Cadillac spans quiet luxury sedans, family SUVs, and the big Escalade - each with its own brake needs. Here is how to choose and buy brake pads for your Cadillac.
Popular Cadillac models we cover
We carry brake pads and brake kits across the Cadillac lineup, including the Escalade, SRX, CTS, XT5, ATS, DTS, XTS, and DeVille. Front and rear sets are separate part numbers, and the fronts usually wear first - see front vs rear brake pads.
Which compound for a Cadillac?
Luxury sedans and crossovers like the CTS, SRX, and XT5 do best on quiet, low-dust ceramic pads that keep the ride serene and the wheels clean. The full-size Escalade, especially if it tows, benefits from a heavy-duty or semi-metallic pad for fade resistance under load - see best pads for towing. Performance V models may prefer an aggressive pad. See our choosing brake pads guide.
Getting the fitment right
Cadillac brakes vary by model, trim, and rotor size - performance V trims and the Escalade use large brakes, and some share components with other GM models. Confirm the year, model, and trim, and check front vs rear position. Each listing states the verified fitment - see our FAQ.
Do the job right
- Replace pads as a full axle set with fresh hardware.
- Inspect rotors - see rotor minimum thickness.
- Bed the pads in - see the bedding guide.
Shop Cadillac brakes
Browse brake pads by vehicle to find the exact set for your Escalade, SRX, CTS, or other Cadillac. For a complete job, a front-and-rear brake kit bundles rotors and pads together.