One of the main functions of a modern shock absorber - is to ensure the comfort of the driver and passengers.This element is also used to reduce the load on the body when driving over the pit, and all sorts of speed bumps, because a blow primarily transmitted to the wheels, and then to the body.In order to somehow reduce the load, front and rear shock absorbers soften this effort, shrinking by a few centimeters in length.
What is this piece?The front and rear shock absorbers - a small cylinder inside which there is oil.This component reduces the workload and effort to the undercarriage of the car.If this mechanism was made not on the appropriate technology, it is no longer able to provide a smooth ride.Therefore, when choosing these items are always guided by the manufacturer and details of the composition.Who wide popularity got gas shock absorbers.They even tougher and oil, but more reliable in operation.As for the manufacturers, every year more and more motorists acquire Japanese firms stand KYB.
Regardless of whether it is a hydraulic or hydro-pneumatic shock absorber (oil or gas), its main function remains unchanged.Any of the aforementioned rack damps vibrations caused by inertial force during end collision of the vehicle on the irregularities.
general, this mechanism is designed not only to the interior was softer.Now we present a number of basic functions of shock absorbers in cars and trucks:
- control the movement of suspension components, including springs.
- Ensuring efficient braking in all road conditions.
- control over the resistance of the vehicle (front and rear shock absorbers controlled banks and vibrations when driving a car).
- Reduced wear other systems chassis.
- also provides shock VAZ car optimum contact between tire and road, thus the wheel, in turn, not so much wear.Brakes, incidentally, also has a long life because of these mechanisms, as the latter not only reduces the load on the tires, but also on the pads.
If all of these functions relate to both shock absorbers (front and rear), we note the following functions that operate exclusively back mechanisms.
- First, they prevent the vibration of the unsprung mass relative to the body.
- Secondly, the rear shock absorb vibration energy and convert it into heat.This reduces the load on the rear wheels.
From this we see that the front and rear shock absorbers - a mechanism which not only provide comfort to the driver and passengers, but also safety.Therefore, every 60-80 thousand kilometers should replace the part.Upon reaching this value front and rear shock absorbers will no longer perform all the above functions, which means it will be bad not only for you in terms of comfort, but also all the details of the suspension of the car.
