Hella Pagid 355012011 Front Brake Pads, Set of 2

The Hella Pagid 355012011 is a front-axle disc brake pad set built for Mercedes-Benz E-Class owners who want a proper OE-grade replacement without the guesswork. You get two pads in the box, enough to do both front wheels in one go. The friction compound is low-metallic, sometimes called semi-metallic, which is the same family of material Mercedes specified from the factory on these cars. That matters more than people think. Match the pad material to what the car was engineered around and you get predictable pedal feel, clean stops, and rotor wear that behaves the way it should.

These are Hella Pagid OE Series pads. Hella Pagid supplies original-equipment friction to a long list of European automakers, so this isn't a generic aftermarket compound poured into a Mercedes-shaped backing plate. The set is formulated to match the braking characteristics of the vehicle it's cut for, and it carries ECE-R90 approval, the European standard that replacement pads have to meet. If you've ever wondered whether a replacement pad is actually equivalent to what came off, that approval is the short answer.

Fitment is the front axle on Mercedes-Benz E-Class, including the 2007 E350 with the Sport Package. Before you order, cross-check the part against your car's original brake pad number or your VIN. Mercedes ran several front caliper and rotor combinations across the E-Class years, and the Sport Package cars in particular use a specific setup. A two-minute check against the OE number saves you a return and a second trip up on the jack.

Here's what's in the box and what isn't. You get the two friction pads. You don't get abutment clips or brake lubricant, and wear sensors aren't part of this set. That's normal for an OE Series pad and nothing to worry about. If your existing anti-rattle clips are clean and not deformed, reuse them. If they're rusty or bent, grab a fresh hardware kit while you're in there. And if your car uses electronic wear sensors, inspect them and reuse or replace as needed. A dab of high-temp brake grease on the caliper contact points and slide pins keeps everything quiet.

Who's this for? Anyone doing their own brakes on an E-Class, or a shop that wants a known-good OE-equivalent pad on the shelf. Low-metallic pads give you strong, consistent bite, they handle heat well on a heavier sedan, and they hold up to real-world driving. They'll produce some brake dust, that's the trade-off with this compound, but the stopping performance is exactly why Mercedes chose it in the first place. If you drive the car hard on the highway or load it up, this is the material you want under the caliper.

Installation is straightforward if you've done pads before. Support the car properly, pull the wheel, retract the caliper piston, swap the pads, and torque everything to spec. Then bed the new pads in with a series of moderate stops from moderate speed to transfer an even layer of friction material onto the rotor. Skip the bedding step and you can end up with uneven deposits and a pulsing pedal. Take the ten minutes. It's worth it.

One honest note. This is a front-axle set only. Brakes wear as a system, so if your fronts are down to the backing plate, your rears and your rotors deserve a look too. Pads are cheap next to a warped rotor or a scored disc. Replace pads in axle sets, front pair together and rear pair together, so braking stays balanced side to side. If you're not sure what shape your rotors are in, measure them against the minimum thickness stamped on the hat before you reuse them.

Backed by a 25-month or 25,000-mile Hella Pagid limited warranty, the 355012011 is a straightforward, correct-material choice for E-Class front brakes. Order the set, verify the fit against your OE number, and you're most of the way to a clean brake job.