Timely repair of the braking system - a guarantee of safety on the road

In the traffic rules there are several faults in which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited, even to the repair site. Among them there is a malfunction of the steering, towing device, malfunction of the brake system manometer, if any, as well as the braking system itself. Such violations are punishable by a fine of up to 5 thousand rubles with deprivation of the right to drive.

Repair of the braking system is, in principle, a simple procedure, but it still requires certain skills. Malfunctions of the brake system can be divided into several categories: leakage, which was formed as a result of breakthrough of connecting hoses, or other damage to the pipeline, wear of the cuffs in the main brake cylinder (GTZ), as well as their wear in working cylinders, directly on the wheels.

The brake system is divided into two circuits, each of which is independent of the other. This design is quite convenient, since the failure of both circuits immediately happens very rarely. But, despite this, the repair of the brake system should be carried out along the entire perimeter, since in case of a malfunction in one circuit the probability of the second failure increases, since they all have approximately the same service life.

Now about everything in more detail. GTZ has a rather large resource of work, care for it is reduced to the timely replacement of rubber seals. Its plane inside is mirror-like, it does not touch the steel piston, therefore, its wear, in principle, is impossible, because only rubber seals touch it.

Maintenance of the brake system can be a little more complicated. The front wheels are turning, so the brake hoses that approach the calipers break in the bends. In this case, the repair of the brake system is not limited to only one side. If you had to change one hose, then the second, too, is likely to break soon, so they are recommended to change in pairs.

There are cases when one of the tubes is interrupted by a stone from under the bottom, then it is subject only to replacement. After that, it is necessary to remove the air from the system, but, thanks again to the two-circuit system, only from one circuit.

In addition to those listed, the most common malfunction of the brake system is the wear of the pads, both in front and behind. It is proved that drum brakes are less effective and wear-resistant, therefore it is necessary to change such pads much more often than disk ones. As for the drums and discs themselves, the first ones are usually made of aluminum, and the second ones are made of steel, they are practically not subject to wear.

Malfunctions of the brake system can lead to very disastrous consequences, since untimely braking leads to an accident. Well, if it does without victims, but at high speed it is unlikely. Therefore, a thing like a braking system, you need to constantly remember, monitor the condition of the pipeline, and monitor the level of brake fluid in the tank. If there is a breakdown, then you need to carry out a timely repair of the brake system. This is the guarantee of safety on the road, in addition, do not forget about compliance with the high-speed regime.