What Are the Effects of Sudden Braking on a Car?
2 Answers
It can affect the lifespan of the tires and increase wear. Here is some relevant information about sudden braking in cars: 1. Main hazards of long-term sudden braking: Primarily affects the lifespan of the tires and increases wear; reduces the lifespan of the engine; reduces the lifespan of the clutch system; increases fuel consumption; shortens the lifespan of brake pads and brake discs; accelerates the aging of the brake wheel cylinder and master cylinder. 2. Countermeasures: If only the brake pedal is pressed, the braking force needs to overcome two aspects: the vehicle's own kinetic energy and the engine's traction. However, if both the brake pedal and clutch pedal are pressed simultaneously, the torque output from the engine's output shaft is already disconnected from the driveshaft during braking. In this case, the braking force only needs to overcome the car's own kinetic energy without having to overcome the engine's traction, resulting in a shorter braking distance.
I've been driving for almost ten years and always encounter situations requiring sudden braking, which is really not good. Sudden braking accelerates the wear of brake pads and discs. Last time after I replaced new brake pads, I noticed abnormal noises after just two sudden brakes, and upon inspection, found the disc surface had heat deformation. Tires also suffer—locking up easily causes uneven wear, and once during rainy weather, a sudden brake almost caused a tire blowout. What's worse is the heavy burden on the suspension, making shock absorbers prone to damage. I was reminded during car repairs not to drive like this often. Additionally, brake fluid may boil and fail under high temperatures, posing high safety risks, so now I try to slow down in advance. During regular maintenance, I also pay attention to checking these components to avoid accidents.
