Construction of a tubeless car tire. A tubeless tire is basically the same structure as a tube tire, with it being more …
Pneumatic actuating system
The pneumatic actuator allows the brakes to be controlled by compressed air (overpressure air 4-10 at. The pressure of the driver's foot on the brake pedal …
Construction of the hydraulic system
Master cylinder, which is used to create fluid pressure in the brake system, consists of a housing, inside which is the brake fluid reservoir and cylinder. In …
Brake actuating systems
Brake actuating systems. Mechanical is used in motor vehicles, hydraulic or pneumatic brake actuators. The function of the brake actuating system is to transfer the muscular force of the driver or …
Concurrent jaws
High braking efficiency can be obtained by using two concurrent jaws. In this mechanism, each of the jaws is pressed by a separate spreader and hangs on …
Hydraulic stabilization
Hydraulic stabilization consists in coupling the action of two or more hydraulic shock absorbers through an appropriate connection, allowing the liquid to flow. If the spring elements of the suspension bend under the same …
Stabilizer
Stabilizer. The car is subjected to centrifugal forces when driving in a curve, which cause the body to tip outwards. This mainly applies to passenger cars, which …
Changing the liquid in the shock absorber
The fluid change in the lever damper takes place as follows: After washing the shock absorbers from the outside, unscrew the valve plugs located on both sides of the shock absorber body (FSO car …
Problems and service of shock absorbers
Problems and service of shock absorbers. The most common shortcomings of shock absorbers include wear of joints and seals. The latter fault allows an oil leak, which negatively reflects on …
Telescopic shock absorbers
Modern passenger cars are often equipped with telescopic shock absorbers. Among the various shock absorbers of this type, one should distinguish telescopic shock absorbers- and two-pipe. The shock absorber is attached to the vehicle …