{"product_id":"dynamite-friction-4512-65038-disc-brake-kit-front","title":"Dynamite Friction 4512-65038 Disc Brake Kit - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFront Brake Kit for Saab 9-3 and Cadillac BLS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DFC GEOSPEC Coated Rotors with 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic and Hardware kit is a front disc brake service kit built for select Saab 9-3 and Cadillac BLS applications. Part number 4512-65038 combines coated rotors, ceramic pads, and matching brake hardware in one package for a direct brake service on the front axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2010-2011 Saab 9-3, front, without Performance Package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2008-2009 Saab 9-3, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2006-2007 Saab 9-3, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007-2008 Cadillac BLS, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGEOSPEC coated rotors with a silver-gray corrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-processed, dry-shipped rotors ready for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG3000\/G11H18 cast iron rotor construction to OE specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000 Advanced ceramic brake pads with post-cured friction material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium rubber-steel-rubber shims for improved NVH control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake hardware designed with PTFE coating, vulcanized rubber, and stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number 4512-65038 is engineered for drivers servicing the front brakes on a Saab 9-3 or Cadillac BLS. The coated rotors are machined to tight tolerances, finished with a non-directional surface for even pad bed-in, and inspected for balance and critical dimensions. The ceramic pads are scorched to reduce initial break-in time and assembled with shims to help control noise, vibration, and harshness. This DFC brake kit is a practical choice for a front brake job where rotor finish, pad consistency, and hardware condition all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDFC’s GEOSPEC rotor line focuses on corrosion protection and OE-style fitment, while the 5000 Advanced pad line is formulated for stable friction performance across a range of vehicle applications. For shoppers searching for a front brake kit for 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 or 2007-2008 Cadillac BLS, this kit brings the major wear components together in one service package. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Brake Service Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront brake noise during stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotor rust or surface corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven pad wear or vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced braking smoothness after rotor wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware fatigue, corrosion, or weak spring tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front axle fitment before ordering, especially on 2010-2011 Saab 9-3 models without the Performance Package and the listed 285mm rotor configurations. Clean installation surfaces, follow proper brake service procedures, and bed in the pads according to standard brake-in practice after installation. Part number 4512-65038 is intended for front brake service only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDFC states that each rotor is inspected for balance and critical dimensions to meet OE specifications, and the rotors include a 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dynamite Friction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467862306997,"sku":"HBHR-4512-65038","price":163.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/DF_451265038_Fro.jpg?v=1777957094","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dynamite-friction-4512-65038-disc-brake-kit-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}