4 Signs Your 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS Needs Brakes Work

Most brakes problems announce themselves well before they strand anybody. On a 2013-2019 XTS, these are the ones worth acting on.

1. A pedal that sits lower than it used to, or sinks slowly at a stoplight

It rarely gets better on its own, and it usually gets louder before it gets expensive. Start by looking at brake calipers.

2. A pulse through the pedal or the steering wheel under moderate braking

This is the symptom people put off longest and regret most. Start by looking at brake rotors.

3. Uneven pad thickness side to side when you pull a wheel

This is the symptom people put off longest and regret most. Start by looking at brake hoses.

4. A grinding noise, which means the friction material is already gone

It rarely gets better on its own, and it usually gets louder before it gets expensive. Start by looking at brake rotors.

What to Do Next

Inspect at every tire rotation. Most GM trucks and SUVs go 30,000 to 60,000 miles on front pads depending on how they are used, and towing cuts that hard.

Front and rear pads are almost never the same part, and heavy duty, tow and performance brake packages use different calipers and rotors than the base vehicle.

If you are not sure which version fits your build, send us the VIN and we will confirm before anything ships. Shop our Cadillac OEM parts catalog or search for XTS brake pads.