Mercedes Sprinter Front Brake Rotor – VNE | NCV3 AWD & VS30 1500 / 2500 / 3500XD | #9074210100 (2010–2025)

A warped, grooved, or worn-beyond-minimum front brake rotor on a Mercedes Sprinter causes brake pedal pulsation, vibration through the steering wheel, reduced pad contact area, and degraded stopping performance — especially under the heavy repeated braking loads of a commercial van in daily service. This is the VNE front brake rotor for NCV3 AWD and VS30 Sprinter 1500, 2500, and 3500XD models, a direct-fit replacement that restores a true, flat braking surface and full front brake performance.

What This Part Does

The front brake rotor is the cast iron disc that rotates with the front wheel and provides the friction surface the brake pads clamp against when stopping. On the Sprinter front axle, the rotor is a vented design — two friction faces separated by internal cooling fins that draw air through the rotor as it spins, dissipating the heat generated by repeated braking. This thermal management is critical on a commercial van that may make hundreds of stops per day at high GVW. The rotor must maintain precise lateral runout (flatness) and minimum thickness throughout its service life — when either measurement falls out of specification, braking becomes uneven and pedal pulsation develops. Rotors should always be measured before and after pad replacement to determine whether resurfacing or replacement is required.

Common Symptoms of a Worn or Warped Front Brake Rotor

• Brake pedal pulsation or shudder felt through the pedal and steering wheel when braking at speed
• Steering wheel vibration during braking that clears when the pedal is released
• Visible scoring, deep grooves, or heat cracks on the rotor surface
• Rotor thickness measuring at or below the minimum discard specification
• Uneven or rapid brake pad wear from contact with a scored or uneven rotor surface

When to Replace

Replace when rotor thickness is at or below the minimum discard specification, when lateral runout exceeds tolerance, or when deep scoring or heat cracking is visible on the friction surface. Always replace rotors in pairs — left and right — to maintain balanced braking across the axle. Replace brake pads at the same time as rotors; installing new pads on worn rotors accelerates pad wear and does not restore braking performance.

Fitment

• 2010–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – Front, AWD (NCV3/W906)
• 2019–2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 – Front, RWD (VS30/W907)
• 2019–2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – Front, RWD (VS30/W907)
• 2019–2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – Front (VS30/W907)

✔ Sold individually — replace in pairs (left and right) for balanced braking
✔ Always measure rotor thickness before installation — replace if at or below minimum
✔ Always verify by VIN — front rotor fitment varies by axle configuration

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM: 9074210100 / A9074210100 / 907-421-01-00
• Full part number with suffix: 907421010007
• Manufacturer: VNE — 10089005
• SKU: 907421010007V