Power Products 11451PB Emergency Gladhand – Red Air Brake Coupler

The Power Products 11451PB is a red emergency gladhand designed to connect the emergency (supply) air brake line between a truck or tractor and trailer. This die-cast aluminum coupler features a color-coded red face plate for quick identification and meets SAE J318 specifications for air brake line couplers. The emergency line supplies pressurized air to charge the trailer's air tanks and release the spring brakes, making this a critical component for safe trailer operation.

Signs You Need a New Gladhand

• Visible cracks, corrosion, or damage to the gladhand body or face plate
• Air leaks when connected to trailer (audible hissing at the coupling)
• Worn or missing rubber seal allowing air to escape
• Difficult to connect or disconnect from mating gladhand
• Spring-loaded detent no longer holds connection securely
• Cross-threading or damaged pipe threads causing leaks at mounting point
• Trailer spring brakes won't release or release slowly due to poor air supply
• DOT inspection failure for air brake system components

Specifications

Cross References

This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:

• Haldex/Midland: 11451
• Phillips Industries: 12-008
• Velvac: 035042, 035144
• Bendix: 278524
• Meritor: R950115, 9528991000
• Tramec Sloan: 441016, GH016
• World American: WA11451
• Freightliner: ABPN42AGHSE
• Mack: 59QE124
• Euclid: E-9108
• Dayton Parts: 12-40419
• Leland: L1080
• Automann: 179.1002
• Fruehauf: ACA-0247-1
• Other: 035042, 36201, GH11451, OTR11451

Applications

This emergency gladhand fits virtually all Class 8 trucks, tractors, trailers, and dollies equipped with standard air brake systems, including:

• Freightliner: Cascadia, Columbia, Century, Coronado, M2, FLD, Classic
• Kenworth: T680, T880, T800, W900, T660, T370, T270
• Peterbilt: 579, 389, 388, 387, 386, 384, 379, 367, 365
• International: LT, LoneStar, ProStar, 9900, 9400, 9200, 4000 series
• Volvo: VNL, VNR, VNM, VHD series
• Mack: Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, CXU, CHU, GU series
• Western Star: 4900, 5700, 4700 series
• Dry van, flatbed, tanker, and refrigerated trailers
• Converter dollies and multi-trailer combinations

How Gladhands Work

Gladhands are genderless coupling devices that connect the air brake lines between a tractor and trailer. Two gladhands are used per combination: one for the service (blue) line that controls the trailer brakes during normal operation, and one for the emergency (red) line that supplies air pressure to the trailer tanks and holds off the spring brakes. To connect, align the two couplers at 90 degrees, press the seals together, and rotate to lock. The rubber grommets create an airtight seal. Emergency gladhands are polarized (keyed differently than service gladhands) to prevent incorrect cross-connection of the two lines.

Color Coding (North America - SAE J318)

Red = Emergency/Supply Line: Supplies air to trailer tanks and releases spring brakes. If this line disconnects or loses pressure while driving, the trailer spring brakes automatically apply as a safety feature.

Blue = Service/Control Line: Controls trailer service brakes during normal braking operations.

Always inspect gladhand seals regularly and replace worn or damaged seals to prevent air leaks. Carry spare gladhands and seals in your cab for roadside repairs. Thread sealant tape is recommended when installing to 1/2" NPT ports.

Handling Time
At All Pro Truck Parts we do our best to ship all orders same day for orders placed before 12:00pm Central Standard Time. Same day shipment is never guaranteed. For standard UPS or USPS shipping, you will typically receive your package in 1 - 5 business days. Shipping times are never guaranteed and All Pro Truck Parts is not responsible for lost or delayed shipments by the carrier. Carrier times vary by distance from shipment origin and may change without prior notice. Shipping price is calculated from package dimensions and weight. Calculated rates for orders will be available at checkout. Orders placed after 12:00pm CST on Fridays will not be fulfilled until the following business day, Monday morning barring a holiday.

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Returns
All Pro Truck Parts offers lifetime returns for any reason on NEW, UNOPENED items in the original packaging with exceptions. (See sale items and special order items).
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Used items (if applicable)
Items marked as USED at the time of sale will be accepted for return up to 30 days from the date of sale. 

Defective items (if applicable)
Defective items under manufacturer warranty will be eligible for return, as well as a full refund for the total amount paid by the customer. The following criteria must be met to be eligible. (a). The part is under manufacturer warranty (b). the manufacturer has determined the part defective for the purchased application. 

Refunds (if applicable)
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If approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 7 business days. For order placed by phone through a card terminal, you must call in to initiate the refund. 

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Sale items (if applicable)
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Special Order Items (if applicable)
Special order items may be eligible for a refund. The decision to accept a special order item for refund is left solely to the All Pro Truck Parts management team. 

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@allprotruckparts.com and send your item to: All Pro Truck Parts, 3948 Interstate 30 W, Caddo Mills TX 75135, United States.

Shipping
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Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

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For returned items designated as "Free Shipping", any items shipped to the customer in which the customer did not pay shipping. All Pro Truck Parts will recover the cost of shipping to the customer's address from the refundable amount owed to the customer on the return and inspection of the item.