More Important Brake Tips
Heed these tips and you'll be well on your way to assuring that your MERCEDES brakes won't fail in an emergency:

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Keep the hydraulic reservoir filled to the proper level, and use the type of fluid recommended by MERCEDES BENZ. Never substitute or mix fluid types. Remember that hydraulic brake fluid absorbs water, so never use old hydraulic fluid—always use a fresh container.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Keep your brakes clean by washing them off at the same time you wash the rest of the car. This will keep squeaky dust and dirt off the pads and will make the brakes easier to inspect, adjust and repair.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Never let any oil or other lubricant contact brake friction surfaces. If this does happen—via spray, drip, touch or other means—immediately spray the surfaces with brake cleaner to remove contamination completely.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: There are no shortcuts or quick fixes for correcting brake problems. Brakes either work properly or they don't. Know your MERCEDES braking system—how it should work, feel and sound—so you'll know when something has gone wrong.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Most imported cars do not have serviceable rotors—they must be replaced when you replace the pads. These rotors can’t be "turned" to correct imperfections because there isn't sufficient metal thickness to accomplish this safely.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Keep a repair log, with receipts, whenever you have your MERCEDES serviced. This will come in handy if you need to check to see if your warranty is still in effect. More important, it's a great gauge of performance and an indicator of other possible problems.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Any time you replace your MERCEDES BENZ brake pads, be sure to bleed the hydraulic system to remove any air bubbles. Most MERCEDES technicians recommend changing the fluid with every pad replacement. If you are not sure of the proper technique for bleeding the MERCEDES hydraulic system, don't try to do the job yourself. Seek help from a MERCEDES expert technician. Cars equipped with ABS should be bled only by professionals.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: Your pads cause most brake noises. And when you replace the pads, you should also replace the sensors and seriously consider replacing the rotors as well.

MERCEDES Brake Repair Tip: After you install new pads, you will need to "set" them properly. Setting the pads conditions them for maximum performance and prevents premature failure. Instructions for setting pads are usually provided in the package with the new pads.