Bendix Friction SBM310 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Bendix SBM310 Front Brake Pads

Bendix Friction Stop Semi-Metallic brake pads are built for drivers who need a direct-fit front disc brake pad set for select Ford and Mercury applications. The SBM310 is designed to OE standards for fit, form, and function, with a semi-metallic friction formula suited to original equipment pad material on many of the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Designed to OE standards for consistent fit and braking response
• 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 by Bendix line
• Hardware included where applicable; this listing notes hardware is not included for the covered applications

Product Line Details

The Bendix Friction Stop Semi-Metallic line is part of Bendix’s broader brake offering for North American vehicles. It focuses on OE-style replacement pads, rotors, and drums, with coverage aimed at common passenger car applications and a design approach centered on safe, consistent, and reliable braking performance.

Fitment

• Fits 1990-1993 Ford Mustang, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1983-1986 Ford Mustang, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1987-1989 Ford Mustang, front. Semi-metallic; hardware not included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic.
• Fits 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1987-1988 Mercury Cougar, front. Organic brakes; hardware not included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic.
• Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1985-1986 Ford Thunderbird, front. Semi-metallic; hardware not included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic.
• Fits 1984-1986 Mercury Capri, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Cougar, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar, front. Semi-metallic; hardware not included; original equipment pad material is semi-metallic.
• Fits 1984-1986 Mercury Marquis, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.
• Fits 1983 Ford Fairmont, front. Hardware not included; semi-metallic pad material for original equipment.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Front brake pad replacement on listed Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, LTD, and Fairmont models
• Brake noise caused by worn pads or degraded shim performance
• Reduced braking consistency from pads that no longer match OE-style friction characteristics
• Service needs on vehicles originally equipped with semi-metallic front pads
• Restoration of proper pedal feel during routine brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and front position before ordering. Review the application notes carefully, since some listings specify that hardware is not included. Inspect rotors, calipers, and slide components during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation. This part number, SBM310, is intended for the front axle applications shown above.

Quality Assurance

Bendix Friction designs this Stop Semi-Metallic pad set to OE specifications for fit, form, and function. The SBM310 is engineered as a direct replacement for the listed Ford and Mercury front brake applications, with a focus on reliable everyday braking performance.