Centric 301.14680 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Centric Premium Ceramic Rear Brake Pads

Centric Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set 301.14680 is built for rear brake service on select Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac applications. It combines ceramic friction material with OE-style details to support consistent stopping performance, low brake dust, and quieter braking in everyday driving.

Centric Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Sets are part of the Centric Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Sets line, which focuses on application-specific friction compounds, reduced noise, and installation-ready pad design for passenger cars and light-duty trucks.

• Ceramic friction material for cleaner wheel appearance and steady braking feel
• High-performance shims attached to help reduce brake noise
• OE-style gas slots and chamfers for more even braking in repeated stop situations
• Prepared for pad wear sensor use
• Mounting hardware and pad shims listed in the product attributes
• Brake pad set engineered for rear disc brake service

Detailed Product Overview

Part number 301.14680 is a rear disc brake pad set with ceramic friction material, integrally molded friction attachment, and wear sensor preparation. The pad profile measures 116.8 mm wide, 42.8 mm high, and 16.2 mm thick, with matching inner and outer pad dimensions for the listed applications. This setup is intended to deliver reliable pedal response and controlled noise characteristics for daily driving and stop-and-go use. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible With 2016-2019 Buick Cascada, rear; 2013-2017 Buick Encore, rear; 2012-2017 Buick Verano, rear; 2013-2017 Chevrolet Trax, rear; 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR, rear; 2016 Cadillac ELR, rear, w/o Performance Brakes; 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear; 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic, rear; 2010-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear; and 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt, rear. Search terms such as rear brake pads for Buick Encore, Chevrolet Cruze rear ceramic brake pads, and Cadillac ELR rear disc brake pad set apply to this part.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Squealing or noisy rear brake operation
• Excess brake dust on wheels
• Uneven braking feel during repeated stops
• Worn rear pads that reduce stopping consistency
• Need for a direct-fit rear ceramic pad replacement on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rotor condition, caliper hardware, and sensor routing before installation. Clean the caliper bracket and pad contact points, then follow the vehicle service procedure for bedding-in new pads after installation. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and rear position before ordering, especially for the 2016 Cadillac ELR without Performance Brakes application.

Quality Assurance

Centric engineers developed this brake pad line with application-specific friction compounds to balance stopping performance and noise control. The Premium Ceramic formulation is intended to provide longer service life than many conventional pad materials while keeping brake dust low for routine passenger-car and light-duty-truck use.