Vehicle Springs

Springs are an integral part of any vehicle suspension system. The spring compresses when the wheels passes over the bump and decompresses after, absorbing the force of impact that could otherwise be sent to the chassis. The spring pushes the wheels towards the ground. Keeping the wheel in contact with the ground is very important for vehicle traction and control.

The more rigid the spring, the better the traction and loading capability. However, too rigid springs makes driving uncomfortable. There are many kinds of spring based on structure and material. There are so many materials used for springs to enumerate. The type of material dictates the stiffness of the spring. A steel spring with high yield strength is very stiff and does not compress easily. It is good for very heavy loads. Vehicle springs identified according to structure include coil, leaf, and air springs.

Brake springs are important part of braking systems. In drum brakes, spring holds the brake shoes away from the spinning drum. Applying the brake applies causes the brake shoes to move towards the drum. Disengaging the brake causes the brake springs to pull back the brake shoes, eliminating contact and friction.

Vehicle springs are important. Springs must be in good condition for the vehicle performance and safety. Springs are worn out over time. They lose the springiness after a while. Suspension springs become poor at handling weight and slow to push the wheel towards the ground. Loading and handling is affected. Worn brake springs are slow or unable to disengage the brakes.

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