Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 335 / 539
Si los amortiguadores de tu coche están en mal estado, ¿qué puede pasar?
If your car's shock absorbers are in poor condition, what can happen?
- ALa dirección se volverá dura al girar.The steering will become heavy when turning.
- BLa distancia de frenado aumentará un 40%.The braking distance will increase by 40%.
- CLa distancia de frenado aumentará peligrosamente.The braking distance will increase dangerously.
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- CLa distancia de frenado aumentará peligrosamente.The braking distance will increase dangerously.
Shock absorbers in poor condition seriously affect the vehicle's stability and increase the braking distance. They are essential for keeping the wheels gripping the road surface, especially on bends and in emergency braking. When the shock absorbers are worn, the car can sway more than normal and the tyres lose grip, which leads to a dangerous increase in braking distance. This is particularly critical on wet or slippery surfaces, where loss of traction can cause skids.
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