Description
Upgrade your Cadillac's braking performance with SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads, a premium street-focused replacement designed for factory or factory-style iron brake rotors. These top-of-the-line ceramic brake pads deliver strong stopping performance while providing exceptionally quiet operation, extended pad life, and reduced brake dust compared with conventional semi-metallic brake pads.
Engineered for demanding street driving, SBD Ceramic Brake Pads provide a strong initial bite and fast stopping performance with a 0.52 hot friction coefficient and GG friction rating. The formulation is designed to provide approximately 2x the lifespan of factory semi-metallic brake pads, while producing significantly less brake dust and maintaining silent operation.
The pads use a copper-free friction formula for compliance in all 50 states, including California and Washington. SBD Ceramic Pads have been tested and approved for street driving applications.
These ceramic friction pads are intended for street use and are not recommended for track applications where brake temperatures exceed 650°F. Operating above this temperature can significantly shorten pad life.
The pads use FMSI Pad Shapes D2312 and D2303 and are designed for use with factory brake rotors. The rear D2303 pad shape is currently in development, with an estimated availability of December 2026.
Key Features
- Top-of-the-line SBD performance ceramic brake pad for factory or factory-style iron brake rotors
- Silent braking performance
- Longest lifespan among SBD brake pad offerings
- Lower brake dust compared with other SBD pad formulations
- Approximately 2x the lifespan of factory semi-metallic brake pads
- Strong initial bite and fast stopping performance
- 0.52 hot friction coefficient
- GG friction rated
- Copper-free friction formula
- Compliant with 50-state requirements, including California and Washington
- Tested and approved for street driving
- Direct replacement for factory-installed brake pads
- Factory fit, form, and function
- Designed for factory brake rotors
- Includes brake pad wear sensor for real-time wear alerts and proactive maintenance
- FMSI Pad Shapes D2312 and D2303
- Rear D2303 pad shape is in development with an estimated December 2026 ETA
OEM Replacement Information
- Replaces GM OEM Part #85142439
- Replaces GM OEM Part #42902766
- Guaranteed factory fit, form, and function
- Direct replacement for the original factory-installed brake pads
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: The applicable CT4 and CT5 configurations must be equipped with the Heavy-Duty Power Brake System (J55) and 4-piston “Blue/Red” front calipers.
Important Fitment Note: CT4-V and CT5-V fitment applies to non-Blackwing models only.
Rear Pad Note: The rear FMSI D2303 pad shape is currently in development, with an estimated ETA of December 2026.
Important Usage Information
SBD Performance Ceramic Brake Pads are designed and tested for street driving. They are not recommended for track use when brake temperatures exceed 650°F, because operation at temperatures above this range may significantly reduce brake pad service life.
The included brake pad wear sensor provides real-time wear alerts, helping drivers monitor pad condition and perform proactive brake maintenance.
These pads are engineered as a direct replacement for factory-installed brake pads and are designed to work with factory or factory-style iron brake rotors.
