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XT5 brake front pad replacement for OEM 20" wheels - is there a difference from 17" wheels?

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#1 ·
I have a 2019 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury with OEM 20 in Wheels. I need to replace my front brake pads. When I went to the online parts sites I see mention of "Front; w/ 17" Front Wheels". But doing a search I don't find specific brake pads for a Front; w/ 20" Front Wheels. Is there a different? And if so does anyone know which part I should be looking for? For example, if I wanted Duralast Elite Copper-Free Ceramic Brake Pads
how do I find out if they are for 20" front wheels? Or is there a specific brand I should I should be buying that handles 20" wheels for the XT5? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
 
#3 ·
After checking the GM Parts site which will use your VIN for parts specific to your vehicle, another site that will offer pads from several sources and driving style recommendations is Rock Auto:

Check the prices offered as well as shipping costs. Rock Auto is a very good resource.

BTW: the XT5 is fitted with either 18" or 20" wheels. 17" were never offered.
 
#8 ·
Did you replace the rotors with Brembo ones too?
If you only replaced the pads then you have dissimilar metal properties and it will create more dust. Brembo pads and rotors are designed to specifically match with each other and if you mix them (either another brand or even different "grades" within Brembo) you will get worse performance/wear/dust.
Every Caddie I have owned with Brembos had not had any problems with dust. They all did squeak like crazy, though, until you get them heated up.