DFC EURO 5000 Ceramic Front Brake Pads

The Dynamite Friction DFC EURO 5000 Ceramic Brake Pads and Hardware Kit is a front disc brake pad set for select Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Part number 1600-2237-01 is built with ceramic friction material and integrally molded pad attachment for consistent pad construction and clean service fitment.

Compatible With Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLE450, GLE450e, GLE53 AMG, GLE580, GLS450, GLS580, and Maybach GLS600 front brake applications across the listed model years.

• Ceramic friction material for front disc brake service
• 4-pad set for one axle
• Mounting hardware included
• Prepared for electronic pad wear sensor use
• Outer pad height: 83 mm (3.268 in)
• Inner pad height: 92.7 mm (3.65 in)
• Outer pad width: 170.2 mm (6.701 in)
• Inner pad width: 170.1 mm (6.697 in)
• Outer pad thickness: 17.1 mm (0.673 in)
• Inner pad thickness: 17.3 mm (0.681 in)

Product Line Details

The DFC EURO 5000 line is focused on European vehicle brake service, with pad construction and hardware packaged for front axle replacement on late-model Mercedes-Benz platforms. This part number, 1600-2237-01, is listed for multiple GLE and GLS variants, including applications with drilled front discs and select models that require a separate wear sensor.

Fitment Details

• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, front; 375mm drilled front disc.
• Fits 2020-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2024-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 SUV, front.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e, front.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG, front; excludes Brembo front calipers.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG SUV, front; excludes Brembo front calipers.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE580, front; standard disc.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, front; drilled front disc.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS580, front.
• Fits 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600, front.
• Fits 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450e, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 AMG SUV, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2020-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE580, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2020-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2020-2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580, front; requires sensor 341-63004 (1).
• Fits 2021-2025 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600, front; requires sensor 341-63009 (1).

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models
• Brake noise from worn or uneven pad material
• Reduced braking performance from thin front pads
• Service needs on vehicles with electronic pad wear sensor preparation
• Front axle maintenance after rotor or brake service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor type, caliper configuration, and wear sensor requirements before installation. Some listed applications require sensor 341-63004 or 341-63009, and 2026 GLE53 AMG applications exclude Brembo front calipers. Confirm pad dimensions and vehicle trim against the existing brake setup before completing service.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction supplies this DFC EURO 5000 ceramic brake pad set as a vehicle-specific front brake service part for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications. Part number 1600-2237-01 is packaged with mounting hardware and prepared for electronic wear sensor use where applicable.