How do worn shock absorbers affect braking distances and safety?
Because shock absorbers help keep the tires in contact with the road, Monroe felt there was a relationship between braking distance and worn shocks. Monroe conducted tests of braking on a dry, bumpy surface in vehicles going from 60 to 0 mph. The tests were conducted by AMCI and approved by the United States Auto Club (USAC) with a cross section of passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, and mini-vans. Tests showed that when identical vehicles were compared, the braking distance for the vehicle with four new Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks was up to 10 feet less than the braking distance for the identical vehicle with three original equipment shocks and one 50% worn shock. (Actual results may vary depending upon driving ability, conditions, and vehicle type).
