Mercedes Sprinter Front Ceramic Brake Pad Kit – HPC | NCV3 3500 & VS30 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / 3500XD | #9064210300 (2010–2023)
Worn front brake pads on a Mercedes Sprinter are the most direct path to compromised stopping performance — on the front axle that handles the majority of braking effort, thin pads reduce friction area, increase rotor wear, and eventually allow metal-to-metal contact that destroys rotors and calipers simultaneously. This is the HPC ceramic front brake pad kit for NCV3 Sprinter 3500 and VS30 Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 3500XD models, a direct-fit replacement set that restores full front braking friction with a ceramic compound that delivers quiet, low-dust performance.
What This Part Does
The front brake pad kit includes four ceramic friction pads — two per caliper, covering both front calipers — for a complete front axle replacement. The ceramic compound bonds to a steel backing plate and provides the friction surface that the caliper presses against the rotor when stopping. Ceramic compounds are characterized by their lower brake dust output, quieter operation, and stable friction performance across a wide temperature range compared to semi-metallic alternatives. On a commercial van like the Sprinter that may make hundreds of stops per day, this stability makes ceramic pads well-suited to the repeated, moderate-to-heavy braking cycles of delivery, passenger transport, and cargo hauling. The pads include an integrated wear indicator slot that accommodates the brake pad wear sensor wire.
Common Symptoms of Worn Front Brake Pads
- Brake pad warning light in the instrument cluster
- Squealing or squeaking from the front brakes — wear indicator making contact with the rotor
- Grinding or metallic scraping from the front axle — pads worn through to the backing plate
- Increased stopping distances or brake pedal travel under normal braking
- Visible friction material thickness at or below minimum during inspection
When to Replace
Replace when the brake pad warning light activates, when squealing indicates the wear indicator is contacting the rotor, or when pad thickness measures at or below minimum during inspection. Always replace pads as a complete axle set — both front calipers. Replace the brake pad wear sensors at the same time. Inspect front rotors for minimum thickness and scoring before installing new pads.
NCV3 3500 & VS30 Specific — VIN Verification Required
This front pad kit fits NCV3 Sprinter 3500 and VS30 Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 3500XD. Always verify by VIN before ordering — front brake pad fitment varies by axle configuration. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.
Fitment
- 2010–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – Front axle (NCV3/W906)
- 2019–2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 – Front axle (VS30/W907)
- 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – Front axle (VS30/W907)
- 2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – Front axle (VS30/W907)
- 2018–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – Front axle (VS30/W907)
✔ Complete axle set — includes pads for both front calipers
✔ Always replace brake pad wear sensors at the same time
✔ Inspect front rotors before installing new pads
Part Numbers
- Mercedes OEM: 9064210300 / A9064210300 / 906-421-03-00
- Cross-reference: 0044208220 / 0054205320
- Manufacturer: HPC
- SKU: 9064210300HPC