What are the causes of braking issues in new energy vehicles?
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The reasons why new energy vehicles cannot brake effectively are: Lack of necessary maintenance: Insufficient maintenance of the braking system, excessive impurities in the brake master cylinder, or failure of the vacuum booster pump; Improper operation: Mechanical failure due to improper operation, such as prolonged downhill driving causing the brake pads to overheat, the brake drums to carbonize, and the braking function to completely fail; Overloading: Severe overloading increases the vehicle's inertia under the effect of gravitational acceleration, directly leading to brake failure. Methods to prevent brake failure include: Regularly inspecting the brake pedal, brake discs and pads, brake vacuum booster pump, and brake master cylinder. When checking the brake pads, also examine the wear on the brake discs or drums, and regularly inspect and replace the brake fluid.
Having driven new energy vehicles for many years, the common causes of brake issues are primarily mechanical component wear. Although new energy vehicles use regenerative braking to reduce the frequency of brake pad friction, wear still occurs over time. Brake disc rust, hydraulic fluid aging and leakage, or brake pump failure can all lead to sluggish response. Additionally, improper system settings, such as excessively high priority for regenerative braking, may prevent timely switching to traditional braking in emergencies, increasing potential hazards. It's important to pay attention to changes in brake feel, regularly check brake pad thickness and fluid levels, and promptly visit a professional shop for inspection if abnormalities are detected. This can effectively prevent major issues.
