Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brake Rotors

Brake Rotors FAQ

What are they?

Critical parts of your Mercedes-Benz vehicle's brake system. More specifically, they're the discs attached to the wheel hubs via ribs.

What do they do?

Fasten to the brake pads on top of the brake calipers. This generates friction, resistance that your car or SUV uses to slow down and stop. They also help rid the system of excess heat.

How many and what types are there?

Four -- blank & smooth (i.e., smooth), which many cars use; slotted, which many SUVs use; drilled (i.e., cross-drilled), which many trucks and sports cars use; and drilled & slotted, which some high-performance vehicles use.

• Smooth brake rotors are easy on brake pads, corrosion-resistant, crack-resistant, and cost-effective.
• Slotted brake rotors offer improved airflow, thereby channeling away dust and debris better.
• Cross-drilled brake rotors are highly reliable in wet weather, they help scatter heat better, and they work well both on the track and when towing.
• Drilled & slotted brake rotors combine many of the best slotted and drilled rotor features.

When do you replace them?

About every 70,000 miles, or when they show the telltale symptoms of failure.

What are the signs they're going or have gone bad?

Listen for strange noises when you brake and feel for wobbling during braking. You can also take a look at the rotors to see whether they have damaged surfaces. Change any parts deemed problematic, if not the rotors themselves. Be sure to change them in pairs, however; it'll keep your car or SUV braking properly. When it's time to buy new ones, be sure you order genuine, too.

Why buy genuine Mercedes-Benz brake rotors?

They're designed compatible with the model you drive -- a fit-and-finish guarantee you may not get from aftermarket brake rotors.

Where can I order OEM brake rotors for my Mercedes-Benz online?

From the catalog here at our auto parts store. To make finding what fits faster and easier, be sure you browse it by your model and its year. Buy now to take advantage of fast shipping and delivery to your address. You'll be taking care of business in no time.