R1 Concepts 2551-0215-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

R1 Concepts Front Brake Pads for GM A-Body and C-Body Applications

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0215-00, are front disc brake pads for a wide range of 1983-1996 GM vehicles. This pad set is listed for Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Pontiac 6000, and related Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Pontiac front brake applications.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad set for listed GM passenger cars and vans
• OE-style replacement from the R1 Optimum OE Pads line
• Application coverage includes standard-duty and select medium/heavy-duty brake configurations
• Fits multiple 1983-1996 Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
• Part number 2551-0215-00 for application matching and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

The R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads line is positioned as an OE replacement brake pad family for everyday street use. This front disc brake pad set, part number 2551-0215-00, covers a broad range of GM platforms including Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Pontiac 6000, Chevrolet Celebrity, Cadillac DeVille, and other listed front brake applications. Fitment includes 1983-1996 model years, with notes for specific brake packages such as JA2, JA3, JA8, 115mm bolt circle, 114.3mm bolt circle, and except ABS where noted.

Compatible With 1990-1996 Buick Century, front; 1990-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, front; and 1988-1991 Pontiac 6000, front, this pad set is cataloged for direct front axle use on the vehicles shown in the fitment table. 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 listed Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
• Addressing brake noise caused by pad wear
• Restoring braking response when pad friction material is depleted
• Correcting uneven or inconsistent front brake feel on supported applications
• Servicing OE-style front brake systems on GM passenger cars and vans

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and brake package before ordering, especially on applications with JA2, JA3, JA8, 115mm bolt circle, 114.3mm bolt circle, or except ABS notes. This pad set is for front position only. Confirm rotor condition, caliper operation, and pad hardware requirements during brake service.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this product as part of its R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style brake pad offering for listed factory applications. Use the fitment table to confirm exact vehicle coverage for part number 2551-0215-00.