Why Is It Important To Replace Your Brake Springs?
The brake springs disengage the braking action by pulling away the brake pads or shoes away from the discs or drums. Old and worn out brake springs must be replaced. This is very important,.
Broken or weak springs leads to brake dragging. Brake dragging happens when the brake pads or shoes remain in contact with the discs or drums even after stepping off the brake pedal. Brake dragging affects responsiveness of the vehicle and impedes driver control over the vehicle. A vehicle will not be able to accelerate as it normally should due to the brake drag. The dragging action generates heat which can cause brake fade. In short, the braking action is there when not needed and not there when needed.
The effects of broken and weak springs are not exclusive to performance. In automotive, performance and safety are intertwined. Performance is not just about speed. Performance is all about giving the driver better control of the vehicle which is one of the most important elements of road safety.
As already explained, the condition of the brake springs influence stopping and acceleration which is a crucial aspect of vehicle control. Being able to slow down or stop and accelerate as needed is very important to road safety. It provides the driver the ability to react to developing situations on the road.
