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Brake pads and discs last longer yes. But brake calipers can seize if left unmaintained, especially in northern states that use salt on the road (and this may b
by lttlrck 5y ago
Brake pads and discs last longer yes. But brake calipers can seize if left unmaintained, especially in northern states that use salt on the road (and this may be worsened if they are used less).
Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be replaced every 2-3 years regardless of use, otherwise corrosion can occur in the brake lines. There are plenty of hydraulic and mechanical items on BEVs to keep small shops busy.
- eitland 5y agoAround here a problem with discs and brake pads as well and forb electrical vehicles in particular. Wear keeps rust at bay but when they don't get enough wear to remove rust it can make the discs uneven and at that point it can easily spiral out of control.
- to11mtm 5y agoI mean, I've had this happen a few times (I drive a manual, looking ahead and coasting/timing to avoid full stops means I'm light on the brakes.) But every time, it's exhibited as a 'pulsing' feel on the brakes that is alarming before it is dangerous. I suppose to the untrained it could be confused for ABS kicking in but to me it's a very distinct feeling.
- ZeroGravitas 5y agoThe current brakes and fluids are built on the assumption they'll be heavily used and wear out. We're already seeing changes in response to the new situation, e.g. using lighter, less corrosion prone metals so I'd expect to see continual improvements in this over time. https://www.designnews.com/automotive/lightweight-aluminum-brakes-evs-are-continentals-aim https://www.designnews.com/automotive/lightweight-aluminum-b...
- bryanlarsen 5y agoTesla's have a 2 year maintenance cycle. They replace the brake fluid, the cabin air filter and do an inspection.
- KingMachiavelli 5y agoBrake fluid is one of the last somewhat frequent maintenance items. It looks like newer Tesla's have all electric breaks so technically there's very little reason you would need a mechanic since replacing the air filter is easy (at least compared to brake fluid changes).
- dotancohen 5y agoAll electric brakes? Do you mean that there is no mechanical / hydraulic link between the pedal and the pads? What happens when the power fails?
- AlphaSite 5y agoIt’s probably similar to how planes have red and at links.
- dotancohen 5y agoPlanes have what? I think that your text-to-speech understood you improperly, but I cannot figure out what it was.
- NLips 5y agoMy guess is “red and at” -> “redundant”
- dotancohen 5y agoWe need a text-to-speech-mishaps-translator.
- lb1lf 5y ago-I guess the brakes need power to be disengaged against a spring force; this is quite common on electric motors in industrial use. So, power fails? It stops. Quickly.