When Should You Replace The Brakes On Your Mercedes-Benz?

At Jesse’s Garage, your top Sarasota mechanic, we specialize in brake repair for your Mercedes-Benz. As with every system designed in the Mercedes-Benz; there has been expert engineering and performance built into their braking system, which is why it is important to give your brakes the attention they deserve. We have the experience and expertise to deal with any braking issue your Mercedes-Benz could be dealing with. We offer not only complete brake replacement services, from brake pads and rotors to calibers, but we have the ability to repair entire braking systems if necessary.

This luxury brand of vehicle is known for its powerful performance on the road. When you drive a Mercedes-Benz you care about the vehicle you drive, but every driver is different, and their driving habits are unique. Some people baby their brakes, taking care not to ride them, while others love to push the limits and test the braking capabilities of their Mercedes-Benz. Because of this, the range of time for which you need to replace your brakes can vary. At Sarasota’s Jesse’s Garage, we recommend going to your local qualified Mercedes-Benz mechanic for a brake replacement around the 50,000-mile mark, but depending on how you drive your Mercedes-Benz you could be looking at anywhere from 25,000-70,000 miles. 

How To Determine When You Need To Replace The Brakes on Your Mercedes-Benz

Because there is such a large range for when your brakes will need replaced by a trusted mechanic there are some signs to pay attention to which let you know it is time for a brake replacement.

• Scraping or Whining Sound – Mercedes-Benz brake pads have a wear indicator built into them. When your brakes have been reduced to about 25% this little metal bracket becomes exposed and starts rubbing against the brake pad as you stop. It is your warning that you are going to need to come into a licensed mechanic for a brake replacement sooner than later.
• Soft Braking – Your brake pedal can actually give you a lot of information about whether it’s time to get your brakes replaced. Watch for vibrations or jittering in the pedal when you press your foot down. Or having to press your foot down much further to the floor for braking performance.
• Low Brake Pad Thickness – Mercedes-Benz Genuine Brake Pads come at a 12-millimeter thickness, as you brake that metal slowly wears away. Anything less than 3 millimeters is considered low brake pad thickness and time for a brake replacement job.  
• Brake Light On your Dashboard – If you are able to overlook the scraping sound of your brakes, or a soft brake pedal while coming to stops at stoplights, there is another failsafe to make sure you bring your brakes in for a brake replacement. Your Mercedes-Benz brakes have brake sensors that will trigger when your brake density is getting too low. This causes your brake light on your dashboard to light up. When this light comes on, don’t hesitate, book an appointment at a trusted mechanic near you. 

What Does It Mean When Your Brake Light Comes On?

The brake light on your Mercedes-Benz is just one of their incredible safety features. When it lights up on your dashboard if could mean it’s time for your brakes to be replaced, but it can also indicate a more serious problem; that there is something in your braking system that needs to be repaired. Most newer Mercedes-Benz models have complex brake assist systems that can need repair from time to time. Your warning light could also mean you are low on brake fluid, or worse leaking braking fluid. If this is happening you want to get to a mechanic as soon as possible.

Bring Your Mercedes-Benz Into Your Top Sarasota Mechanic For Routine Check-Ups

The old saying ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ might never be truer for anything more than your vehicle. Bringing your vehicle into a trusted local mechanic near you for a tune-up can save you time and money. When you bring your Mercedes-Benz to Jesse’s Garage we can give you a full rundown of all issues that could be presenting themselves and help you take care of them before they become major problems. If you live in the Sarasota area book your appointment for routine Mercedes-Benz maintenance at Jesse’s Garage today. 941-914-2202.