The Genie 218345GT is a genuine OEM Negative Brake Piston built for the Genie GTH-844 telehandler. Sourced directly from Genie, this component meets the exact specifications of the original part it replaces. As a genuine OEM part, it is manufactured to the same standards as the component installed at the factory, ensuring correct dimensional fit and reliable function within the brake assembly. Cross-reference part number 218345GT against your GTH-844 parts manual before ordering to confirm it is the correct item for your machine's serial number.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Genie's exact dimensional and material specifications, ensuring the piston seats and seals correctly within the brake assembly.
- Direct OEM Replacement — Designed as a drop-in replacement for the original Negative Brake Piston on the GTH-844, with no modification required to the brake assembly.
- Confirmed GTH-844 Fitment — Verified for the Genie GTH-844 telehandler; always cross-reference your machine's parts manual to confirm applicability to your serial number range.
- Brake Engagement Integrity — A correctly functioning piston ensures the negative brake engages and releases as designed, maintaining safe and predictable machine operation.
A negative brake piston is a key internal component of a spring-applied, pressure-released brake system — a design commonly referred to as a "negative brake" because the brake is engaged by spring force and released by fluid pressure acting on the piston. When fluid pressure is applied, the piston compresses the spring and releases the brake, allowing the machine to move; when pressure is removed, the spring forces the piston back and the brake re-engages automatically. A worn, cracked, or incorrectly fitted piston can cause the brake to drag, fail to release fully, or fail to hold the machine securely, all of which present serious operational and safety risks on a loaded telehandler.
Part Details
| Part Number | 218345GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Negative Brake Piston |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models |
|---|---|
| GTH-844 | GTH-844 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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