What Causes Poor Brake Responsiveness?
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Poor brake responsiveness can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Excessive free travel of the brake pedal; 2. Insufficient or no brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir; 3. Deteriorated brake fluid or excessive buildup of deposits inside the brake lines; 4. Air entering the brake lines or vaporization of brake fluid causing vapor lock. The function of brakes is to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a stop. The working principle involves converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into heat energy through friction between the brake pads and brake drums, as well as between the tires and the ground, thereby slowing down or stopping the vehicle. Brake maintenance methods include: 1. High-temperature protection to prevent corrosion of the brake system, avoid brake pad seizure due to high temperatures, and eliminate brake squeal; 2. Regularly replacing brake fluid; 3. Cleaning oil stains, dirt, and friction dust from brake discs, drums, and other components to ensure proper heat dissipation; 4. Regularly checking the thickness of brake pads or shoes.