Mercedes-Benz Master Cylinder And Parts
No matter which type of braking system is at work in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, it depends on the master brake cylinder. What it does is simple.
How a Mercedes-Benz Master Brake Cylinder Works
First, you depress the brake pedal. That pedal pushes a piston through the master brake cylinder, which in turn forces brake fluid through brake lines and hoses to cylinders -- called slave cylinders, unfortunately -- at each wheel. Those cylinders drive pistons to force the friction material against the wheel hubs, which causes the wheels to stop rotating.
That friction material differs by braking system, though.
Disc Brakes
In this set-up, the brake calipers press brake pads against the brake rotors.
Drum Brakes
This type fastens the brake shoes to the brake drums to create the resistance needed to slow the wheels.
How to Spot A Faulty Master Cylinder
While your master cylinder is designed to last your car's full lifespan, it can go bad. If you don't keep the brake fluid reservoir filled, that's a sure way to experience issues. There are other ways it can fail, though, from fluid leaks to decayed seals and more. Signs of master brake cylinder trouble include:
Buy Genuine Mercedes-Benz Master Cylinder Parts Online for Guaranteed Compatibility
Your manufacturer makes the only master cylinders and parts that are designed specifically for your model. Find them in our online parts catalog, complete your order, and you'll have your issue resolved in no time. Too big a project for you to tackle? Take your Mercedes-Benz vehicle to your local dealership and let the expert mechanics there take care of it!
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Pressure Sensor
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- C350e,
- C400,
- C43 AMG,
- C450 AMG,
- E300,
Pressure Sensor
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 180A,
- 180b,
- 220a,
- A220,
- AMG GT 43,
Brake Hydraulic Line
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- Sprinter 3500,
- Sprinter 3500XD
Hexagon Nut
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 180C,
- 190,
- 190D,
- 190E,
- 200,
Nut
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 180A,
- 180b,
- 180C,
- 220a,
- 250,
Line
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 600
Line
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 560SL
Brake Line
Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz:
- 200,
- 200D,
- 300D,
- 300E,
- 350SL,
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