OE-Style Front Brake Pads for Classic Ford and Lincoln

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0499-00, are front disc brake pads for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury full-size cars from 1979-1994. This disc brake pad set is listed for applications such as Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis front brake service.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad set for listed OE-style applications
• R1 Optimum OE Pads product line from R1 Concepts
• Part number 2551-0499-00 for catalog matching
• Fits select police package and steel piston caliper applications where noted
• Compatible with front brake service on classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms

Fitment Details

• Fits 1993-1994 Ford Crown Victoria, front
• Fits 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, front, steel piston calipers
• Fits 1990-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, front, except ABS
• Fits 1987-1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, front, police
• Fits 1982-1986 Ford LTD, front, police package
• Fits 1981 Ford LTD, front, police
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford LTD, front
• Fits 1991-1994 Lincoln Town Car, front, steel piston calipers
• Fits 1981 Lincoln Mark VI, front, 10 inch rear drums
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Continental, front
• Fits 1980 Lincoln Mark VI, front
• Fits 1990-1991 Mercury Colony Park, front
• Fits 1982-1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, front, police package
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Grand Marquis, front
• Fits 1982 Mercury Marquis, front, police package
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Marquis, front

What This Part Is Used For

• Replacing worn front brake pads on listed Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, and Mercury Grand Marquis models
• Restoring braking response when pads are thin or unevenly worn
• Addressing brake noise caused by pad wear on the front axle
• Correcting reduced stopping performance from aged OE-style friction material
• Servicing police package and specific caliper-equipped vehicles listed in the fitment data

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front brake configuration before ordering. Confirm caliper type and any listed exclusions such as ABS or police package notes, since fitment varies by application. Compare part number 2551-0499-00 against the existing pad set and inspect rotors, calipers, and hardware condition during brake service.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this as part of the R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style brake pad offering for listed front applications. Use the fitment notes to confirm the correct application before installation.