R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads for Heavy-Duty GM and Dodge Applications

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0543-00, are disc brake pad set replacements for select Chevrolet, GMC, and Dodge front and rear brake applications. This pad set is listed for a wide range of heavy-duty trucks and vans, including Chevrolet P30, G30, C30, K30, C3500, R3500, V3500, GMC G3500, C3500, K3500, R3500, V3500, and Dodge W200, W250, W300, and W350 platforms.

The R1 Optimum OE Pads line is positioned as an OE-style brake pad solution for drivers servicing older commercial and heavy-duty vehicles. Part number 2551-0543-00 is cataloged for front and rear positions depending on the vehicle and brake configuration, making fitment verification important before ordering.

Key Features

• Disc brake pad set for front and rear applications, depending on vehicle fitment
• OE-style replacement from R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits select Chevrolet P30, G30, C30, K30, C3500, R3500, and V3500 models
• Fits select GMC G3500, C3500, K3500, R3500, and V3500 models
• Fits select Dodge W200, W250, W300, and W350 models
• Part number 2551-0543-00 for catalog and fitment lookup

Fitment

• Fits 1997-1999 Chevrolet P30, front, JB8
• Fits 1976-1979 Chevrolet P30, front, JB8
• Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet P30, rear, rear disc brakes
• Fits 1993-1995 Chevrolet G30, front, 2-wheel ABS
• Fits 1979-1995 GMC G3500, front, DRW
• Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet C3500, front, with rear disc
• Fits 1991-1993 Chevrolet P30, front, 4.6 inch hub hole
• Fits 1990-1993 Dodge W250, front, 9 1/4 inch HD rear axles
• Fits 1986-1993 Dodge W350, front
• Fits 1981 Dodge W350, front
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet G30, front, 13 x 3 1/2 inch wide rear shoes
• Fits 1975-1991 Chevrolet G30, front, DRW
• Fits 1989-1991 Chevrolet R3500, front
• Fits 1989-1991 Chevrolet V3500, front
• Fits 1987-1991 GMC R3500, front
• Fits 1987-1991 GMC V3500, front
• Fits 1985-1990 Chevrolet P30, front, independent front suspension
• Fits 1986-1989 Dodge W250, front, Dana 60 axle, 4,500lb front axle, Dana axle
• Fits 1987-1988 Chevrolet R30, front
• Fits 1987-1988 Chevrolet V30, front
• Fits 1981-1986 Chevrolet C30, front
• Fits 1977-1986 Chevrolet K30, front
• Fits 1981-1986 GMC C3500, front
• Fits 1979-1986 GMC K3500, front
• Fits 1984-1985 Dodge W350, front, DRW
• Fits 1980-1984 Chevrolet P30, front, rear drum
• Fits 1982-1983 Dodge W350, front, SRW
• Fits 1975-1980 Chevrolet C30, front, DRW
• Fits 1975-1980 Dodge W300, front
• Fits 1979-1980 GMC C3500, front, SRW
• Fits 1978-1979 Dodge W200, front, Budd type
• Fits 1975-1978 GMC G35, front, DRW
• Fits 1975-1977 Dodge W200, front, Dana 60-F axle, 4,500lb front axle
• Fits 1975 Chevrolet P30, front, JB9
• Fits 1974 GMC G35/G3500 Van, front, DRW

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

• Brake pad wear on older Chevrolet P30 and GMC G3500 front brake systems
• Rear disc brake service on 1994-1996 Chevrolet P30 applications
• Front brake maintenance for Chevrolet C30, K30, and GMC K3500 heavy-duty trucks
• Brake service on Dodge W250, W300, W350, and W200 front axle configurations
• Replacement needs for fleet, van, and chassis-cab brake systems with OE-style pad requirements

Installation Notes

Verify axle, brake package, and position before installation. This part is cataloged for specific front and rear applications, including JB8, rear disc brakes, independent front suspension, DRW, SRW, and axle-specific Dodge and Chevrolet configurations. Confirm the vehicle’s brake hardware and pad shape match part number 2551-0543-00 before service.

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

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads are cataloged as an OE-style brake pad line for direct replacement use on listed Chevrolet, GMC, and Dodge applications. Part number 2551-0543-00 is identified for the fitments shown above and should be matched to the vehicle’s brake configuration before purchase.