Upgrade the braking performance and everyday drivability of your Cadillac with SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads, engineered as a premium street-focused replacement for factory or factory-style iron brake rotors. Designed for compatible 2020+ Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V models, as well as select CT4 and CT5 Sport, Luxury, and Premium Luxury configurations, these ceramic pads combine strong stopping performance with quiet operation, reduced brake dust, and extended service life.

The SBD ceramic formulation is engineered to deliver a strong initial bite and consistent braking performance while maintaining the refinement expected from a street-driven Cadillac. With a 0.52 hot friction coefficient and GG friction rating, these pads provide confident stopping performance for daily driving and spirited street use.

Long-Lasting Ceramic Brake Performance

One of the primary advantages of the SBD ceramic formulation is its emphasis on pad longevity and low maintenance. Compared with conventional factory semi-metallic brake pads, SBD claims approximately twice the service life, helping reduce the frequency of brake pad replacement.

The ceramic compound also produces significantly less brake dust than conventional semi-metallic formulations. This helps keep the wheels cleaner while reducing the amount of brake dust that accumulates on the vehicle during normal driving.

For drivers who prioritize quiet operation, the SBD ceramic compound is engineered for silent braking performance, making it particularly well suited to daily-driven Cadillac applications.

Strong Stopping Performance

The SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads are designed to provide a responsive pedal feel and strong initial bite without sacrificing street-driving refinement. The 0.52 hot friction coefficient and GG friction rating provide a high level of friction performance for normal street operating conditions.

The pads are designed to work with factory or factory-style iron brake rotors, retaining the factory fit, form, and function while upgrading the friction material.

Copper-Free Formulation

SBD uses a copper-free friction formulation designed to meet applicable requirements across all 50 states, including California and Washington.

This formulation provides a modern alternative to traditional friction compounds while maintaining the braking performance, durability, and refinement expected from a premium street brake pad.

Integrated Brake Pad Wear Sensor

The SBD brake pad set includes a brake pad wear sensor, allowing the vehicle to provide real-time wear alerts when the pads approach their replacement threshold.

By providing an early indication of brake pad wear, the sensor helps drivers stay ahead of scheduled maintenance and avoid unnecessarily operating with worn brake pads.

Factory-Style Fitment

SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads are engineered as a direct replacement for the factory-installed brake pads. The pads maintain factory fit, form, and function and are designed for use with the applicable OEM brake system and factory-style iron rotors.

The applicable applications use FMSI pad shapes D2312 and D2303. However, the rear D2303 pad shape is currently in development, with an estimated availability of December 2026.

Key Features

• Premium SBD Performance ceramic brake pad formulation
• Designed for factory and factory-style iron brake rotors
• Strong initial bite and fast stopping performance
• 0.52 hot friction coefficient
• GG friction rating
• Approximately 2x the lifespan of factory semi-metallic brake pads
• Significantly reduced brake dust
• Quiet, low-noise operation
• Copper-free friction formulation
• Designed for 50-state compliance, including California and Washington
• Factory fit, form, and function
• Direct replacement for factory-installed brake pads
• Includes brake pad wear sensor
• FMSI pad shapes D2312 and D2303
• Designed for street driving applications
• Not recommended for track use above 650°F
• Rear D2303 pad shape currently in development
• Estimated rear pad availability: December 2026

OEM Replacement Information

SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads replace applicable GM OEM brake pad part numbers, including:

• GM OEM #85142439
• GM OEM #42902766

The pads are designed to provide factory-style fitment and function when installed on the applicable brake configuration.

Fitment

2020+ Cadillac CT4-V
Compatible with non-Blackwing models only.

2020+ Cadillac CT5-V
Compatible with non-Blackwing models only.

2020+ Cadillac CT4
Compatible with Sport, Luxury, and Premium Luxury models equipped with the 4-piston “Blue/Red” front calipers and Heavy-Duty Power Brake System (J55).

2020+ Cadillac CT5
Compatible with Sport, Luxury, and Premium Luxury models equipped with the 4-piston “Blue/Red” front calipers and Heavy-Duty Power Brake System (J55).

Brake System Requirement: Applicable CT4 and CT5 configurations must have the J55 Heavy-Duty Power Brake System and 4-piston “Blue/Red” front calipers.

Important: CT4-V and CT5-V fitment applies to non-Blackwing models only.

Street-Focused Brake Pad Design

SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads are specifically designed for street driving, where quiet operation, low dust, long service life, and consistent braking performance are important.

They are not recommended for track applications where brake temperatures exceed 650°F. Operating the pads above this temperature range can significantly reduce their service life and is outside their intended application.

For compatible Cadillac CT4 and CT5 models, the SBD ceramic pads offer a balanced upgrade that combines strong braking performance with the reduced dust, low noise, and extended lifespan desired from a premium street brake pad.

Upgrade your compatible Cadillac with SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads for strong stopping power, approximately twice the lifespan of factory semi-metallic pads, reduced brake dust, quiet operation, and factory-style fitment.

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