Your Mercedes 300E brakes are undeniably among the most important components in your vehicle, indeed the most critical. Concerned with you and your passengers’ safety, the braking system is composed of various parts collectively working to put the Mercedes 300E to a safe and quick stop.

The most commonly used brake system in vehicles today is the disc brake type. With what its name denotes, disc brake system uses a circular plate called brake disc at the front wheels or in all four to create resistance against the spinning of the wheels. With other brake systems, rear brake discs are substituted with drum brakes. Drum brakes are preferred by many for the rear despite the efficiency of the disc brakes because of their cheaper price. Besides, they accommodate parking brakes better than disc brakes do. Parking brakes also known as emergency brakes, are mechanically-operated devices that can be used despite braking failure since they do not rely on the hydraulic system.