Centric 106.10280 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Centric Posi-Quiet Front Brake Pads

Centric Posi-Quiet Extended Wear Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Sets are built for front brake service on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles. Part number 106.10280 uses a semi-metallic friction formula, molded construction, and included shims to support consistent braking performance and reduced noise.

Key Features

• Semi-metallic friction material for front disc brake applications
• Positive-molded pad construction for even friction density and wear
• Integrally molded friction attachment
• Pad shims included to help control vibration
• Mounting hardware included
• Pad wear sensor included; prepared for pad wear sensor use
• 2 pads with 1 wear sensor noted in the product details
• Asbestos-free friction formulation

Product Details

The Centric Posi-Quiet Extended Wear line focuses on fit, consistency, and noise control. This pad set is manufactured with a positive molding process similar to OE supplier methods, helping maintain uniform friction material density across the pad. Centric also uses precision-cut or shaved backing plates and mechanically attached shims to improve caliper fitment and reduce vibration-related noise. A scorching process is applied to remove impurities and pre-burnish the friction surface, which helps shorten the initial break-in period. Part number 106.10280 is a front disc brake pad set for vehicles such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G6, Saturn Sky, Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Aura, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 171685 for the same application.

Common Brake Issues It May Address

• Brake squeal or vibration during stops
• Uneven pad wear across the front axle
• Reduced braking consistency from worn pads
• Longer-than-expected break-in after pad replacement
• Fitment concerns tied to caliper and backing plate tolerances

Installation Notes

Fits 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, front. Fits 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, front. Fits 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR, front, except Brembo caliper. Fits 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, front. Fits 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, front. Fits 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice, front. Fits 2007-2009 Saturn Aura, front. Fits 2007-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, front, 1 piston caliper. Fits 2007-2008 Pontiac G5, front. Fits 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, front. Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, front, 5 lug. Fits 2006 Pontiac G4, front. Fits 2006 Pontiac Pursuit, front.

Verify caliper style, sensor requirements, and rotor condition before installation. Clean the caliper bracket and pad contact points, then follow the recommended bedding procedure after installation to help the pads seat properly. Part number 106.10280 is supplied as a front axle brake pad set with hardware and shims listed in the product data.

Quality Assurance

Centric manufactures the Posi-Quiet line with OE-style positive molding, asbestos-free friction material, and noise-control details intended to support consistent performance over the service life of the pad. The product data also notes scorching and pre-burnishing steps to improve initial pad conditioning.