How Long Can a Mercedes-Benz Drive with Worn Brake Pads?
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Mercedes-Benz vehicles can typically drive approximately 100 kilometers after the brake pad wear warning appears. Brake pads, also known as brake linings, are one of the most critical safety components in a car, directly affecting the vehicle's braking performance. The main structural components of brake pads include: 1. Steel plate, adhesive insulation layer, and friction block. 2. The insulation layer is made of non-conductive materials, and the key materials used in the friction block are friction materials and adhesives. 3. Brake pads can be classified based on their application and manufacturing materials; applications include disc brake pads, drum brake pads, and truck brake linings; manufacturing materials include asbestos brake pads, semi-metallic brake pads, low-metallic brake pads, ceramic brake pads, NAO ceramic brake pads, etc.
I've been driving for almost thirty years and I'm very familiar with luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz. You really can't take brake pad wear lightly. Once, my buddy's car had the warning light on, and he insisted on waiting until the scheduled maintenance day. As a result, the brakes almost failed on the highway—it was terrifying. Theoretically, you might be able to drive a few hundred to a thousand kilometers after wear, depending on how you drive—slow city traffic might hold up, but high-speed emergency braking could be disastrous. I suggest that as soon as you hear the screeching sound of metal or see the dashboard warning light, slow down immediately and head to a repair shop. During regular maintenance, check them every 10,000 kilometers. Genuine Mercedes-Benz pads usually last 40,000 to 50,000 kilometers—don't cheap out with low-quality parts. Safety first—if an accident happens, the cost could be enough to buy ten sets of new pads.
