Mistakes that destroy car braking systems

Frequent sudden braking

Constantly braking hard will put more stress on the braking system, causing faster wear of the car's brake discs and calipers. In addition, the heat generated during this process will significantly reduce the life of the brakes.

Therefore, drivers should be cautious when driving at excessive speeds because this increases the braking resistance when needing to stop the vehicle urgently. To reduce the negative effects, we need to observe, predict traffic situations and brake from a distance.

Continuous acceleration when traffic jam

In heavy traffic situations, drivers should only accelerate slightly to catch up with the vehicle in front instead of pressing the accelerator and suddenly braking. If this is done too often, the brakes can burn out and no longer work effectively when really needed.

Put your left foot on the brake pedal

When driving, some drivers often have the habit of placing their left foot on the brake pedal. This can lead to situations where they accidentally step on the brake while driving normally, resulting in unnecessary brake use.

Along with that, this habit can make us mistakenly step on the brake and accelerator in some cases of losing concentration. Therefore, the driver does not need to use the left foot when driving an automatic car. In the case of driving a manual car, the driver should put the left foot on the clutch pedal.

Brake when going downhill

When driving downhill, if the driver continuously applies the brakes, it will generate a lot of heat, and can even cause the brake pads to burn or warp. This can lead to a brake failure, endangering the lives of the driver and passengers.

Therefore, the driver should switch to semi-automatic mode for cars with automatic transmission, and for manual transmission cars, they should shift to a lower gear. The driver should follow the principle of going uphill in the same gear and going downhill in the same gear. When following this principle, the car's transmission system will slow down the car, helping the brake system reduce pressure.

Leaving too many items in the car

Our cars are not mobile warehouses, but some people still have the habit of carrying unnecessary items in their cars. Remember, the extra weight of the car only requires more pressure on the brakes to bring the car to a stop.

Not changing brake fluid regularly

Failure to change brake fluid regularly can cause damage to the brake lines. Old brake fluid absorbs moisture, which can cause corrosion of the master cylinder, brake lines, and pistons. This can result in reduced braking performance or even total brake failure. To protect these components, owners should change their brake fluid once a year.

Pull the handbrake when the car has not stopped completely.

The handbrake is not designed to stop the car when it is moving, but is only designed to keep the car stationary when it has come to a complete stop. Therefore, if the car is moving, the driver accidentally pulls the handbrake, causing the braking force to act on the 2 rear wheels, causing the wheels to skid and lose control.

Do not release the handbrake while the vehicle is moving.

Some drivers often forget to release the handbrake but still operate the vehicle, which causes the brake shoes and brake pads to remain pressed against the brake disc, creating a lot of friction, which can cause the brake pads to burn.

When this happens, some car models will signal with a warning light on the central clock to remind the driver. Along with that, the car's unusual delay and a burning smell from the brake system are also notable signs. In addition, not releasing the handbrake can also damage the sensor systems mounted on this part, such as the ABS anti-lock braking system. The worst consequence in this case is that a high level of heat can arise, causing the brake fluid to boil, leading to complete brake failure./.