Auto Brakes and Suspension


Wondering about what car features may help you save life during those times of emergencies? Here we discuss about the two most important car safety features that helps you to have better control over your car, so that you may drive safely wherever you go:
Auto Brakes
What are they?
Automatic Braking system combines the usage of manual braking systems along with sensor technology. The sensors automatically detect the speed of the vehicle and save you from collision. Most modern Automatic Braking Systems are designed to help the driver with braking assistance. Anti- locking braking systems may also be used to create maximum braking friction on slippery surfaces.
How do they work?
Modern car uses lasers, radars and even video technology to sense the speed of the vehicle. It not only detects your car’s speed, but, it can estimate the speed of the approaching vehicle as well. GPS data may also be used to improve accuracy.
Some car models use collision avoidance system to apply the Auto Brakes as soon as it interprets any signal, even if it is wrong. On the other hand, the collision mitigating system gives a warning sign to the driver and informs him to take immediate action instead. Adaptive Cruise Control technology can also take use of automatic braking system.
Are Auto Brakes Reliable?
The Auto braking system doesn’t take the driver away from the car. They are just an additional safety system to help you during the times of emergencies. Automatic brakes are designed to act as a lifeguard when you face any distraction while driving. It’s primarily designed to save you from collisions and crashes.
Suspension
What are car suspensions?
A car suspension helps you to stay connected with the road and ensures better gripping and braking, especially when driving over rough surfaces. It helps in maximizing the friction between the roads and the tyres, thus ensuring good handling and maximum comfort to the passengers.
How do suspensions work?
Suspensions are primarily made up of springs and dampers. It is part of the chassis that supports the car’s weight, helps maintain tire contact, helps the driver to direct the vehicle and makes a better gripping of tyres with the road. Most modern rear wheel cars possess a live axle and a deal axle.
When springs are abled, the stored potential energy is converted to kinetic energy by pushing down the wheel. On the other hand, the dampers help in dissipating the energy stored in the spring in the form of heat, thus help controlling the bounce when you drive on a bumpy road.
When do you need to check for suspension related issues?
Your suspension may be affected if any of these parts are damaged: air suspension, anti-roll bar and components, springs, rear axle, rear axle carriers, shock absorbers, springs, sub – frames, suspension arms and joints, suspension mountings, suspension spheres and x- members.
Some of the common suspension problems that may require a car service may relate to:
  • Poor wheel alignment that drifts your steering away from the centre. Bushings and control arms may also be affected and may cause handling problems along with excessive tyre wears and tears.
  • An ineffective shock absorber that creates more bounce and shakes.
  • Damaged spring that creates a clunking noise over bumps with one corner of your car being slightly depressed when parked on a levelled road.
  • When you hear a squeaking or a creaking sound, you may need to get your car’s ball joints checked.
If you know how to drive well, you will definitely be able to feel a problematic suspension or a technical glitch in the car’s auto braking system. Consult a qualified car mechanic to fix your problem before your car’s condition worsens!








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