The Role of Car Absorbers
Your car’s shock absorbers play a crucial role in keeping your ride stable, comfortable, and safe.
They control how your car handles bumps, corners, and braking. Over time, absorbers wear out and when that happens, your car’s comfort and safety are affected.
What Do Car Absorbers Do?
- Absorbers reduce the bounce after hitting bumps.
- They keep the tyres in contact with the road for better grip.
- They help maintain stability during braking and cornering.
Common Signs of Worn Car Absorbers
- Car Feels Bouncy or Unstable
If your car keeps bouncing after going over a hump, the absorbers are no longer damping effectively.
- Nose Dives When Braking
When you brake and the front of your car dips sharply, it’s a classic sign of weak front absorbers.
- Uneven Tyre Wear
Worn absorbers cause tyres to lose consistent contact with the road, leading to patchy wear patterns.
- Poor Cornering or Body Roll
If your car sways too much when turning, your suspension isn’t holding the body steady.
- Clunking or Knocking Sounds
Noises when driving over uneven roads can indicate worn absorber mounts or internal damage.
- Longer Braking Distance
A less obvious but serious symptom which is poor damping, it means your tyres lose traction more easily.
What Causes Car Absorbers to Wear Out?
- Age and mileage: Absorbers degrade over time, especially after 80,000–100,000 km.
- Rough road conditions: Potholes and uneven roads accelerate wear.
- Heavy loads: Carrying excess weight strains the suspension.
- Leaking hydraulic fluid: Internal seals can wear out, reducing absorber efficiency.
- Poor maintenance habits: Ignoring early symptoms causes further component wear.
When to Replace Car Absorbers
- Typically every 80,000 – 100,000 km, or sooner if symptoms appear.
- Have your suspension checked during routine servicing or tyre replacement.
- Replace all four absorbers in pairs (front or rear) for balanced handling.
Prevention & Maintenance Tips
- Avoid speeding over humps or potholes.
- Don’t overload your vehicle unnecessarily.
- Do wheel alignment after changing absorbers.
Conclusion
Your car’s absorbers are key to comfort, control, and safety. If your ride feels unstable, noisy, or bouncy, don’t ignore it and get it checked by professionals. A simple inspection at TT Motorsport can help restore that smooth, confident drive.
At TT Motorsport Singapore, our technicians inspect your absorber system thoroughly by checking for leaks, worn mounts, and uneven damping.
We offer OEM, high-performance and original brand absorber replacements to suit your driving needs.
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