MPA Electrical 1001-0289M Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Quality-Built Front Brake Pads

MPA Electrical 1001-0289M is a front disc brake pad set for a wide range of GM compact and midsize vehicles from the 1980s and early 1990s. It uses a semi-metallic friction formula with integrally molded construction, adhesive-backed pad shims, and included abutment clips for a quieter, more consistent brake service.

The Quality-Built Premium Semi-Metallic Brake Pads line focuses on application-specific friction compounds, so the pad material is matched to the vehicle rather than relying on a one-formula-fits-all approach. For drivers servicing Buick Century, Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, and related platforms, part number 1001-0289M provides a direct front brake pad replacement with copper-free friction material.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad set for compatible GM applications
• Semi-metallic, integrally molded friction material
• 2025 compliant copper-free friction formula
• Low brake dust and quiet operation
• Adhesive-backed pad shims included
• Pad shims included
• Abutment clips included
• New condition

Detailed Product Overview

MPA Electrical 1001-0289M is engineered to restore like-new stopping performance across a broad thermal range. The semi-metallic compound is formulated for dependable pedal response in everyday driving conditions, while the copper-free design supports current brake friction requirements. This front brake pad set is a practical choice for owners maintaining older Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile platforms that call for a semi-metallic pad.

Compatible With 1982-1991 Buick Century, front; 1982-1991 Chevrolet Cavalier, front; 1986-1991 Pontiac Sunbird, front; and other listed applications including Pontiac Tempest, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Pontiac Grand Am, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, Oldsmobile Calais, Chevrolet Citation II, Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, and Pontiac J2000. Part number 1001-0289M is also a useful reference when searching for a front semi-metallic brake pad set for these vehicles.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Reduced stopping performance from worn front brake pads
• Brake noise caused by aged or uneven pad material
• Excess brake dust from outdated friction compounds
• Inconsistent braking feel during normal temperature changes
• Front brake service needs on older GM passenger cars

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and slide components before installation. Clean the caliper abutment areas, apply brake lubricant where appropriate, and confirm the included abutment clips and pad shims are seated correctly. Mounting hardware is not included, and brake lubricant is not included. Verify front-position fitment and vehicle-specific notes before ordering, especially for applications such as 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais without the Special Performance Package and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am without Performance Option WS6.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical’s Quality-Built Premium Semi-Metallic Brake Pads line uses application-specific friction formulas and copper-free materials to support consistent braking performance and low-noise operation. Part number 1001-0289M is a new brake pad set built for direct replacement use in the listed front applications.