ZF Aftermarket Malaysia, part of the ZF group of companies usually more well known for their transmission making, offers a complete range of SACHS shock absorbers and Lemförder steering and suspension products for many popular Asian car models such as Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Proton, Perodua and Toyota. According to them, shock absorbers play a critical role in car safety and they are advising drivers and vehicle owners to have them checked professionally before traveling this coming holiday season as many take this important piece of equipment for granted.
“Many people do not realise that worn out or damaged shock absorbers have a major impact on car safety”, said Cheah Chee Luen, General Manager Independent Aftermarket (IAM), ZF Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd..
Shock absorbers stabilise the movement of a car (up and down as well as sideways - keeping check bounce, rebound & bodyroll too) and distribute forces evenly for a smooth and safe ride. Defective, or in most cases, worn out shock absorbers not only reduce braking performance, resulting in longer stopping distances, but also increase the chances of skidding or aquaplaning when the roads are wet. They cause the car to wallow around during cornering or after hard bumps instead of keeping the body of the vehicle in control.
Shock absorbers have a natural lifespan due to wear and tear. They are usually steel struts that is suspended in fluid with or without gas in their strut tubes. These will usually get weak in time or the struts seals wear out from all the hard knocks it absorbs from the road due to everyday use. ZF Aftermarket Malaysia experts strongly recommend that shock absorbers and all complementary components be initially inspected after 80,000 kilometers at the latest, and thereafter every 20,000 kilometers.
Damage and wear may pose a serious safety risk particularly when travelling on vacation. The high payload – often associated with an unfavorable distribution of the center of gravity as a result of roof racks or bicycles on the trailer hitch – makes the car much more unstable than usual from a physical perspective. In critical situations such as emergency braking or evasive maneuvers, worn components can have a much more dramatic effect. In serious cases, the bounce after hitting a pothole or a dip in the road would cause the car to keep bouncing up an down due to inertia as the springs of the car do not have any means of slowing down - a job actually controlled by the shock absorbers.
So do ensure that the shock absorbers in your car are working properly. At any time, not just during the festive season. Take a look at the short video below.
PRESS RELEASE
Chassis Check for a Safe Vacation This Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Shock absorbers are a hidden safety element
Professional checks required every 20,000km
Maintain original quality with replacement parts from SACHS
The vacation season is a grueling endurance test for most cars: Long journeys with maximum payload, high temperatures, traffic jams, mountain passes, and poor road conditions. According to ZF Aftermarket Malaysia, shock absorbers play a critical role in car safety and are advising drivers to have them checked professionally before traveling this coming holiday season.
“Many people do not realise that worn out or damaged shock absorbers have a major impact on car safety”, said Cheah Chee Luen, General Manager Independent Aftermarket (IAM), ZF Sales & Service (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd..
According to ZF Aftermarket Malaysia, defective shock absorbers not only reduce braking performance, resulting in longer stopping distances, but also increase the chances of skidding or aquaplaning when the roads are wet. In line with this, ZF Aftermarket Malaysia experts strongly recommend that shock absorbers and all complementary components be initially inspected after 80,000 kilometers at the latest, and thereafter every 20,000 kilometers.
Cheah Chee Luen continued, “Worn shock absorbers can also increase wear of tires, fatigue the driver and increase passenger discomfort; none of which are desirable when taking a long trip. Additionally, the effect of components such as shock absorbers or steering components tends to fade slowly and continually, and as such, the familiarization effect is often sufficient to prevent drivers from noticing the wear themselves. That’s why we strongly advise drivers to get their shock absorbers, brake pads and steering inspected before traveling this holiday season.”
Damage and wear may pose a serious safety risk particularly when travelling on vacation. The high payload – often associated with an unfavorable distribution of the center of gravity as a result of roof racks or bicycles on the trailer hitch – makes the car much more unstable than usual from a physical perspective. In critical situations such as emergency braking or evasive maneuvers, worn components can have a much more dramatic effect.
To emphasise this point, the company has produced a video to remind Malaysian drivers of the important role that shock absorbers have on car safety and ride comfort. Please click here to view the video.
ZF Aftermarket Malaysia offers a complete range of SACHS shock absorbers and Lemförder steering and suspension products for many popular Asian car models such as Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Proton, Perodua and Toyota.
Cheah Chee Luen shared, “Shock absorbers are relatively easy to replace, but it is important that the replacement parts are of the same quality as the original parts, otherwise the performance and longevity will be compromised. Our SACHS Asian range is affordable for Malaysian drivers, but still incorporates 100 years of experience, German technology and quality control processes. This is to ensure parts that are tailored to each vehicle and matching the original quality standard.”
“We advise drivers to check with their garage or service centre to ensure that they are using high quality replacements parts such as our SACHS range. This will provide them with peace of mind and help ensure that they ‘balik kampung’ safely. We wish everyone a safe and joyful Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” Cheah Chee Luen concluded.
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