Bendix Friction SBC1508 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix Stop Ceramic Front Brake Pads

Bendix Friction Stop Ceramic disc brake pad set SBC1508 is built for front brake service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It uses OE-standard design targets, a multi-layer shim, and ceramic friction material to deliver consistent braking response for everyday driving.

The Stop Ceramic line from Bendix focuses on OE-style fit, form, and function across a broad North American vehicle range. For drivers searching for front brake pads for a Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, or Lincoln MKS, SBC1508 is a direct-fit option for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Designed to OE standards for fit, form, and function
• Multi-layer shim helps support quieter brake operation
• Burnishing strips included where available to help speed pad bedding
• Available in ceramic or semi-metallic formulas; this listing is Stop Ceramic
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Details

Bendix Friction SBC1508 is a front disc brake pad set engineered for vehicles that call for ceramic front pads and OE-style replacement performance. The ceramic friction formula is specified for many of the listed Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS front brake applications, including configurations with standard duty brakes and other notes shown in the fitment data. If you are replacing worn front brake pads on a 2018-2019 Ford Explorer or a 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT, this part number is listed for those exact applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Worn front brake pads causing reduced stopping performance
• Brake noise from pads that no longer maintain proper contact
• Uneven pedal feel from aged friction material
• Brake service needs on OE ceramic-equipped front brake systems
• Replacement of front pads on listed Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS models

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2015 Ford Explorer, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2011 Ford Explorer, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2018-2019 Ford Flex, front; w/ Standard Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2010-2019 Ford Taurus, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT, front; w/o Painted Calipers; w/ Standard Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2016-2017 Ford Explorer, front; w/o Heavy Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2012-2014 Ford Explorer, front; w/o Heavy Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2017 Ford Flex, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2009-2011 Ford Flex, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2012-2016 Ford Flex, front; w/o Heavy Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2015 Lincoln MKT, front; w/o Painted Calipers; w/o Heavy Duty Brakes; w/o Performance Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2014 Lincoln MKT, front; w/ Standard Duty Brakes; w/o Painted Calipers; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2013 Lincoln MKT, front; w/ 12.80" Rotors; w/o Heavy Duty Brakes; hardware included; original equipment pad material is ceramic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2009-2012 Lincoln MKS, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, front; hardware included, ceramic material meets OEM specifications; Stop Ceramic

Before ordering, verify brake package details such as heavy duty brakes, standard duty brakes, painted calipers, performance brakes, and rotor size where noted. SBC1508 is a front-position brake pad set only for the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction positions Stop By Bendix as a brake program built to cover a wide range of North American vehicles while meeting OE specifications for fit, form, and function. That OE-focused approach supports safe, consistent, and reliable brake service on the listed applications.