R1 Concepts Rear Disc Brake Pads for OE Applications

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0202-00, are rear disc brake pads for a range of classic GM vehicles. This disc brake pad set is listed for rear applications on Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, Oldsmobile Toronado, Cadillac Commercial Chassis, Cadillac Fleetwood, and Buick LeSabre models with the specified rear disc brake configurations.

Key Features

• R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads line for OE-style rear brake service
• Disc Brake Pad Set for rear disc brake applications
• Fits multiple 1978-1988 rear brake applications across Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile
• Part number 2551-0202-00 for application matching and catalog lookup
• Built for vehicles listed with rear disc brake configurations and noted exclusions

Compatible Vehicle Applications

• Fits 1985-1988 Chevrolet Camaro, rear, except Performance Package; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1988 Pontiac Firebird, rear, except Performance Package; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1978-1987 Pontiac Firebird, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, rear; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Seville, rear; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1982-1984 Chevrolet Camaro, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1980 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1980 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear, with rear disc brakes; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979 Buick LeSabre, rear, rear disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear brake pad wear on listed Camaro, Firebird, Riviera, Eldorado, Seville, Toronado, Fleetwood, Commercial Chassis, and LeSabre applications
• Squealing or noisy rear brake operation when pads are worn
• Reduced braking response from depleted rear disc pads
• Uneven rear brake performance on vehicles with factory rear disc setups
• Service replacement needs for OE-style rear brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rear brake configuration before ordering. This part is listed with application notes such as except Performance Package, rear disc, and with rear disc brakes, so match those details to the vehicle exactly. Confirm the rear axle brake setup and compare the existing pad shape to part number 2551-0202-00 before installation.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this as part of the R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style product line for brake service on listed applications. Use the catalog fitment data to confirm the correct rear disc brake pad set for your vehicle before purchase.