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So far I have not found any aftermarket brake pads for the RSQ8. Only expensive original 4M8698151/C.
Audi RS with this braking system are new and niche models and it is not profitable for most manufacturers to start the technologically complex production of brake pads for these cars. Demand is simply too low, many RS models have long-life carbon brake systems, and many owners of these cars do not bother looking for aftermarket solutions or low dust pads and simply take their cars to the dealer for service, assuming that an expensive car means also an expensive spare parts. Additionally many Audi dealers don't accept any aftermarket parts in RS models which are still on warranty.
Totally correct. EBC sold me blue stuff pads saying they would fit front RSQ8 steel brakes, and they did NOT fit. (all in $500 loss including shipping from UK).
I can't tell if these pads will fit or not. This company told me that they have built kits for RSQ8.
Totally correct. EBC sold me blue stuff pads saying they would fit front RSQ8 steel brakes, and they did NOT fit. (all in $500 loss including shipping from UK).
I can't tell if these pads will fit or not. This company told me that they have built kits for RSQ8.
Does RSQ8 have carbon ceramic 440X40mm? Or, is that only Urus?
Will 440X40MM rotors fit with oem steel brakes calipers? (See the link above where they offer 440X40 steel replacement for RSQ8)
Yes, RSQ8 has 440x40mm carbon ceramic rotors. I am not sure if steel calipers are the same as for ceramic rotors.. They have slightly different part number (last letter) however the price seems to be the same. It is possible that even if the calipers look the same they can have different attachment to the brake carrier.
I talked to the guys at o-brake, they have an interesting kits. Looks like the steel brake 420mm OEM caliper can be used on O-Brake's 440mm steel rotors with an adapter kit...
Roughly double the price for OEM steel replacements front and rear.
Specially for Audi RS Q8 with OEM steel brake system, we have brand new in our program a 2-piece screwed brake disc system, which you can plug and play against the OEM steel brake discs as follows:
NEW - OEM steel brake sizes:
HTCIC sport brake Kit "type drilled" for Audi RS Q8 - front 420x40mm + rear 370x30mm
I talked to the guys at o-brake, they have an interesting kits. Looks like the steel brake 420mm OEM caliper can be used on O-Brake's 440mm steel rotors with an adapter kit...
Roughly double the price for OEM steel replacements front and rear.
Specially for Audi RS Q8 with OEM steel brake system, we have brand new in our program a 2-piece screwed brake disc system, which you can plug and play against the OEM steel brake discs as follows:
NEW - OEM steel brake sizes:
HTCIC sport brake Kit "type drilled" for Audi RS Q8 - front 420x40mm + rear 370x30mm
Does it make sense to replace steel rotors on steel rotors? This upgrade costs a lot of money + cost of shipment of heavy parts + costs of US taxes + costs of installation. This additional 20mm will not bring a big difference and you will become dependent on not OEM parts from this company. IMO not worth the costs and effort.
Retom did you install these successfully on a 2022 SQ8?
No, I still don't have to replace my pads. But when the time comes I will install ATE for sure. I had ATE ceramic in my previous 2 Q7s and these pads were very good. Almost no dust, no squeaking and even slightly improved braking. ATE Ceramic for front rotors of SQ8 appeared just couple of months ago. Before they offered only rear pads. In addition, ATE is a very large and reputable manufacturer of braking systems, also for the first assembly in many car brands. Their products are top quality.
01-04-2023, 08:59 AM
