Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber in a Mini

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Symptoms of a Bad Shock Absorber in a Mini
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The shock absorbers are hydraulic pumps like
devices that help to control the rebound movement
of your Mini's springs and suspension.
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They ensure that the tires provide the safest
control and braking response from your car.
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When the shock absorber eventually does go bad,
the Mini 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 many 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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There are vibrations that 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.
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The tires wear unevenly as you drive because
there are different areas of each tire touching
the road.
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This will make your driving experience more
inconvenient and create a bouncing experience.
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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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Worn out seals means 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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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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