{"product_id":"dba-21-23-cadillac-escalade-w-6-piston-bbk-rear-xp-performance-brake-pads","title":"DBA Xtreme Performance Rear Brake Pads 21-23 Escalade with 6-Piston BBK","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Rear Half of the Escalade's Six-Piston Brake Package\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDBA DB15146XP is the rear axle set of four Xtreme Performance pads for 2021-2023 Cadillac Escalades that left the factory with the six-piston big brake package. It is a compact 126.9 mm by 48.8 mm pad at 17 mm thick, running the same low-copper carbon-fibre semi-metallic compound DBA uses on the front of the same truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXP heavy-duty compound with high initial bite and consistent friction across the working temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-metallic carbon-fibre friction material with low copper content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted friction face with shims for noise control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTSP scorched surface treatment for a shorter bed-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 126.9 mm by 48.8 mm by 17 mm rear pad, sized for the six-piston package's rear caliper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a complete axle set of four pads weighing 1.49 kg packaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupersedes the earlier DB15146 part number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle and restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCadillac Escalade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021-2023, rear axle, models equipped with the 6-piston big brake kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eDBA DB15146XP is the opposite case to the standard-caliper front pad: this set is only for trucks that do have the six-piston package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDB15146XP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXtreme Performance (XP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-metallic carbon fibre, low copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChamfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShims\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePads per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaged size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 8.2 x 10.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaged weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.49 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTSP scorched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupersedes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDB15146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9316391471390\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months \/ 20,000 km \/ 12,000 miles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne DBA DB15146XP axle set of four brake pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-noise shims fitted to the pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout DBA\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDBA's XP compound is the heavy-duty end of the company's street friction range, built around a low-copper carbon-fibre semi-metallic mix and a scorched surface. Rear pads on a big brake package do less of the work than the fronts but see the same heat soak in a heavy SUV. DBA DB15146XP is the XP formulation in the rear shape used by the six-piston Escalade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dba-07-20-cadillac-escalade-rear-street-series-drilled-slotted-rotor\"\u003eDBA Street Series drilled and slotted rear rotor for 07-20 Cadillac Escalade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pads are supplied and what do they cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box holds a complete rear axle set of four pads, enough for both rear calipers on one Escalade fitted with the six-piston big brake kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my Escalade has the 6-piston kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCount the pistons visible through the wheel or check the caliper casting. The six-piston package uses a distinctly larger front caliper and a matching rear setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same compound as the front pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the XP compound is the same. Only the pad shape and size differ between the axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the pad dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e126.9 mm long, 48.8 mm wide and 17 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the pads slotted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and they are supplied with shims. Neither is chamfered on this part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does DBA scorch the surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePost-curing the friction face removes surface resins in the factory, so the pad reaches a stable transfer layer sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to replace the fronts at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily, but pads on the same axle must always be replaced as a set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does DBA give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 months or 20,000 km \/ 12,000 miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat part number does this replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt supersedes DB15146.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the pads fitted by a qualified technician, as DBA specifies for its friction range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the rear of the vehicle, remove both rear wheels and verify the six-piston big brake package is present before fitting these pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the electric park brake into service mode if the vehicle requires it, so the rear caliper pistons can be retracted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the rear rotors for heat checking and measure thickness against the minimum specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the carrier abutments so the compact 126.9 mm pads sit square and slide freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the four pads with shims, refit the caliper, exit park brake service mode, then pump the pedal firm and confirm the wheels spin free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed in on a clear road: from 50 km\/h (30 mph) brake down to 10 km\/h (5 mph) with medium pedal pressure without coming to a stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat that cycle about ten times with roughly 30 seconds of rolling cool-down between each one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid heavy or prolonged braking for the first 200 km (120 miles) so the friction transfer layer stabilises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"DBA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46368717176911,"sku":"DBADB15146XP","price":127.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/dba-db15146xp-xtreme-performance-rear-brake-pads-01.png?v=1786319509","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/dba-21-23-cadillac-escalade-w-6-piston-bbk-rear-xp-performance-brake-pads","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}