R1 Concepts
R1 Optimum Oe Pads

R1 Concepts 2551-0506-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Brand R1 Concepts 2551-0506-00
Position Front
Product line R1 Optimum Oe Pads
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 65 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Disc brake pad set for straightforward replacement.

R1 Optimum OE Pads. Brand line focused on OE-style fit and function.

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OE-Style Front Brake Pads for GM J-Body Applications

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads part number 2551-0506-00 are front disc brake pads for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles. This brake pad set is listed for long-tail fitment searches such as front brake pads for 1992-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire.

Key Features

  • Front disc brake pad set for disc brake service
  • OE-style replacement from the R1 Optimum OE Pads line
  • Direct fitment coverage for multiple GM compact and midsize platforms
  • Part number 2551-0506-00 for catalog and cross-check use
  • Fits 1990-2005 applications across Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile models

Fitment Details

Compatible with front brake applications on 1992-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, front; 1995-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, front; 1991-1998 Buick Skylark, front; 1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, front; 1991-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, front; 1992-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, front; 1992-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, front; 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, front; 1990 Buick Skylark, front with Performance Package; 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, front with Performance Package; and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am, front with WS6 Performance Package.

The R1 Optimum OE Pads line focuses on OE-style brake service for everyday driving needs. If you are replacing worn front pads on a Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, or Pontiac Grand Am, part number 2551-0506-00 provides a cataloged match for the listed front axle applications.

Common Brake Issues This Part Addresses

  • Squealing or noisy front brake pads
  • Reduced braking response from worn friction material
  • Brake pedal vibration caused by pad wear patterns
  • Uneven front pad wear on listed GM vehicles
  • Brake service needs on OE-style replacement intervals

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front brake configuration before ordering. Confirm whether the vehicle is equipped with a Performance Package or WS6 Performance Package where noted, since those applications are listed separately. Inspect rotors, calipers, and hardware condition during brake service and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedure.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this part as part of the R1 Optimum OE Pads product line, an OE-style brake pad offering for the listed applications. Part number 2551-0506-00 is cataloged for the front position on the vehicles shown above.

This part fits 65 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2005ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2005PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2004ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2004PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2003ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2003PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2002ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2002PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2001ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2001PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2000ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2000PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1999ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1999PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1998BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1998ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1998OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1998PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1998PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1997BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1997ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1997OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1997PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1997PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996ChevroletBerettaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996ChevroletCorsicaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1996PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995ChevroletBerettaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995ChevroletCorsicaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1995PontiacSunfireFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994ChevroletBerettaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994ChevroletCorsicaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1994PontiacSunbirdFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993ChevroletBerettaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993ChevroletCorsicaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1993PontiacSunbirdFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992ChevroletBerettaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992ChevroletCavalierFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992ChevroletCorsicaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992OldsmobileAchievaFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1992PontiacSunbirdFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1991BuickSkylarkFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1991OldsmobileCutlass CalaisFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1991PontiacGrand AmFrontR1 Optimum Oe Pads
1990BuickSkylarkFrontPerformance Package; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1990OldsmobileCutlass CalaisFrontPerformance Package; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
1990PontiacGrand AmFrontWS6 Performance Package; R1 Optimum Oe Pads