Do You Need to Replace a Pair of Shock Absorbers If One is Broken?

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If one shock absorber is broken, it is necessary to replace the pair, as replacing only one can affect the vehicle's handling and balance. How Car Shock Absorbers Work: In the suspension system, elastic components generate vibrations when impacted. To improve ride comfort, shock absorbers are installed in parallel with the elastic components in the suspension to dampen vibrations. Most shock absorbers used in automotive suspension systems are hydraulic shock absorbers. Their working principle involves the piston inside the shock absorber moving up and down when relative motion occurs between the frame (or body) and axle due to vibrations. This causes the oil in the shock absorber chamber to repeatedly flow from one chamber to another through various orifices.