Does Steering While Braking Cause Damage to the Car?
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Steering while braking can cause damage to the car, particularly by wearing out the front tires and damaging the power steering system. Turning the steering wheel while braking can harm the power steering mechanism, increasing the load on the steering gear and booster, accelerating wear and aging of the power steering components, and affecting driving safety. First, steering while braking accelerates the wear of the front tires. On most cars, the front wheels serve as both the steering and driving wheels, experiencing significantly more wear compared to the rear wheels. If you frequently steer while braking, the tires will directly rub against the ground, speeding up front tire wear and shortening their lifespan, thereby increasing driving safety risks.