Honda Civic Rear Shocks
About rear shocks
Often known as a damper, a shock absorber is a mechanical or hydraulic system designed to absorb and damp shock impulses. It is therefore a very important part of the car, facilitating safe and smooth driving experience. The rear shocks perform the same tasks as other vehicle shock absorbers, and they operate by transforming the shock's kinetic energy into another type of energy (mostly heat) that is then dissipated. Many shock absorbers are essentially a dashpot type (a damper that prevents movement through viscous friction).
What is the purpose of rear shocks?
Rear shock absorbers have the same core function as other vehicle shock absorbers. They restrict or sway the total movement of the vehicle's body, so that as the vehicle moves up and down or side to side depending on the type of road on which it is on, they maintain a balance in response.
How rear shocks works?
The rear shock absorbers operate in a coordinated way when the vehicle hits a bump the lower eye travel upwards. This allows the fluid to pass from valve A's lower to its upper side. As the amount of space above valve A is less than the amount of rod G, this results in pressure being exerted on valve B. This produces the damping force, now that the lower eye E goes down, the fluid passes from the upper side of the valve A to the lower side, and also from the lower side of the valve B to the upper side. It is extremely critical that the absorber fluid is periodically filled to maintain the required amount according to the manufacturer of the vehicles.
