{"product_id":"dfc-heavy-duty-front-brake-pads-hardware-kit-mercedes-sprinter-1214-1268-02","title":"DFC Heavy Duty Front Brake Pads and Hardware Kit for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDependable Front Braking for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose reliable stopping performance for demanding Mercedes-Benz Sprinter service with this DFC Heavy Duty front brake pad and hardware kit. The DFC 1214-1268-02 application uses semi metallic friction material and a vehicle specific fit for listed Sprinter vans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty brake pads for frequent braking, heavy traffic, steep gradients, towing, and off road service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi metallic friction material delivers strong and predictable braking across changing temperature, speed, and axle load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 percent copper free formulation supports current low copper requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 percent post cured and scorched construction helps stabilize friction performance from the first stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrally molded friction material promotes consistent attachment to the backing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber steel rubber shims help reduce noise, vibration, and harshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderlayer helps limit heat transfer into the caliper and supports pad to plate adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamfered and slotted design where applicable helps reduce braking noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware is included for this front axle application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DFC 1214-1268-02 kit is intended for the listed vehicle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreightliner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreightliner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreightliner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreightliner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 3500XD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 to 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eeSprinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019 to 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprinter 3500XD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment follows the current vehicle application tags. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, trim, and front brake configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront disc brake pad set with hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1214-1268-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction material attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrally molded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShim construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber steel rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePad quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified by the manufacturer for this exact application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWear sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified by the manufacturer for this exact application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 percent copper free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost curing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 percent post cured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScorching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScorched to help minimize initial break in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified by the manufacturer for this exact application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee DFC warranty terms and retain proof of purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne DFC front brake pad set for the listed axle application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware for the listed application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe DFC 1214-1268-02 kit does not include rotors, calipers, fluid, or installation labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFC develops aftermarket brake components for passenger vehicles, trucks, vans, and commercial applications. Its Heavy Duty pad line is designed for larger brake systems and demanding use such as towing, frequent stops, steep gradients, and heavy traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 1214-1268-02?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a DFC Heavy Duty front brake pad and hardware kit for selected Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich vehicles use this brake pad kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits the Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter applications listed in the fitment table, including selected 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500XD, and eSprinter models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this kit install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a front axle brake pad kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the mounting hardware included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, mounting hardware is included for the listed application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat friction material does DFC use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Duty formulation is semi metallic and designed to provide strong, predictable friction for demanding service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre rotors included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the kit includes brake pads and mounting hardware only. Rotors, calipers, fluid, and labor are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre wear sensors included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear sensor details are not specified by the manufacturer for this exact application. Verify the vehicle equipment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit suitable for towing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFC positions its Heavy Duty pads for demanding conditions that can include towing, frequent braking, steep gradients, and heavy traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I confirm fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the year, make, model, trim, front axle position, and vehicle application in the fitment table with the vehicle service information before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes DFC provide a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the current DFC warranty terms and keep proof of purchase for any warranty request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the vehicle application and front axle position before removing any parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the vehicle service information for lifting, wheel removal, caliper removal, and torque procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the rotors, calipers, abutment surfaces, hardware, and brake hoses before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace worn or damaged related components before fitting the new pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the pads and included hardware according to the vehicle service procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer specification and confirm free wheel movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump the brake pedal until firm, check the brake fluid level, and inspect for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a controlled bedding procedure according to the vehicle and pad manufacturer guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetain the product packaging and proof of purchase for service records for the DFC 1214-1268-02 kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product contains antimony oxide and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. 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