R1 Concepts 2551-0003-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

OE Brake Pads for Classic GM Front Disc Brakes

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0003-00, are front disc brake pad set replacements for select 1967-1970 GM vehicles with factory-style front disc brake systems. This application-focused pad set is listed for Chevrolet Bel Air, Caprice, Impala, Camaro, and Malibu, along with Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models from the same era.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad set for classic GM passenger cars
• R1 Optimum OE Pads line for OE-style replacement fitment
• Compatible with 1967-1970 Chevrolet Bel Air, Caprice, Impala, Camaro, and Malibu front brake applications
• Also listed for 1967-1968 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile 98, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, and Pontiac models including GTO, Firebird, LeMans, and Tempest
• Part number 2551-0003-00 for catalog and fitment verification

Detailed Description

R1 Concepts 2551-0003-00 is a front disc brake pad set built for a wide range of late-1960s GM vehicles. The fitment list includes 1967-1970 Chevrolet Bel Air, Caprice, and Impala with 4 piston calipers, plus 1967-1968 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Cutlass and Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac performance and full-size models such as GTO, Firebird, Grand Prix, Bonneville, Catalina, LeMans, and Tempest. It also covers 1968 Chevrolet Camaro front disc, rear drum applications and select Oldsmobile and Pontiac caliper inlet configurations.

The R1 Optimum OE Pads line is positioned as an OE-style brake pad solution for drivers restoring or maintaining original front braking systems. If you are searching for front brake pads for a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1967-1970 Chevrolet Impala, or 1967-1968 Pontiac GTO, this part number should be matched to the exact caliper and inlet notes shown in the fitment data.

What It Helps Address

• Front brake pad wear on classic GM disc brake systems
• Squealing or reduced braking performance from worn pads
• Restoration needs for original-style front brake setups
• Fitment matching for 4 piston caliper applications
• Replacement of pads on vehicles with specified caliper inlet sizes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the year, make, model, and front brake configuration before ordering. This part is listed with application notes such as 4 piston calipers, front disc/rear drum, and specific caliper inlet sizes including 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, and 1/2 inch. Match those details to the vehicle’s existing brake hardware and compare the old pad shape and caliper setup before installation. Part number 2551-0003-00 should be used as the primary reference when confirming fitment.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this part under the R1 Optimum OE Pads product line, which is cataloged for OE-style replacement use on classic GM front brake applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.