Bendix Friction SBM2301 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix Stop Semi-Metallic Front Brake Pads

Bendix Friction SBM2301 is a front disc brake pad set built for Ford Transit applications that call for semi-metallic OE-style braking performance. It is designed around OE standards for fit, form, and function, with a focus on consistent pedal feel and dependable stopping performance.

Key Features

• Designed to OE standards for direct-fit replacement use
• Multi-layer shim helps reduce noise and vibration
• Burnishing strips included where available for faster pad conditioning
• Available in ceramic or semi-metallic formulas within the Stop line
• Hardware included where applicable

Product Line Overview

The Bendix Stop Semi-Metallic line is part of Bendix Friction’s broader Stop offering, which covers a wide range of brake pads, rotors, and drums for North American vehicles. SBM2301 is the semi-metallic option for front brake service on select Ford Transit, Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD, and E-Transit models.

Detailed Description

SBM2301 is engineered for drivers and fleet operators who need a front brake pad set that matches the original semi-metallic pad material used on many Ford Transit platforms. The OE-focused design supports proper fitment and braking consistency, while the multi-layer shim helps manage noise under everyday commercial use. For applications listed with burnishing strips, initial pad conditioning is simplified during break-in.

This part number is a strong match for searches such as Ford Transit front brake pads, Ford Transit-250 front semi-metallic brake pads, and Ford Transit-350 HD front disc brake pad set. It also appears in Ford Transit-150 and E-Transit front brake pad replacement searches. SBM2301 is the part number to reference when ordering Bendix Friction SBM2301 for the listed front axle applications.

What It Helps Address

• Brake noise from worn or uneven front pads
• Reduced braking response from pad wear
• Vibration or harshness during normal stops
• Replacement needs for OE semi-metallic front pad applications
• Front brake service on Ford Transit commercial vans

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible with front brake applications only. Fits 2023-2026 Ford Transit-150, front; 2021 Ford Transit-150, front; 2023-2026 Ford Transit-250, front; 2019 Ford Transit-250, front; 2023-2026 Ford Transit-350, front; 2021-2025 Ford Transit, front; 2023-2025 Ford Transit-350 HD, front; 2023 Ford E-Transit, front; 2022 Ford Transit-150, front; 2022 Ford Transit-250, front; 2022 Ford Transit-350, front; 2022 Ford Transit-350 HD, front; 2020-2021 Ford Transit-250, front, w/ 4,600 lb. Heavy Duty Front Axle; 2020-2021 Ford Transit-350, front, w/ 4,600 lb. Heavy Duty Front Axle; 2020-2021 Ford Transit-350 HD, front, w/ 4,600 lb. Heavy Duty Front Axle; 2020 Ford Transit, front; 2020 Ford Transit-150, front.

Verify the original pad material and axle configuration before installation, especially on 2020-2021 heavy-duty front axle applications. Follow standard brake service procedures, including rotor inspection, caliper hardware checks, and proper pad bedding where required.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction designs the Stop line to meet OE specifications for fit, form, and function, supporting safe, consistent, and reliable braking performance across the listed Ford Transit applications.