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:

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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!