Does a car need brake maintenance?
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Under normal circumstances, a car does require brake maintenance. Braking, also known as deceleration, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of a running locomotive, vehicle, or other transportation tools or machinery. The purpose of braking is to slow down and stop the vehicle, and its principle involves the energy conversion process of transforming the vehicle's kinetic energy into thermal energy through friction. Maintenance intervals for the braking system: approximately 30,000 kilometers for disc front wheels, around 60,000 kilometers for disc rear wheels, and about 100,000 kilometers for drum brakes. The braking system is crucial for safety, and the replacement cycle is only a rough reference. The key factor is the thickness, and early inspection is the safest approach. Brake fluid should be replaced after approximately 60,000 kilometers of driving. The necessity of brake maintenance: Brake fluid has strong water absorption properties. After one year of a new car's operation, the brake fluid absorbs about 2% water, and the water content can reach 3% after 18 months. This amount of water is sufficient to lower the boiling point of the brake fluid by 25%. The lower the boiling point of the brake fluid, the more prone it is to forming bubbles, leading to vapor lock, which can cause brake failure or even complete loss of function. Additionally, the braking system is highly affected by the working environment. Once problems arise, the car can become extremely dangerous and uncontrollable. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the surface attachments and sludge from the braking system, enhance the lubrication of the wheel cylinders and guide pins, and eliminate abnormal brake noises to ensure driving safety.
