The brakes are perhaps the most important element in a car, certainly when it comes to safety. It is then critical the brake pads be in prefect working order so an accident does not happen. Mercedes brakes are among the most powerful in the world but as is the case with other vehicles as well, the brake pads can become subject to wear and tear due to sudden stooping and starting,. Faulty brake pads have caused accidents all over the world and there is nothing like the helplessness a driver may feel when he finds his or her brakes have become weak or are simply not working. But that will no longer be the case once you choose among the 30 Mercedes CLK Class brake pads that are available to suit every budget. With the acquisition of any one of them, you will find brake fade has become a thing of the past and you can really put your CLK through its paces allowing it to realize its potential. The pads are available in High Performance Street (HPS), ceramic or semi-metallic and are made by manufacturers like Royalty Rotors, Hawk and Ceramic. The semi-metallic Mercedes CLK Class brake pads from Royalty Rotors offer a 100 percent asbestos-free formula and are made from man-made fibers from Kevlar, Dupont and Twaron. Prices for all Mercedes CLK Class brake pads are reasonable and allows for quick stopping, minimal brake dust, short stopping distances and noise-free braking. All brake pads need to be fitted by professionals to make sure nothing goes wrong after installation. The ceramic pads resist brake fade and increase thermal stability rapid recovery among other factors. The ceramic brakes are available for 95 percent of the CLK Class vehicles. The HPS –ads provide 20 to 40 percent more stopping power.