just did my front and rear brakes a week ago. The 1273 pads are for the front, 1274 pads are for the rear (so in this case, the item # would be DX1274 for the rear). for roughly $15 more per set, you can get the Akebono pads (ACT1273 & ACT1274). I was originally going to go with the EBC Greenstuff 7000, but i just couldn't justify $100 for one set of pads...
I'm not familiar with Monroe brake products so i can't say one way or another. I have Wearever platinums on the rear and the Akebono ProACT on the front. just my
