The automatic slack adjuster helps maintain a consistent braking force output every time the brakes are applied. The reasons are as follows:
1. Automatic compensation for wear and tear:
With the use of brake shoes, their thickness will gradually decrease. The automatic slack adjuster can automatically compensate for this wear amount, maintain the optimal slack between the brake shoe and the brake drum, and thus maintain stable braking force.
2. Maintain a constant braking response time:
If the slack becomes larger, the braking response time will be extended. The automatic slack adjuster can maintain a fixed slack, avoid braking delay, and make each braking operation more consistent in response.
3. Avoid unbalanced braking of the left and right wheels:
By installing automatic slack adjusters at each wheel position, it is possible to reduce the inconsistency of left and right braking force caused by improper manual adjustment, thereby improving driving stability and safety.
4. Reduce driver misjudgment:
Consistent braking experience makes it easier for drivers to predict braking distance and effectiveness, which is beneficial for improving handling safety, especially in emergency braking situations where performance is more controllable.
5. Maintain the coordination of the vehicle's braking system:
Keeping the clearance between all wheel positions within a reasonable range can enable the vehicle's braking system to maintain coordination during operation, thereby achieving smoother and more precise braking effects.