SHOCK ABSORBER

Shock absorbers are key components in the vehicle suspension system. Their main functions are to suppress the oscillations during the rebound of the spring after shock absorption and the impacts from the road surface. The working principle is based on the principle of liquid damping. When a vehicle travels on a bumpy road, the wheels bounce up and down, and the piston inside the shock absorber moves accordingly. This forces the shock absorber fluid to flow between different chambers. When the fluid passes through small holes or valves, resistance is generated, thus converting the kinetic energy of vibration into heat energy and dissipating it, achieving the shock - absorbing effect.

BRAKE DISC

The automotive brake disc, a core component within the vehicle's braking system, is typically made from materials such as gray cast iron. It features a simple yet robust and durable structure. During the vehicle's operation, when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake caliper firmly grips the brake disc. Through the friction between them, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted into heat energy, thereby achieving deceleration and stopping. The performance of the brake disc is directly related to the braking effect. High - quality brake discs have rapid heat dissipation and excellent wear - resistance, effectively preventing thermal fade. This ensures that the vehicle maintains a stable and reliable braking performance even during high - speed driving and frequent braking, safeguarding the safety of drivers and passengers.

BALL JOINT

There are 3 basic types of ball joints that are used in suspension systems: 

Press in — a press in ball joint design works on the principle of friction, or interference. The ball joint is larger than the hole inside the control arm or knuckle. When the ball joint is pressed into the control arm, a high amount of friction is generated that holds the ball joint tightly in place. 

Bolt In — a bolt in ball joint uses a mounting flange that bolts on to the control arm using 3 or more bolts and nuts. Many of the OEM ball joints on this application will come riveted only on the original vehicle. As they wear and need to be replaced, the rivets are removed, and the ball joint is replaced with an aftermarket bolt in design. 

Unitized — a unitized ball joint application replaces the individual ball joint. This design completely integrates the ball joint pivot into the design and construction of the control arm assembly, forming one solid container arm. This design has become very popular with the use of aluminum design control arms. Replacement of unitized ball joints requires the entire control arm assembly to be replaced.

Stabilizer Link

Metal design of internal components — Internal metal designs are widely used in  stabilizer links. These designs incorporate highly durable upper and lower metal bearings that surround the ball joint stud and ball, and they include grease fittings to allow for grease and lubrication to be injected into the central area to prolong the life of the stabilizer link. 

Greaseable — Greaseable stabilizer links enable the ball joint to be serviced, to flush out old grease and contaminants by injecting new grease during inspection and maintenance routines. 

Black oxide coating — The black oxide coating provides high resistance to variable corrosion factors such as road debris and adverse road and weather conditions, ensuring prolonged life of the stabilizer link.

TIE ROD ENDS

Metal design of internal components — Internal metal designs are widely used in the manufacture of TOBRO tie rod ends. These designs incorporate highly durable upper and lower metal bearings that surround the tie rod end stud and ball, and they include grease fittings to allow for grease and lubrication to be injected into the central area to prolong the life of the tie rod end. 

Greaseable — Greaseable tie rod ends enable the joint to be serviced, to flush out old grease and contaminants by injecting new grease during inspection and maintenance routines. 

Black oxide coating — The black oxide coating provides high resistance to variable corrosion factors such as road debris and adverse road and weather conditions, ensuring prolonged life of the tie rod end.

CONTROL ARM

The control arm is usually composed of a long arm and a short arm, which are connected to the vehicle body and steering knuckle through ball joints and bushings. The control arm is mainly responsible for connecting the vehicle body and the wheels, accurately controlling the movement trajectory of the wheels. When the vehicle turns, it can effectively guide the wheels to turn in the predetermined direction, ensuring the stability of the vehicle's handling; when the vehicle is driving on bumpy roads, the control arm can buffer the impact force from the ground and gently transmit the vibration to the body, greatly improving the comfort of driving and riding.

BUSHING

Automotive bushings, though small in size, are indispensable and crucial parts of a vehicle. They are usually made of materials such as rubber and polyurethane, and possess excellent elasticity and damping properties. In a vehicle, bushings are mainly used to connect different components, such as the control arm and the frame, the half - shaft and the differential. They can cushion the impact forces between components, reduce the transmission of vibration and noise, and provide a more comfortable driving and riding experience. When the vehicle is turning or braking, bushings can skillfully adjust the relative positions between components, ensuring precise vehicle handling. If the bushings become aged and damaged, it will lead to issues such as abnormal noises during vehicle operation, decreased handling performance, and abnormal tire wear.

MOUNTS

Automotive mounts, that is, automotive engine mounts, are indispensable and crucial components in a vehicle. Mainly composed of rubber and metal parts, with their unique structural design, they are widely used between the engine, transmission, and vehicle body. When the vehicle is in operation, the intense vibration of the engine generates strong impact forces. Automotive mounts can effectively cushion these impacts, reduce noise transmission, and create a quieter and more comfortable driving and riding environment. At the same time, they can also stabilize the engine and transmission, ensuring the normal operation of the power system under complex working conditions and maintaining the vehicle's handling stability. They are a powerful guarantee for the smooth operation of the vehicle.

BRAKE PADS

Automotive brake pads are key executing components of the braking system. They are generally composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat - insulating layer, and a friction block. When the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brake wheel cylinder pushes the brake pads, making them closely adhere to the brake disc. Enormous friction is generated instantly, converting the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat energy and forcing the wheels to decelerate until they stop. High - quality brake pads have a stable coefficient of friction, can respond rapidly under various complex working conditions, provide sensitive braking, and also possess good wear - resistance, effectively extending their service life. At critical moments, they sacrifice themselves through wear to ensure the vehicle stops safely, quietly safeguarding every journey.

BEARING

Automotive bearings, as the core components of a vehicle's mechanical system. Despite their small size, they are widely distributed in key parts of the vehicle, such as the wheels, transmission, and engine. An automotive bearing is mainly composed of an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements, and a cage. Thanks to its unique structural design, it can significantly reduce the frictional resistance between components. When a vehicle is in motion, the bearing can stably support rotating parts, ensuring that the wheels rotate flexibly and enabling stable and efficient power transmission. At the same time, it can accurately position components, guaranteeing the precision of vehicle handling and the stability of driving. It can be said that although automotive bearings are small, they provide a solid guarantee for the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle and are a key support for a car's performance.