R1 Concepts 2551-0002-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

OE-Style Front Brake Pads for Select Saab and Rolls-Royce Applications

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0002-00, are a front disc brake pad set for select classic and late-model applications. This pad set is listed for vehicles including Saab 900, Rolls-Royce Corniche, Rolls-Royce Phantom, and Mercury Capri front brake applications.

Key Features

• Front disc brake pad set
• R1 Optimum OE Pads product line
• Application-specific fitment for select Saab, Rolls-Royce, and Mercury models
• Part number 2551-0002-00 for accurate ordering and lookup
• Compatible with front brake service on listed vehicles

Fitment Details

• Fits 1987 Saab 900, front; Solid Front Disc; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1979-1986 Saab 900, front; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1971-1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche, front; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1965-1970 Rolls-Royce Phantom, front; R1 Optimum OE Pads
• Fits 1969 Mercury Capri, front; To 7/70; R1 Optimum OE Pads

Product Overview

R1 Concepts 2551-0002-00 is a front disc brake pad set built for direct replacement on the listed vehicles. The R1 Optimum OE Pads line focuses on OE-style fitment for front brake service, making this part a straightforward match for owners searching for front brake pads for a 1987 Saab 900, front brake pads for a 1979-1986 Saab 900, or front brake pads for a 1971-1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche. It also covers Rolls-Royce Phantom front applications from 1965-1970 and 1969 Mercury Capri front fitment through 7/70.

Common Brake Issues This Part Addresses

• Worn front brake pads
• Squealing or noisy braking from pad wear
• Reduced braking response from thin friction material
• Uneven front brake service intervals
• Need for a replacement pad set matched to the listed OE-style application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and front brake configuration before ordering. For the 1987 Saab 900, confirm the solid front disc setup noted in the fitment data. Compare the existing pad shape and hardware layout to the removed parts to confirm a correct match for your Saab 900, Rolls-Royce Corniche, Rolls-Royce Phantom, or Mercury Capri front brakes. Part number 2551-0002-00 should be used when cross-checking catalog listings and service records.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts identifies this as part of the R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style brake pad offering for the listed front applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.