pressure-regulator-with-handle
Note: Individual parts are available from Tom Bee Online.
Pressure Actuated Switch
Compressor On/Off
https://tombeeonline.com/products/tom-bee-shut-off-switch-fixed-65-psi
Braided Line
Part No: AAF-ALL46300-15
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAF-ALL46300-15
Note: This was used by some on the output of the compressor to the inline check valve. This was used because of heat causing plastic brake hoses to burst between the air compressor and the inline check valve.