Bendix Friction SBC652 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix Stop Ceramic Front Brake Pads

The Bendix Friction Stop Ceramic disc brake pad set is built for drivers who want OE-style fit and consistent braking performance. Part number SBC652 is engineered for front brake applications on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles, including Ranger, Explorer, Mountaineer, and B-Series models.

The Stop Ceramic line focuses on controlled stopping performance with a design approach that follows OE standards for fit, form, and function. For shoppers searching for front brake pads for a 1995-2002 Ford Ranger or 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, SBC652 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 within the Stop line
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Details

Bendix Stop Ceramic is part of the Stop by Bendix brake offering, a range that covers a broad share of North American vehicle applications. This line is built around OE-style replacement requirements, making it a practical choice when you need front disc brake pads that match the original braking setup on vehicles such as the Mazda B2300, Mazda B3000, and Ford Ranger.

Part number SBC652 is listed for front fitment on 1995-2002 Ford Ranger, 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, and multiple Mazda B-Series applications. It is also listed for 2003 Mazda B2300, B3000, and B4000 front applications built to 8/5/02, plus 1998-2001 Mazda B2500 front fitment.

What It Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on listed Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles
• Brake noise from worn or outdated pad materials
• Uneven braking feel caused by pads that no longer match OE specifications
• Reduced stopping consistency from aging front disc pads
• Service needs on vehicles with semi-metallic original pad material

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2003 Mazda B2300, front, to 8/5/02; hardware included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2003 Mazda B3000, front, to 8/5/02; hardware included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2003 Mazda B4000, front, to 8/5/02; hardware included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1995-2002 Ford Ranger, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 2001-2002 Mazda B2300, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B2300, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda B3000, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda B4000, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1996-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic
• Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, front; hardware included for semi-metallic OEM pad material; Stop Ceramic

Verify rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad fitment notes before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction positions Stop Ceramic as an OE-spec brake pad solution designed to deliver safe, consistent, and reliable performance across a wide range of North American vehicles. SBC652 follows that OE-focused approach for the listed front brake applications.