1981 GMC C2500 Brake Pads and Shoes

Essential 1981 GMC C2500 Brake Pads and Shoes

Carquest Standard – Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.MKD369)

Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$41.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.QC785)

ThermoQuiet Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$35.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI™) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • QUIETER OPERATION — Application-specific design and a unique laser-shaped friction spreads out heat, sound and vibration to reduce noise opportunities
  • LONG LIFE — Superior formulation design dissipates heat for long-lasting friction performance and reduced brake fade
  • CLEANER WHEELS — Proprietary formulation provides superior braking performance and reduced rotor wear, helping to cut down on brake dust
  • ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI™ technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
  • HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for most vehicles on the road
  • ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25™ zero-copper friction formulation
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Akebono ProAct – Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium (Part No.ACT369)

Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium

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$78.99
Product Features:
  • Made in the USA
  • OE Manufacturer
  • Ceramic Brake Pad
  • Low Dust
  • Powerful Quiet Stopping
  • Ultra-Premium
  • Perfect Upgrade for all Braking Systems
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing (Part No.PMD153H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing

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$60.99
Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing (Part No.PMD370H)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing

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$69.99
Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD370)

Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$59.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Wagner – ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.MX370)

ThermoQuiet Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pad Set

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$20.00
Wagner TQ® brake pads feature a zero-copper friction formulation and a unique Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI™) technology for quieter operation.

Product Features:
  • QUIET PERFORMANCE — Semi-metallic friction material engineered in-house to allow quiet operation and high performance
  • EXCEPTIONAL BRAKING POWER — Advanced friction formulations dissipate heat for superior braking performance
  • ONE-PIECE DESIGN — IMI™ technology integrates friction material, backing plate and insulator into the brake pad for select applications
  • HARDWARE INCLUDED — Premium stainless-steel hardware included for select applications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Brake pads available for all vehicle types
  • ZERO COPPER FORMULATION — Features Wagner OE25™ zero-copper friction formulation
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Economy – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.EMKD 370)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$9.99
Economy brake pads are replacement brake pads at a low price.  Semi-metallic and/or Organic options are available. 

Product Features:
  • Reliable stopping power
  • Shims or hardware not included
  • 1 year warranty
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Carquest Standard – Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – Front (4-Pad Set) (Part No.MKD153)

Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)

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$37.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are an economical choice for dependable stopping power and quiet braking.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GNAD369)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$54.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S451)

Brake Shoes

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$54.99
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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Carquest Standard – Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping (Part No.NAD52)

Brake Pads: Reliable and Dependable Stopping

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$36.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Professional Platinum – Ceramic Brake Pads – (4-Pad Set) (Part No.PXD785H)

Ceramic Brake Pads - (4-Pad Set)

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$65.99
Carquest Professional Platinum Truck/SUV brake pads are the optimal braking solution that provide an unmatched level of performance and reliability. These brake pads are engineered by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We use an industry-leading number of friction formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life on each application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads also utilize a patented 4-layer HEX shim, now upgraded with aramid fibers, to provide quiet braking and reduce shim wear. These brake pads are also supplied with coated brake hardware and caliper pin grease for nearly every application. Carquest Professional Platinum brake pads are the ideal choice when looking for shorter stopping distances, quiet braking and longer-lasting brakes.

Product Features:
  • Industry-leading number of application specific formulations for maximum performance and extended pad life
  • On-vehicle testing similar to original equipment tests
  • Patented 4-Layer HEX Shim Technology provides quiet braking
  • HEX shim design utilizes aramid fibers, the same fibers used in bulletproof vests, to reduce shim wear
  • Burnishing compound allows for a faster break-in of pads and rotors
  • PTFE coated hardware and caliper pin grease included for nearly every application
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Standard – Disc Brake Pads (Part No.MKD785)

Disc Brake Pads

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$41.99
Carquest Standard brake pads are designed for original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function for dependable stopping while providing great value. Our brake pads use quality friction formulas for reliable stopping power. Carquest Standard brake pads feature a single-layer shim that absorbs noise and vibration to provide quiet braking. These brake pads also utilize slots and chamfers based on the OE design. Carquest Standard brake pads are the right choice when looking for good performance at a great price.

