Symptoms of a Bad
Shock Absorber in a Mini
The shock
absorbers are hydraulic pumps like devices that help to control the rebound movement of your Mini's springs and suspension.
They ensure that the tires provide the safest control and braking response from your car.
When the shock
absorber eventually does go bad, the Mini comes up with a series of symptoms of which some are listed below.
There are many parts that are inside a shock absorber, such as the piston, seals and valves.
When these parts get worn out, fluid will come out of the valves or
seals rather than maintain a steady flow.
There are vibrations that will become more intense if you
drive over a pothole, rocky terrain, or a bump.
Shock absorbers help in keeping your tires even and aligned on the road.
The tires
wear unevenly as you drive because there are different areas of each tire touching the road.
This will make your driving experience more inconvenient and create a
bouncing experience.
There are seals inside the shock absorber which keeps the suspension fluid contained.
Worn out seals means the suspension
fluid will leak out onto the body of the shock absorber and is visible on the road.
If such leaks go unnoticed, then your vehicle will eventually malfunction after enough fluid leaks from the shock absorber.
A very noticeable symptom of a bad shock absorber is slow braking.
apply foot pressure to the brake pedal and then
You
the braking system takes a few seconds or more to respond.
This is a clear indication that your
shock absorber has gone bad and the problem needs to be addressed immediately.
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