It's always a good idea to have a mechanical brake system for your car, even for brands as elegant as Mercedes-Benz. They aren't just cost-effective, but also reliable, thanks to having fail safes that don't depend on electricity or hydraulic systems.

Types of Mechanical Brakes

There are two types of mechanical brake systems to use, which depend on your driving conditions and vehicle type. Older and bigger cars typically have brake drums on all of their wheels, while smaller, modern cars tend to either use brake rotors on all of their wheels or only use brake drums on their rear wheels.

Brake drums are (typically metal) cylinder-shaped brake components that are pushed outward to the wheels to create the friction needed for your car to slow down. Brake shoes are the crescent-shaped components that receive the signal to start the braking process. Bigger and older models use this system for being inherently designed to lock when parking in steeper environments.

Meanwhile, brake rotors are disc-shaped components that are preferred by modern vehicles thanks to better longevity, consistent performance, and less weight on the wheels. Accompanied by brake calipers and pads, these mostly efficient pros are sometimes outweighed by higher costs and complexity.

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