Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brakes

FAQs About Brakes

What Do They Do?

Put simply, they generate the friction required to slow down and stop your vehicle's wheels and tires.

How Many and What Types are There?

Two -- disc and drum.

How Do They Work?

When you step on your brake pedal, brake pistons activate. They traverse the master brake cylinder's bore. This pressurizes brake fluid, which flows through brake hoses and lines. From there, how each kind of system works differs only slightly.

In a drum brake system, brake shoes and brake drums clamp together. In a disc brake system, brake rotors and brake calipers clamp together, with brake pads between them.

How Long Do They Last?

That depends on the results of a brake inspection. To figure out the answer, check the brake pedal, fluid, lines, hoses, and assemblies, and don't forget to check the parking brake. Change any that the results require.

What are the Signs They Need to be Replaced?

Dashboard warning lights, shuddering when braking, pulling sideways, and grinding and other abnormal brake noises are perhaps the most obvious. Others include a brake pedal that feels too low or too soft, brakes that don't grip as well as they used to, and taking longer to slow and stop.

Before buying parts, be sure you're getting the genuine article.

Why Buy Genuine Mercedes-Benz Brakes?

They'll fit the luxury car or SUV you love right from the factory. That's a guarantee you may not get from aftermarket parts.

Where Can I Order OEM Brake Parts for My Mercedes-Benz Online?

Our auto parts store carries a wide selection. You can browse our catalog by model and model year to find what's compatible with your ride more quickly and easily. Buy now, and we'll ship and deliver in no time, right to your door.