What Causes the Brake Pump to Fail?
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The reasons for brake pump failure are as follows: 1. The brake wheel cylinder is not a wear-prone component; its failure is usually due to quality issues. Dirty brake fluid can clog the brake lines, causing excessive pressure in the master cylinder, rendering the brakes ineffective and making the pump prone to damage. 2. Damage to the wheel cylinder is related to not replacing the brake discs and pads in time. When the brake discs and pads wear to their limits, continued use can lead to wheel cylinder damage. 3. Low-quality or aged brake fluid can corrode the sealing cups in the master cylinder, resulting in poor sealing, inability to maintain oil pressure, and subsequent pump damage. Here is some additional information about brake pumps: 1. The principle of car braking is friction. All cars use durable brake pads that press tightly against the rotating parts of the car, using friction to bring them to a stop. 2. The braking systems used in cars can be divided into two types: hydraulic braking systems and pneumatic braking systems. 3. The working principle of a hydraulic braking system is based on the physics concept that 'pressure is equal throughout a liquid.' It uses a sealed pipeline connected to a hydraulic pump. When the master cylinder applies pressure to the brake fluid, the incompressible liquid transmits the pressure to the wheel cylinders, causing the two pistons inside the wheel cylinders to extend outward under the liquid pressure, pushing the brake pads against the brake discs to generate braking force. Therefore, hydraulic pumps are essential in hydraulic braking systems.