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Centric 300.08721 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front
Reliable Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads for Mercedes-Benz
The Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set 300.08721 offers dependable braking performance designed specifically for select Mercedes-Benz models. Engineered to provide consistent stopping power, these pads are an ideal replacement for vehicles such as the C230, C240, C280, C320, C350, CLK320, CLK350, SLK280, and SLK300.
- Semi-metallic friction material for balanced performance and durability
- Includes mounting hardware and pad shims for complete installation
- Prepared for pad wear sensor but does not include sensor
- Integrally molded friction material attachment for secure fit
- Set includes four disc brake pads (two inner and two outer)
- Compatible with multiple Mercedes-Benz models for precise fitment
About Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets
The Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets line is designed to deliver reliable braking with semi-metallic friction material that balances heat dissipation and wear resistance. This product line includes all necessary mounting hardware and pad shims to ensure proper installation and optimal brake system performance. The integrally molded friction material attachment enhances pad durability and reduces the risk of delamination during operation.
Product Details and Specifications
This disc brake pad set features semi-metallic friction material, which provides a good balance between stopping power and pad longevity. The pads are prepared for pad wear sensors, allowing easy integration if your vehicle requires sensor installation, though the sensors themselves are not included. The set contains four pads, with outer pad dimensions approximately 2.449 inches in height, 5.157 inches in width, and 0.732 inches in thickness. Inner pads measure about 2.756 inches in height, 5.157 inches in width, and 0.740 inches in thickness. The included mounting hardware kit (part number 117.35023) ensures a secure and proper fit during installation.
Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications
- Replacement brake pads for Mercedes-Benz C230, C240, C280, C320, and C350 models
- Suitable for Mercedes-Benz CLK320 and CLK350 vehicles
- Compatible with Mercedes-Benz SLK280 and SLK300 models
- Ideal for addressing brake noise, vibration, or reduced stopping power
- Used to replace worn or damaged disc brake pads for improved safety
Installation Notes and Tips
- Includes all necessary mounting hardware and pad shims for straightforward installation
- Ensure the brake system is clean and free of debris before installing new pads
- Check compatibility with your specific Mercedes-Benz model and year prior to installation
- Properly torque caliper bolts and verify pad wear sensor connections if applicable
- Perform a brake system test after installation to confirm proper operation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for fit, form, and function. The friction material is integrally molded to the backing plate to reduce the risk of separation and ensure consistent braking performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Centric products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to Centric's official documentation for complete warranty information.
| Brand | Centric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 300.08721 |
| Position | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets, Front |
| Friction Material Attachment | Integrally Molded |
| Friction Material Composition | Semi-Metallic |
| Hardware Kit Number [cntrc] | 117.35023 |
| Inner Pad Height | 2.756 |
| Inner Pad Height | 70.000 |
| Inner Pad Overall Thickness | 0.740 |
| Inner Pad Overall Thickness | 18.800 |
| Inner Pad Width | 5.157 |
| Inner Pad Width | 131.000 |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Outer Pad Height | 2.449 |
| Outer Pad Height | 62.200 |
| Outer Pad Overall Thickness | 0.732 |
| Outer Pad Overall Thickness | 18.600 |
| Outer Pad Width | 5.157 |
| Outer Pad Width | 131.000 |
| Pad Quantity | 4 |
| Pad Shims Included | Yes |
| Pad Wear Sensor Included | No |
| Prepared For Pad Wear Sensor | Yes |
| Weight [cntrc] kgs | 1.86 |
| Weight [cntrc] lbs | 4.10 |
This part fits 68 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Front | 1 Piston Front Caliper; Except AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | to 02/06; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | from 03/06; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Fr 3/06; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Front | To 2/06; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Base | Coupe | Front | 1 Piston Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Base | Coupe | Front | 1-Piston Front Caliper with Sport Package; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | 4Matic | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | RWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | RWD | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Front | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | RWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | RWD | Front | Except Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | AWD | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Coupe | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Coupe | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | ||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets | |||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Front | Centric Premium Semi-Metalic Disc Brake Pad Sets |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.