
Ceramic vs Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: Key Differences for European Cars
Explore the differences between ceramic vs semi-metallic brake pads for European street cars, including performance, noise, and temperature factors.
By Lee Shahin ·
97 brake upgrades for the 8V 2017-2020 Audi RS3 (2.5T inline-five) from 23 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Brands on this page: Racingline (20), 034Motorsport (11), ECS (10), Neuspeed (10), EBC (6), Girodisc (5), APR (3), Emmanuele Design (3), Hawk (3), Motul (3), Pagid Racing (3), Pentosin (3), Vargas Turbo Technologies (3), ATE (2), Brembo (2), CTS (2), REVO (2), Doorbusters (1), Power Stop (1), R1 Concepts (1), TAROX (1), Zimmermann (1), iSWEEP (1).

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2020
Geomet Anti-Corrosion Coating, CM-250 Special Alloy Designed Specifically To Reduce Warping from Hard Street Use

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-1000
Direct replacement rotors that reduce rotational mass and feature J-Slots for less noise but same benefits as conventional slots
Retailer fitment note: Not for vehicles with factory rotor part number 8V0615301S

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-1000
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for the 2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit
Retailer fitment note: Not for vehicles with factory rotor part number 8V0615301S

Doorbusters · Part no. 039534LA01DBKT
Save 15.7lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance! Front Pair (370x34) Rear Pair (310x22).
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles WITHOUT ceramic disc brake option

EBC · Part no. BSD7422
Upgrade to the uniquely created blade slot designed for improved braking

EBC · Part no. GD7422
Upgrade to a slotted & dimpled rotor for improved braking

EBC · Part no. USR7422
Upgrade to a Turbo slotted rotor for improved braking

ECS · Part no. 039534LA01AKT
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save 17.30lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic disc brake option

ECS · Part no. 039534LA01AKT1
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save 12lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic disc brake option

ECS · Part no. 000036ECS02AKT
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save 5.30lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance!

ECS · Part no. 000036ECS04AKT
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save 4.70lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance!

ECS · Part no. 5Q0615601E-XS
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.

ECS · Part no. 5Q0615601E-S
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-37034-PR
Upgrade your looks and performance with a set of slotted rotors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic disc brake option

Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-31022-PR-CHC
High carbon metallurgy for improved performance, heat management and reduced noise
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles from the 2019 model year only

Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-31022-PR
Upgrade your looks and performance with a set of slotted rotors!

Girodisc · Part no. D1-179
Replacement Rings for es4213020
Girodisc · Part no. A1-180
Restore your vehicles stopping power with these two piece slotted rotors!
Girodisc · Part no. A1-191
Restore your vehicles stopping power with these two piece slotted rotors!
Retailer fitment note: For sportback models only

Girodisc · Part no. A2-179
Restore your vehicles stopping power with these two piece slotted rotors!
Girodisc · Part no. D2-171
Replacement rotor rings for 310mm rotors

Neuspeed · Part no. 9943LR
Direct bolt-on replacement - Significant unsprung weight savings offers numerous benefits!

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.49B
Increases rotor diameter from 310mm to 350mm without adding weight - Provides better cooling and improved braking torque

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.49B/R
Increases rotor diameter from 310mm to 350mm without adding weight - Provides better cooling and improved braking torque

Neuspeed · Part no. 9913LRKT
Coated with a high-temperature black coating, which enhances corrosion resistance and simplifies installation.

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.49R
Upgrade from 310mm to 350mm enhancing braking performance without affecting brake bias.

Neuspeed · Part no. 9913SL
Coated with a high-temperature black coating, which enhances corrosion resistance and simplifies installation.
Neuspeed · Part no. 9913SR
Coated with a high-temperature black coating, which enhances corrosion resistance and simplifies installation.

Power Stop · Part no. EBR1070XPR
Zinc coated performance rotors
R1 Concepts · Part no. 22002-74024
Upgrade to a slotted / drilled rotor for improved braking

REVO · Part no. RA551B201300
Weighs less than the OEM part while being much larger with more efficient cooling vanes to ensure even braking performance, pad wear and cooling capability.

Racingline · Part no. VWR682000
Upgraded triple-groove slotted rotors to match front RacingLine BBK's

Racingline · Part no. VWR682001
Upgraded triple-groove slotted two piece rotors to match front RacingLine BBK's
TAROX · Part no. 0275

Zimmermann · Part no. 1K0615601NKT7KT
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-0015-DSO
A staged upgrade package to optimize braking performance of the 8V.5 RS3.

034Motorsport · Part no. 0343010016BLKDSO
A staged upgrade package to optimize braking performance of the 8V.5 RS3.

034Motorsport · Part no. 0343010016REDDSO
A staged upgrade package to optimize braking performance of the 8V.5 RS3.

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2004-B
350mm 2-Piece Floating Rear Brake Rotor Upgrade for MQB VW & Audi is a complete replacement brake rotor and caliper carrier kit, designed to work flawlessly with the factory rear calipers.

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2004-R
350mm 2-Piece Floating Rear Brake Rotor Upgrade for MQB VW & Audi is a complete replacement brake rotor and caliper carrier kit, designed to work flawlessly with the factory rear calipers.

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2006
While reducing weight, the rotor retains proper thermal mass in the rings to adequately capture, and dissipate heat.

