2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition Brake Pads

Squealing or scraping may appear as the friction material wears. Grinding is more urgent: it means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is contacting the rotor. An inspection measures remaining material and checks the rest of the braking system.

• Measure pad material on all four corners.
• Inspect rotors, calipers, and hardware.
• Check brake fluid condition and braking behavior.

The inspection looks at the braking system as a group rather than treating the pads in isolation. Replacing one component while ignoring a damaged or worn related part can shorten the life of the new part. The findings determine what service the vehicle needs.

• Four-corner measurement of remaining pad material.
• Replacement pads matched to the vehicle’s braking system.
• Inspection of rotors, calipers, hardware, and fluid condition.

City traffic, towing, hills, and hard stops all shorten pad life. Driving patterns and braking conditions vary, so a measurement of the remaining material is more useful than relying on a general figure. Mercedes-Benz of Sudbury can assess all four corners and explain the condition found.

• Frequent city stops increase brake use.
• Hills and hard stops create additional braking demand.
• Four-corner measurement identifies the vehicle’s current condition.

The rotors are inspected alongside the pads, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid. If worn pads have reached the backing plate, the rotor may have been affected and requires closer evaluation. The condition of the complete system determines whether pad-only service or additional brake work is appropriate.

• Inspect rotor surfaces and condition.
• Check for contact caused by worn pads.
• Assess pads, rotors, hardware, and fluid together.

Grinding means the friction material is gone and the backing plate is on the rotor, which can cause further damage. Squealing, scraping, longer pedal travel, or longer stopping distance also warrant prompt inspection. Brake service should assess the pads and the rest of the system together.

• Stop driving if the brakes are grinding.
• Book an inspection for squealing or scraping.
• Report changes in pedal travel or stopping distance.

The service visit can include measuring pad material on all four corners and inspecting the rotors, calipers, hardware, and brake fluid condition. Mercedes-Benz of Sudbury is located at 141 Boston Post Road, Route 20, Sudbury, MA 01776. Customers can also review current service specials before booking.

• Use the online service scheduler.
• Call 351-217-3575 for assistance.
• Visit the service center at 141 Boston Post Road, Route 20.