Bendix Friction SBM278 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix Friction SBM278 Front Brake Pads

Bendix Friction SBM278 is a front disc brake pad set in the Stop Semi-Metallic line, built for drivers who want OE-style fit, form, and function. It is listed for select Saab, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz applications, including front brake pad replacement for 1984-1985 BMW 318i, 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E, and 1986-1991 Saab 900/9000 models.

Key Features

• Designed to OE standards for consistent brake pad fitment and pedal response
• Multi-layer shim helps reduce brake noise and vibration
• Burnishing strips included where available to support pad bedding
• Semi-metallic formula for original-equipment-style braking performance
• Hardware included where applicable

Stop Semi-Metallic Product Line

The Stop Semi-Metallic line from Bendix Friction focuses on OE-style replacement brake components for a wide range of North American vehicles. SBM278 follows that approach with a semi-metallic pad material and application-specific design for front brake service on select import vehicles.

Detailed Description

Bendix Friction SBM278 is engineered as a front disc brake pad set for vehicles that require a semi-metallic replacement pad with OE-oriented dimensions and construction. The multi-layer shim helps manage noise, while burnishing strips are used where available to support proper pad conditioning after installation. This part number is listed for 1984-1985 BMW 318i front, 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E front, 1986-1989 Saab 9000 front, and 1988-1989 and 1991 Saab 900 front applications. If you are searching for Bendix Friction SBM278 front brake pads for Saab 900 or BMW 318i service, this part number matches those specific front positions.

Common Brake Issues It Can Address

• Worn front brake pads causing reduced stopping performance
• Brake noise from pads that no longer damp vibration effectively
• Uneven or inconsistent pedal feel from aged friction material
• Brake service needs on OE-style front pad applications
• Replacement for semi-metallic front pads on Saab 900, Saab 9000, BMW 318i, and Mercedes-Benz 190E

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm front axle fitment before installation and compare the existing pad shape, caliper design, and hardware requirements to the vehicle listing. Hardware is not included for the Saab 900, Saab 9000, BMW 318i, and Mercedes-Benz 190E applications shown here, so reuse or replacement hardware should be verified separately. Proper rotor condition, caliper operation, and bedding procedure should be checked during brake service to help the pads seat correctly.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction positions SBM278 within its Stop line as an OE-specification-focused brake pad offering. The manufacturer states that Stop by Bendix covers a broad range of North American vehicles and is designed around OE fit, form, and function requirements for safe, consistent, and reliable braking performance.