The brake pad is a part that needs to be replaced periodically Ask: I am using a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. Lately when I step on the brake pedal, the pedal is deeper than when I first bought it. Is it a sign of brake wear and must be replaced? Le Huyen Chi (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) Reply: Based on the conditions described initially, it is possible to predict that the brake pads of the vehicle are worn out and it is time to replace them to ensure safety. For vehicles, brake pads are a very important part of reducing vehicle speed, ensuring safety. If the brake pads are worn deeply, it will directly affect the slowdown or stop the vehicle. How fast or slow the brake pads wear depends on the way each person runs. However, the brake pads will wear out faster when used by a car in crowded cities, where the brakes are always pressed, constantly checking due to traffic congestion. Conversely, if the road is open, wide, less using the brake, the brake pads will wear longer. Some signs of discernible brake pads wear such as: Brake pedal often hits the floor, when the brake has phenomenon of vehicle or steering wheel shaking, hissing noise or metal sounds colliding due to worn brake pads … Then, it can be found through the brake warning lights that light up on the dashboard. It is recommended that the brake pads need to be replaced periodically, usually for 2 years or 50,000km, whichever comes first. If you regularly check the brake or move continuously in crowded road conditions, the time to replace this part will be sooner. However, because the safety system is very important, when there are strange signs related to the brake system, it is best to immediately take the car to a warranty center, genuine maintenance or a reputable garage for inspection. and soonest remedy.

Losing your temper when detecting a brake problem will only make it harder for you to handle the brake loss. So, you need to be very calm. Always observe and turn on the emergency lights Not panicking and not attentive to reducing the car speed. Instead, the first thing to do is to observe what is happening in front and behind the vehicle to avoid a collision. Immediately turn on the emergency lights, flash your headlights and use the papyrus continuously so that the vehicles traveling together pay attention to actively give way. Reduce the accelerator A vehicle that loses brakes is when the brake can not be used to control the vehicle’s speed. The most recommended treatment when the vehicle loses brakes is to remove the accelerator or reduce the accelerator pedal. However, if you are traveling in a busy road or going downhill, the driver should not remove the accelerator, just reduce the gas pedal. Because leaving the gas pedal to let the car run freely makes the car more likely to collide with other vehicles, causing more serious consequences. If the car loses brakes while Cruise Control is on, the driver should immediately turn off Cruise Control and reduce the throttle. Absolutely do not turn off the car engine When the car loses the brakes, never turn off the engine. Because turning off the engine will make the car lose steering power, making it difficult for the driver to control the car to avoid obstacles on the road. What’s more, turning off the engine means the car is no longer braked by the engine and transmission. It is even more dangerous for a car to fall into a free-flowing state under the force of inertia. Shift the car to low gear The driver can take advantage of the engine brakes by shifting the vehicle to low gear. For automatic transmission vehicles, the driver only needs to switch to semi-automatic mode, low gear mode or switch gears through the gearshift pad on the steering wheel. For manual gearboxes, the driver only needs to change the gear lever to 1 or 2. But a problem posed is that if the car is running at high speed suddenly, being forced to low gear can cause the car to break down, destroying the transmission system even more dangerous now. Some experts share, when dealing with a lost car, the car should not be put in low gear in the first place. Instead, switch the number by level or 2 levels. For example, if the car is in 5, it can go to 4 or 3, after feeling a more stable speed, continue to gear 2 or 1. Depress the brake pedal continuously Even if the vehicle loses its brakes, try to brake continuously. Because the vehicle may lose its brakes just because the vehicle only loses brake fluid pressure temporarily. Depressing the brake repeatedly can help regain the brake fluid pressure. When the soft feel brake pedal is pressed and the brake pedal is low, it is likely that the vehicle will lose its brake due to a malfunction of the oil line. At this point, you should depress the brake several times. Use the hand brake The handbrake is designed for use when the vehicle is stopped. But in an emergency, you can also use the handbrake to create braking force. However, if you use the handbrake, be careful that you only use the handbrake to brake when the vehicle is traveling at very low speeds. Because using the handbrake while the vehicle is running at high speed can cause the vehicle to lock, lose grip, slip long, leading to dangerous situations such as the vehicle being thrown, the vehicle loses control. Actively collide When the car has lost the brake, the driver should try to put the car on empty roads, rough roads, many stones … so that the vehicle can slow down or combine using a sagging method. In case of force majeure, the driver should choose to handle the last brake, which is to actively let the car crash into a safe obstacle to stop the car.

Ranked 5 urban SUV models in March: Kia Seltos ‘crushed’ Hyundai Kona.

The urban SUV segment is witnessing a fierce race between rivals Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos to compete for the top spot. Meanwhile, the “hot” car, once known as Hyundai Kona, is slowly being “turned away” by domestic consumers.

Kia Seltos: Sales of 1,602 units

According to VAMA sales report, summarizing in March 2021, sales of Kia Seltos were 1,602 units, leading in the urban SUV segment in the month. This car together in the ranking of 10 best-selling car models of the month when standing at No. 4.

Toyota Corolla Cross: Sales of 1,390 units

Affixing a long-standing brand name in the market helps “rookie” Toyota Corolla Cross get a “springboard” to quickly catch up with the “game” against competitors that have been open for sale for many years.

In the March 2021 rankings, Toyota Corolla Cross achieved sales of 1,390 units sold on the market. Compared to the leader, this car is only inferior to the leader of 212 units.

Hyundai Kona: Sales of 334 units

Hyundai Kona was once considered a new “monument” to replace the Ford EcoSport in the urban SUV segment, but the appearance of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Kia Seltos made this model lose market share.

In the whole of March, only 334 units were delivered to users. This number is not equal to the odd number of the Kia Seltos.

Honda HR-V: Sales of 173 units

As usual, the Honda HR-V continues to be a rather poor sales model. In March 2021, sales of HR-V were 173 units.

In the market, Honda HR-V does not sell as strongly as Kia Seltos or Hyundai Kona due to the highest selling price in the segment (786 – 871 million VND) because CBU is imported from Thailand instead of locally assembled.

Currently, Honda HR-V is being adjusted sharply by dealers in Vietnam with a reduction of up to 130 million VND to stimulate demand.

Ford EcoSport: Sales of 117 units

Ranked last in the ranking of 5 urban SUV models in March 2021 is a familiar Ford EcoSport name. Sales of this model sold for the month was 117 units.

In the context of new competitors appearing and quickly overwhelming sales, Ford has released an upgraded version with many changes in appearance such as removing the cornering wheel and adding comfort but not helping. Improved attractiveness with customers.