Know the Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber

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Know the Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber
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The shock absorbers absorb the shock that is
experienced by the vehicle as the tires are
moving on the road.
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In other words, the shock absorbers are hydraulic
pumps like devices that help to control the
impact and rebound movement of your car's springs
and suspension.
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They ensure that the tires remain in contact
with the road surface at all times and provides
the safest control and braking response from your
car.
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Generally, the shock absorbers last for a long
period of time, but there is no guarantee that it
won't malfunction.
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When the shock absorber eventually does go bad,
the car comes up with a series of symptoms of
which some are listed below.
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Steering wheel vibrations
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There are numerous components and parts that are
inside a shock absorber, such as the piston seals
and valves.
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When these parts get worn out, fluid will come
out of the valves or seals rather than maintain a
steady flow.
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This results in vibrations which will become more
intense if you drive over a pothole, rocky
terrain, or a bump.
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Uneven tire wear
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Shock absorbers help in keeping your tires even
and aligned on the road and there are bad shock
absorbers, then your tires will wear unevenly.
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Generally, the tires wear unevenly as you drive
on them because there are different areas of each
tire touching the road.
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This will only make your driving experience more
inconvenient and it will create a bouncing
experience.
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Swerving
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The car might starts swerving when the driver
applies the brakes for slowing down, due to a bad
shock absorber.
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The main reason for this is that all the
vehicles weight pulls in the opposite direction
in which the steering wheel is being turned.
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Leaky fluid
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There are seals inside the shock absorber which
keeps the suspension fluid contained.
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When these seals get worn out, the suspension
fluid will leak out onto the body of the shock
absorber and is visible on the road.
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If such leaks go unnoticed, then your vehicle
will eventually malfunction after enough fluid
leaks from the shock absorber.
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Slow braking
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A very noticeable symptom of a bad shock absorber
is slow braking.
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This is when you apply foot pressure to the brake
pedal and then the braking system takes a few
seconds or more to respond.
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This is a clear indication that your shock
absorber has gone bad and the problem needs to be
addressed immediately.
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