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R1 Concepts 2551-0045-10 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

R1 Optimum Oe Pads, Front
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📦R1 Optimum Oe Pads, Front
🚗Fitment: Porsche and Volkswagen, 911 and Vanagon
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OE-Style Front Disc Brake Pads

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads part number 2551-0045-10 are front disc brake pad set applications for select Volkswagen Vanagon and Porsche 911 models. This OE-style pad set is built for direct replacement use on the listed front brake positions.

Key Features

  • Front disc brake pad set for the listed applications
  • R1 Optimum OE Pads product line from R1 Concepts
  • Fits 1980-1985 Volkswagen Vanagon, front
  • Fits 1974-1977 Porsche 911, front with front alloy S calipers
  • Fits 1969-1973 Porsche 911, front with front aluminum S calipers
  • Part number 2551-0045-10 for application matching

Detailed Description

The R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads line focuses on OE-style replacement fitment for classic front brake systems. Part number 2551-0045-10 covers 1980-1985 Volkswagen Vanagon front brake pads, plus Porsche 911 front applications for 1969-1973 models with front aluminum S calipers and 1974-1977 models with front alloy S calipers. Use this pad set when you need a direct-match front brake pad solution for the specified caliper configurations.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing worn front brake pads on a Volkswagen Vanagon
  • Servicing Porsche 911 front brakes with alloy S calipers
  • Servicing Porsche 911 front brakes with aluminum S calipers
  • Addressing brake noise caused by pad wear
  • Restoring consistent front braking performance on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify caliper type before ordering, especially on Porsche 911 applications, since fitment depends on front alloy S calipers or front aluminum S calipers. Confirm the front axle position and compare the existing pad shape to the part number 2551-0045-10 before installation.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this as part of the R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style replacement product family for the listed front brake applications.

This part fits 15 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
1985VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1984VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1983VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1982VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1981VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1980VolkswagenVanagonFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1977Porsche911SFrontFront Alloy S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1976Porsche911SFrontFront Alloy S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1975Porsche911SFrontFront Alloy S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1974Porsche911FrontFront Alloy S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1973Porsche911FrontFront Aluminum S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1972Porsche911FrontFront Aluminum S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1971Porsche911FrontFront Aluminum S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1970Porsche911FrontFront Aluminum S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1969Porsche911FrontFront Aluminum S Calipers; R1 Optimum Oe Pads

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.