In addition to ensuring stability, shock absorbers are an ally of the brakes
Worn shock absorbers compromise not only the stability of the car in corners, but also the longest braking distance
Published on 2026-03-04 at 06:00 PM
Updated on 2026-04-06 at 01:21 AM
A mistake by most drivers regarding the function of shock absorbers, as most think that they work in curves to maintain the stability of the car, so as not to let it swing dangerously, skid and lose handling.
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Anyone who thinks this is not wrong, because this is one of their functions. But there is a second one, which is to keep the wheels on the asphalt when the driver brakes the car.
So, when the shock absorber gets old and loses its function, there are drivers who think that the only problem will be in the curves, just be careful. Negatively, the braking distance will be greatly increased by the lack of friction between the tires and the asphalt. And there is no care for the driver who solves it. Listen to this.
