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Bendix Premium SBC1363 Ceramic Front Brake Pads for select Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT, XTS, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cheyenne…

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★★★★★4.6(7,596)

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Updated May 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Bendix Premium SBC1363 Ceramic Front Brake Pads for select Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT, XTS, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cheyenne…

Sources behind this verdict

6 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the Bendix Premium SBC1363 is the value pick of this pool for GM full-size trucks and SUVs. The Amazon sample is unusually large — 7,596 verified-purchase reviews averaging 4.6 stars — and the price is roughly half of comparable carbon-fiber ceramic kits. Community signal is positive but lighter: r/CarsAustralia describes the related Bendix GCT line as "minimal dust and good lifespan," and r/Cartalk users say they wouldn't hesitate to use Bendix pads again.

What reviewers liked

  • Exceptionally large verified-purchase sample (7,596 Amazon reviews at 4.6 stars)
  • Aggressive price point — roughly half of comparable carbon-fiber ceramic kits
  • Multiple community threads describe Bendix ceramics as low-dust with good lifespan
  • Direct OE-spec fit across a wide range of GM full-size truck and SUV applications

Where it falls short

  • No high-trust independent lab testing of this specific part number in the supplied signals
  • Amazon-heavy evidence base means the rating signal is harder to cross-validate
  • Not designed for towing or performance use — purely a quiet daily-driver replacement
  • Some reviewers note that low-priced ceramic compounds can lack cold bite in the first few stops

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the Bendix Premium SBC1363 is the value pick of this pool for GM full-size trucks and SUVs. The Amazon sample is unusually large — 7,596 verified-purchase reviews averaging 4.6 stars — and the price is roughly half of comparable carbon-fiber ceramic kits. Community signal is positive but lighter: r/CarsAustralia describes the related Bendix GCT line as "minimal dust and good lifespan," and r/Cartalk users say they wouldn't hesitate to use Bendix pads again.

The pitch from retailer listings and forum descriptions is consistent: an OE-spec direct-fit ceramic pad aimed at daily-driver Escalades, Tahoes, Suburbans, Silverados and the Express/Savana vans. There's no claim of towing-grade bite or performance behavior, and reviewers don't make one — this is the "quiet, clean, replaces the factory pad without drama" tier.

The honest caveat is that the supplied signals lack any high-trust expert lab testing of this specific part number. The case for the SBC1363 rests on a large but Amazon-rating-driven dataset plus light positive community sentiment, and Amazon ratings are gameable. We weight this accordingly: a strong budget recommendation, not a slam-dunk technical winner.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Oe Replacement
Designed and engineered to OE specifications for fit, form, and function. OEM Equivalent Part Number: 22742382
Durable Material
Manufactured using high-quality materials, these brake pads are resistant to wear and corrosion, extending their lifespan and reliability
Enhanced Safety
Bendix Premium ceramic brake pads are designed to reduce brake fade and ensure consistent braking performance, enhancing safety on the road
Vehicle Application
(Please see the product description for a complete list of applicable models) Cadillac Escalade 2020-2008, Escalade ESV 2020-2008, Escalade EXT 2013-2008, XTS 2015-2013, XTS 2019-2017, Chevrolet Avalanche 2013-2008, Cheyenne 2018-2007, Express 1500 2014-2009, Silverado 1500 2018-2005,
Silverado 1500 Classic 2007, Silverado 1500 LD 2019, Suburban 2020-2014, Suburban 1500 2014-2007, Tahoe 2020-2008, GMC Savana 1500 2014-2009, Sierra 2018-2007, Sierra 1500 2018-2005, Sierra 1500 Classic 2007, Sierra 1500 Limited 2019, Yukon 2020-2008, Yukon XL 2020-2015, Yukon XL 1500 2014-2008
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What customers say

2 verified voices
I've ran the Bendix GCT pads in my daily for years. Minimal dust and good lifespan, and they work as they should. I'd prefer them over the likes ...
Supportingvia r/CarsAustralia
Bendix pads are very good. I haven't tried their rotors, but I wouldn't hesitate next time I have to change out.
Supportingvia r/Cartalk

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