Washing your car at home: Why shouldn't you rush to spray water on the wheels?

Washing your car at home is a habit of many car users to be able to clearly understand the condition of the car as well as take the best care of your "baby". However, during the car washing process, if you are subjective or lack knowledge and spray it arbitrarily, it can affect the parts and details of the car, one of which is the brake system.

Many car users after driving long distances, or driving for many hours in the city... When washing the car, immediately spray water on the four wheels to remove dirt. This seems harmless, but in the long run, if not careful, the car will damage the brake discs. Because, during the operation of the car, the brake discs and brake pads rub against each other, accumulating heat.

In this case, if you wash the car while the brake disc is still hot, it will cause the brake disc to shrink more or less quickly and unevenly. In fact, this is difficult to see with the naked eye, but over time it can cause the brake disc to warp.

Warped brake discs will affect braking performance. Causes the brakes to vibrate or make loud noises when braking. In severe cases, it can cause brake failure and cause an accident.

If you regularly spray water on the wheels to wash the car right after each long journey or the car has been used for many hours, gradually the driver can feel the brake discs being affected through vibration in the steering wheel or brake pedal when braking.

If you notice these symptoms, you should take your car to a service center or garage for inspection and repair as soon as possible. Usually, if the brake disc is warped, it will be fixed by grinding the brake disc or replacing it with a new one.

Therefore, to prevent problems with brake disc warping. When washing your car, always let the brakes cool down before washing the car, especially after long drives or driving in heavy traffic conditions.