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OE-Style Front Brake Pads for Heavy-Duty GM Applications
R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0153-00, are front disc brake pads for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and Suburban models. This pad set is built for direct replacement use on many 1978-1995 GM applications, including Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, P20, P30, R20, V20, and GMC C2500, G3500, P2500, R2500, and V2500 models.
The R1 Optimum OE Pads line focuses on OE-style fitment for everyday braking service on older GM chassis platforms. If you are servicing a Chevrolet G30 front brake system or replacing front pads on a GMC G3500, this part number is listed for the confirmed applications below.
Key Features
- Front disc brake pad set for listed Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
- OE-style replacement from R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads
- Fits multiple heavy-duty van, truck, and Suburban brake configurations
- Application-specific coverage for disc-only and drum-equipped rear axle setups where noted
- Part number 2551-0153-00 for catalog matching and service lookup
Detailed Fitment and Use
Compatible With 1978-1995 Chevrolet and GMC front brake applications, this pad set covers a broad range of GM C/K, G-Series, P-Series, R-Series, and V-Series platforms. It is listed for front use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet C20, Chevrolet P30, Chevrolet G30, GMC C2500, GMC G3500, and GMC V2500 Suburban, with notes that identify axle, drum, and brake-package requirements where applicable. Part number 2551-0153-00 is a direct catalog reference for these front disc brake service needs.
- Fits 1992-1995 Chevrolet G30, front, floating rear axle
- Fits 1992-1995 GMC G3500, front, semi-floating axle
- Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet P30, front, JB7, JD7 brakes, 13 x 2 1/2 inch rear shoes
- Fits 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20, front, JB7, JD7
- Fits 1979-1980 Chevrolet C30, front, 13 x 2 1/2 inch rear shoes, JB7
- Fits 1979-1980 GMC G3500, front, 13 inch rear drums
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the brake package, axle type, and rear drum size before ordering, especially on Chevrolet and GMC G-Series, P-Series, and Suburban models. Confirm the front brake hardware and pad shape against the existing pads on the vehicle, since several listings depend on JB7, JD7, disc-only, or specific drum-height configurations. For best results, inspect rotors, calipers, and pad contact surfaces during service.
Quality Assurance
R1 Concepts identifies this part as part of its R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style brake pad range for cataloged replacement applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Description
OE-Style Front Brake Pads for Heavy-Duty GM Applications
R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads, part number 2551-0153-00, are front disc brake pads for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and Suburban models. This pad set is built for direct replacement use on many 1978-1995 GM applications, including Chevrolet C20, C30, G30, P20, P30, R20, V20, and GMC C2500, G3500, P2500, R2500, and V2500 models.
The R1 Optimum OE Pads line focuses on OE-style fitment for everyday braking service on older GM chassis platforms. If you are servicing a Chevrolet G30 front brake system or replacing front pads on a GMC G3500, this part number is listed for the confirmed applications below.
Key Features
- Front disc brake pad set for listed Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
- OE-style replacement from R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads
- Fits multiple heavy-duty van, truck, and Suburban brake configurations
- Application-specific coverage for disc-only and drum-equipped rear axle setups where noted
- Part number 2551-0153-00 for catalog matching and service lookup
Detailed Fitment and Use
Compatible With 1978-1995 Chevrolet and GMC front brake applications, this pad set covers a broad range of GM C/K, G-Series, P-Series, R-Series, and V-Series platforms. It is listed for front use on vehicles such as the Chevrolet C20, Chevrolet P30, Chevrolet G30, GMC C2500, GMC G3500, and GMC V2500 Suburban, with notes that identify axle, drum, and brake-package requirements where applicable. Part number 2551-0153-00 is a direct catalog reference for these front disc brake service needs.
- Fits 1992-1995 Chevrolet G30, front, floating rear axle
- Fits 1992-1995 GMC G3500, front, semi-floating axle
- Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet P30, front, JB7, JD7 brakes, 13 x 2 1/2 inch rear shoes
- Fits 1981-1986 Chevrolet C20, front, JB7, JD7
- Fits 1979-1980 Chevrolet C30, front, 13 x 2 1/2 inch rear shoes, JB7
- Fits 1979-1980 GMC G3500, front, 13 inch rear drums
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the brake package, axle type, and rear drum size before ordering, especially on Chevrolet and GMC G-Series, P-Series, and Suburban models. Confirm the front brake hardware and pad shape against the existing pads on the vehicle, since several listings depend on JB7, JD7, disc-only, or specific drum-height configurations. For best results, inspect rotors, calipers, and pad contact surfaces during service.
Quality Assurance
R1 Concepts identifies this part as part of its R1 Optimum OE Pads line, an OE-style brake pad range for cataloged replacement applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