Product Features:
  • Dependable stopping power
  • Single layer shim for quiet braking
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GMKD52)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$61.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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ACDelco – Riveted Rear Drum Brake Shoe Set (Part No.17451R)

Riveted Rear Drum Brake Shoe Set

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$115.99
ACDelco (Professional) Gold Riveted Brake Shoes are the high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. Engineered with a premium dipped coating to help resist corrosion and premature wear, they provide superior performance. These riveted brakes deliver the highest possible shear strength while reducing noise and vibration. For GM vehicle application, the chamfer angle and vane configuration follow the OE design. Also, no machining is required. ACDelco Professional Riveted Brake Shoes are ready to be installed right out of the box. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Quality validated for proper metallurgy and correct brake plate thickness
  • Non-directional brake surface finish for consistent braking
  • All shoes are machined for correct shoe-to-drum contact
  • Highest shear strength for the best bond integrity
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
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Carquest Premium Gold – Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking (Part No.GNAD52)

Brake Pads With Hardware, Ceramic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking

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$62.99
Carquest Premium Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet, and clean braking.

Product Features:
  • Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
  • Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
  • OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
  • Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
  • Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion
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Carquest Wearever – Brake Shoes (Part No.S473)

Brake Shoes

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$40.99
Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:
  • Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
  • Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
  • Brand may vary by location
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ACDelco – Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set (Part No.17D369CH)

Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set

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$79.99
ACDelco Gold (Professional) Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Sets are the high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. A set includes 4 brake pads in which 2 pads are installed within each caliper. The brake pads apply pressure to the rotor on each of the vehicle’s wheels, creating the friction needed to slow or stop the vehicle. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Integrally molded to backing plate for bond integrity
  • Premium shims, slots, and chamfers can help to dimish noise, vibration, and braking harshness
  • Stamped backing plate allows for proper pad movement within the caliper assembly, help reduce noise, brake pulsation, and helps to protect against premature wear
  • Tested to SAE J2784 for braking effectiveness, along with Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) and durability/wear testing
  • Select Gold hardware includes nitrile coated material to help reduce noise
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
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1981 GMC C2500 Brake Pads and Shoes

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Brake Pads and Shoes. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 7 different Brake Pads and Shoes in our inventory ranging from $37.99 to $115.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC C2500 running smoothly.

Brake Pads and Shoes are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C2500. Carquest, Carquest Premium, and ACDelco are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Brake Pads and Shoes for your 1981 GMC C2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Brake Pads and Shoes to keep your 1981 GMC C2500 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Brake Pads and Shoes Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC C2500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C2500 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Brake Pads and Shoes make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your C2500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Brake Pads and Shoes brands and parts.

Popular Carquest Wearever Brake Pads and Shoes

We carry Carquest Wearever parts in our stock across Rear Brake Pads and Shoes and Front Brake Pads and Shoes categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C2500, our most popular Carquest Wearever Brake Pads and Shoes include:
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Brake Shoes
Rear Brake Pads and Shoes
Semi-Metallic Brake Pads - Front (4-Pad Set)
from $37.99
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Semi-Metallic Brake Pads – Front (4-Pad Set)
Front Brake Pads and Shoes
Brake Shoes
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Rear Brake Pads and Shoes

FAQs for 1981 GMC C2500 Brake Pads and Shoes

What are the most purchased Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1981 GMC C2500?

Out of 7 Brake Pads and Shoes for the 1981 GMC C2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking
from $50.99
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Brake Pads Without Hardware, Semi-Metallic, Long Pad Life, Quiet Braking
Front Brake Pads and Shoes
Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set
from $86.99
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Ceramic Front Disc Brake Pad Set
Disc Brake Pads
Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing
from $60.99
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Brake Pads With Hardware, Better Performance, Longer Life, Quiet, Ideal For Towing
Front Brake Pads and Shoes