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-2006
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for the 2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit

APR · Part no. BRK00067
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!

APR · Part no. BRK00066
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.PM7
Direct-bolt on solution for Macan caliper kit

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.47XXX.3KIT
Upgrade to uncompromising 6-piston stopping power with the NEUSPEED Version 3 Big Brake Kit — lighter, cooler, and built for razor-sharp pedal feel on the street or the track.

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.45XXX.3KIT
Unlock race-ready stopping power with the NEUSPEED Version 3 Big Brake Kit — a lightweight 6-piston, 2-piece floating rotor setup delivering sharper pedal feel, better cooling, and relentless braking on street or track.
REVO · Part no. RV591B400100
Designed to directly replace your stock brake discs and come complete with left and right-handed discs, pads and stainless-steel brake lines.
Racingline · Part no. VWR680003
Re-rings for ES4000161

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-ANO
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-ANO
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-BLK
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-BLK
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-BLU
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-BLU
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-RED
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-RED
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-YEL
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-YEL
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required. Requires shims between the bearing housing/upright and caliper mounting bracket to centralize the disc between the pad surfaces – failure to do so will cause caliper and rotor damage.

Racingline · Part no. VWR651000-ANO
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating carbon ceramic discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR651000-BLK
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating carbon ceramic discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR651000-BLU
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating carbon ceramic discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR651000-RED
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating carbon ceramic discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR651000-YEL
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating carbon ceramic discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR680020
Perfect to pair with either the RacingLine Stage 3+ CCM front brake kit, or the Audi factory front Ceramic Brake set-up

Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. RS3SBUFDBKR4HD
This kit will allow you to run the wheel/tire combo you need to drop you ET’s all while putting the car on a significant diet over the stock Front brake set up.

Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-RS3-BRAKE2
HD Version, Black 4 Piston Wilwood Calipers

Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. RS3-BRAKE-2-REAR
15.6 Lbs savings over Stock steel kit

ATE · Part no. SD0T51
A low viscosity fluid replacing DOT 4 fluid. Boiling point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet 180°C (347°F)

ATE · Part no. SL6
A low viscosity fluid replacing DOT 4 fluid. Boiling point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet 175°C (347°F)

Brembo · Part no. 04816420
Brembo HTC 64T can handle high temperatures without loss of pedal feel

Brembo · Part no. L05010
Offers higher wet boiling point than DOT 4 fluid

Hawk · Part no. HP520
Made for high performance street specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.

Hawk · Part no. HP600
Made for race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.

Hawk · Part no. HP660
Made for high performance race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.

Motul · Part no. 8070HC
Boiling point - Dry 272?C (522?F) / Wet 185?C (365?F)

Motul · Part no. 8069HC
Boiling point - Dry 312C (594F) / Wet 216C (421F)

Motul · Part no. 847205
Boiling point - Dry 325?C (617?F) / Wet 204?C (399?F)

Pentosin · Part no. 1244116
Pentosin DOT 5.1 Class 7 Low Viscosity Brake Fluid. Ultra High-Performance Brake Fluid for hydraulic brake systems and clutch actuation in passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Pentosin · Part no. 1244204
Pentosin DOT 5.1 Class 7 Low Viscosity Brake Fluid. Ultra High-Performance Brake Fluid for hydraulic brake systems and clutch actuation in passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Pentosin · Part no. 1204114
Boiling Point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet >165°C (329°F)

Racingline · Part no. VWR69000BF1
Highly refined Super DOT4 giving a significantly higher boiling point than a regular DOT5.1

EBC · Part no. DP52295NDX
Intermediate grade trackday pads for aggressive street driving and track use.
Retailer fitment note: For models without ceramic disc brakes

EBC · Part no. DP32295C
A high performance street pad, featuring Kevlar technology
Retailer fitment note: For models without ceramic disc brakes

EBC · Part no. DP42295R
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
Retailer fitment note: For models without ceramic disc brakes

Pagid Racing · Part no. 2931RSL1
RSL1 is a low metallic resin bonded material containing steel and acrylic fibers. Its low wear rate and disc friendliness makes this material appropriate for endurance races.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic brake discs

Pagid Racing · Part no. 293129
Popular street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic brake discs

Pagid Racing · Part no. 2931RST1
RST 1 has a very high friction level and high temperature resistance. Cold friction and initial bite makes this material most appropriate for Rally applications
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without ceramic brake discs

iSWEEP · Part no. IS.XXX.R845
From low-dust daily driving, to full race endurance, iSWEEP brake pads deliver precision-tuned compounds that give you the exact bite, control, and fade resistance your driving demands.

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-303-0018
Will not bulge or expand with brake pressure, resulting in improved pedal feel, and more consistent braking performance.

APR · Part no. BRK00051
These are the only brake lines you'll ever need!

ECS · Part no. 060373LAKT
Set of 4 DOT-compliant brake lines to improve pedal feel and braking control at the limit

ECS · Part no. 060373LA01
Front set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel

ECS · Part no. 009477ECS02
Rear set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel

ECS · Part no. 009477ECS01A
Rear set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel

CTS · Part no. CTS-HW-0361
provides a real solid brace for the brake master cylinder; preventing it from moving forward under heavy braking - Improves pedal feel and braking force!
CTS · Part no. HW-361
Greatly improve the brake pedal feel and provide a much improved braking force.
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