I know that repeated sudden stops at a medium-high rate of speed in semi-quick succession can be damaging to the average vehicle, but I’m curious as to how damaging, and in exactly what way.

I’m also curious, let’s say hypothetically I perform 6 emergency stops a week, 3 from 30MPH and 3 from 60MPH, we’ll say I’m doing 1 a day with 1 day off. What kind of short/long term damage should I be expecting from the added stress to the vehicle?

Sorry if this is a weird question. I had trouble finding a satisfying answer to both questions online. I’m not a technically inclined individual.

Thank you.

  • RobertsFakeAccount@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s not damaging at all to the vehicle.

    The brakes will wear out a little quicker than normal, but nothing is getting damaged.

    I should add a caveat. This applies to a properly maintained vehicle. If you drive a rusted out shit box where the suspension is held together with hummus and cheesecloth, all bets are off.