Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the E-Class, the brake wear warning genuinely resets itself automatically once pads and sensor are properly replaced — if it persists, this points to a genuine installation error.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front pads (aftermarket) Brembo P 50 119 / Bosch 0 986 494 750
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 50 119 (144 x 60/70 x 19 mm, prepared for a wear indicator, TRW/Lucas/Girling); Brembo P 50 139 (142 x 96 x 18 mm, prepared, Brembo system); Brembo P 50 120 (128 x 93 x 19 mm, prepared, Brembo system); Bosch 0 986 494 750 (127.2 x 92.3 x 18.1 mm, low-metallic); Bosch 0 986 424 335 (142 x 96.3 x 18.8 mm, low-metallic); TRW GDB2070 (144 x 60.2/70 x 19.5 mm, prepared); ATE 13.0460-2792.2 (144 x 60/70 x 19.6 mm, prepared, contact excluded, TRW/Lucas/Girling); ATE 13.0460-4892.2 (141.9 x 96.2 x 18 mm, prepared, contact excluded, Brembo) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two front families. The 144 x 60-70 x 19 mm set (and 175 x 69/78 mm Brembo P 50 124) fits the TRW/Lucas/Girling system; the 128-142 x 92-96 mm sets fit the Brembo system. Ferodo FDB4870 (144 x 60.1 mm) is listed only for specific brake variants. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine pads against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | The taller 92-96 mm pads are for cars with the larger Brembo-system front brakes. Brembo P 50 120 is not for carbon-ceramic discs. The ATE sets exclude the wear contact. |
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the E-Class uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the E-Class with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
2019 car, so W213.
Common Sizes
| Front pads, standard | Confirm exact fitment via VIN — pad size on this model genuinely varies by engine and trim, not just by generation. |
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| Front pads, standard brakes package (E220d confirmed) | Genuinely a distinct part number from the row above on this same axle — trim or package differences like this typically mean a physically different pad, not just a relabelled one. |
| Front brake pads | Genuinely a distinct part number from the row above on this same axle — trim or package differences like this typically mean a physically different pad, not just a relabelled one. |
| Front brake pad wear sensor | Genuinely a distinct part number from the row above on this same axle — trim or package differences like this typically mean a physically different pad, not just a relabelled one. |
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A Genuinely Important, Technical Clarification Worth Knowing — Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads
If a "check brake pad wear" warning won't clear despite fitting new pads, this is genuinely important to know: this warning genuinely resets itself automatically once the pads and wear sensor have been properly replaced, with no separate manual reset procedure needed via a scan tool. If the message persists after a replacement, this points toward a genuine installation error, such as the old sensor being mistakenly reinstalled, rather than needing specialist reset equipment.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that a brake wear warning can sometimes appear after heavy rain, since moisture can occasionally interfere with the sensor circuit temporarily.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
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