This online store lists all the parts is has that fit your machine:
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/bro...ine-parts.aspx .
From the website above, it is clear that the bobbins need to be plastic. Metal bobbins will eventually wear out the bobbin area of a machine that uses plastic bobbins. The bobbins do need to be the correct style. When you purchase bobbins at Walmart and other places, typically you can check the back of the card to see what machines they fit. This is how you make sure that the size and style of the bobbin is correct for your machine.
As far as I know, Schmetz needles will fit any modern machine. I believe only a few of the vintage machines require specialized needles. A lot of vintage Singer machines work better with Singer needles.
You can download a free manual for this machine here:
https://www.manualowl.com/p/Brother%.../Manual/183189
The manual should tell you about bobbins and needles, plus other information that will be useful to you.
https://www.manualowl.com/p/Brother%.../Manual/183189