Bendix Friction SBM135 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix Friction SBM135 Front Brake Pads

The Bendix Friction SBM135 is a front disc brake pad set built for OE-style fit, form, and function. It is part of the Stop Semi-Metallic line, which focuses on semi-metallic brake pad applications for select Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Nissan vehicles.

For drivers searching for front brake pads for a 2000-2004 Aston Martin DB7, a 1990-1996 Jaguar XJS, or a 1982-1984 Nissan Maxima rear application, this part number is listed for specific factory-style brake setups and original equipment pad material requirements.

Key Features

• Designed to OE standards for fit and braking performance
• Multi-layer shim helps support quieter operation
• Burnishing strips included where available to help with pad bedding
• Available in ceramic or semi-metallic formulas across the Stop line
• Hardware included where applicable; some applications require reuse of existing hardware

Product Line Details

Stop Semi-Metallic is Bendix Friction’s semi-metallic brake pad offering for vehicles that were originally equipped with this pad material. The line is aimed at direct replacement needs where OE-style construction and consistent pedal response matter, especially on older Jaguar and Aston Martin front brake systems.

The SBM135 part number is listed for front applications on models such as the Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin Virage, Jaguar XJS, Jaguar XJ6, Jaguar XJ12, Jaguar Vanden Plas, and Jaguar XJRS, plus a rear application on the 1982-1984 Nissan Maxima.

What It Helps Address

• Brake pad wear that requires a direct replacement
• Noise from worn or aging front brake pads
• Reduced braking consistency from original semi-metallic pads
• Fitment issues when replacing OE-style pads on listed vehicles
• Restoring proper brake feel on factory-equipped brake systems

Installation Notes

Verify caliper style, axle position, and model year before ordering. Several listed Jaguar applications require 4-piston calipers, and some fitments note that hardware is not included. The SBM135 should be matched to the exact position shown in the fitment data: front on Aston Martin DB7, Aston Martin Virage, Jaguar XJS, Jaguar XJ6, Jaguar XJ12, Jaguar Vanden Plas, and Jaguar XJRS; rear on 1982-1984 Nissan Maxima.

For search relevance, this part is commonly referenced as Bendix Friction SBM135 front brake pads for Aston Martin DB7 and Jaguar XJS applications. It also appears in searches for Jaguar XJ6 front brake pad replacement and Nissan Maxima rear semi-metallic pads.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction states that Stop brake components are engineered to meet OE specifications for fit, form, and function, with coverage across a broad North American vehicle range. The SBM135 follows that OE-focused approach for listed applications.