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Refill Or Replace Shock Absorbers? How Shock Absorbers Work

  • by Ngugi K.
  • March 14, 2016
shock absorber racing motorcycle Refill Or Replace Shock Absorbers? How Shock Absorbers Work

Shock absorber of a racing motorcycle.
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Shock absorbers are hydraulic pump-like devices that help to control the impact and rebound movement of a vehicle’s springs and suspension. Apart from smoothing out bumps and vibrations, the key role of shock absorbers is to ensure that the vehicle’s tires remain in contact with the road surface at all times. This helps to ensure that the safest control and braking response from the car is maintained.

Below is a brief show on how shock absorbers work, refilling, as well as their replacements.

How Shock Absorbers Work

Auto mechanic examining car shock absorbers Refill Or Replace Shock Absorbers? How Shock Absorbers Work

Auto mechanic examining car shock absorbers.
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More of scientific knowledge is applied in the working of the device. It works by taking the kinetic energy (movement) of your suspension and converting it to thermal energy that is then transferred into the atmosphere through the mechanism of heat exchange. Shock absorbers are basically oil pumps that have a piston that is attached to the end of a piston rod. It then works against hydraulic fluid in the pressure tube. As the suspension travels up and down, the hydraulic fluid is forced through tiny holes inside the piston. These orifices only allow a small amount of fluid through the piston; therefore the piston is slowed in a way that it slows down spring and suspension movement. After a while they adjust to road conditions as the suspension moves. This movement helps them to provide more resistance.

Types of Shock Absorbers

1. Conventional telescopic shocks

It is the simplest type of shock and is replaced rather than being refilled. This shock absorber can be found on both front and rear suspension systems and it is not much expensive.

2. Strut-type shocks

These replaces part of the suspension system and must be more ruggedly built to cope with greater loads and forces.

3. Spring seat shocks

Have both characteristics of conventional telescopic and strut-type shocks. Built using similar components to conventional shock absorbers, spring seat shocks are also sealed requiring full replacement.

Refilling and Replacing Shock Absorbers

re filling rear motorcycle shocks Refill Or Replace Shock Absorbers? How Shock Absorbers Work

Re-filling rear motorcycle shocks
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Regular checking of your vehicle is an important practice to maintain its best condition. It is a recommendation to replace the shocks for every 50,000 miles covered, but this greatly depends on the treatment of one’s vehicle suspension.

Steps in Refilling a Shock Absorber

I. Start by removing the bolt in filling hole

II. Empty old fluid, forcing it out by compressing the shock

III. Starting with shock compressed, draw in new fluid through a tube and extending shock bench bleed to remove trapped air

IV. Replace filling the whole plug.

— Ngugi K.

Ngugi Karani, from Nairobi Kenya, has been writing for Afroautos since its inception. He believes that Africa needs better road transport for transformation. He writes on technology, development and cars. He is inspired by the spirit and passion of the African people to rise above all odds.

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