
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 ·
139 brake upgrades for the 8V 2015-2020 Audi S3 (2.0T) from 24 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Brands on this page: Racingline (27), ECS (18), Neuspeed (16), EBC (14), 034Motorsport (9), APR (8), Assembled By ECS (7), Brembo (5), REVO (5), Emmanuele Design (4), ATE (3), Hawk (3), Motul (3), Pentosin (3), Girodisc (2), TRW (2), Zimmermann (2), iSWEEP (2), Genuine Volkswagen Audi (1), Pagid (1), Power Stop (1), R1 Concepts (1), TAROX (1), Textar (1).

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. BRK00005
Best choice for customers that want to use one pad for high-performance street and entry-level track day use
Retailer fitment note: For use with APR 350x34mm Big Brake Upgrade only

APR · Part no. BRK00014
Best choice for advanced track day use
Retailer fitment note: For use with APR 350x34mm Big Brake Upgrade only

APR · Part no. BRK00063
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!
Retailer fitment note: Designed for MQB/MQBEVO vehicles with 340mm front rotors

APR · Part no. BRK00062
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!
Retailer fitment note: Designed for MQB/MQBEVO vehicles with 340mm front rotors

APR · Part no. BRK00006
Replacement APR rotor rings to get back on the track

APR · Part no. BRK00029
Replacement APR rotor rings to get back on the track
ATE · Part no. 8J0698151K
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle

Assembled By ECS · Part no. MK7BBKT
A high-performance "Stealth" upgrade

Assembled By ECS · Part no. 013928ECS1234KT
Killer street setup to squeeze all the stopping power out of your stock calipers! Includes ECS EP24 Enthusiast Performance brake pads.

Assembled By ECS · Part no. MK8GTIPBSKT
ECS Slotted Semi-Floating Rotors With ECS EP24 Enthusiast Performance Pads

Assembled By ECS · Part no. 8J0615108BKT
Upgrade your stopping power to that of the TTRS - Featuring 4-piston calipers, 370mm drilled rotors, & ECS Stainless lines!

Brembo · Part no. 8J0698151K
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle
EBC · Part no. BBK005EBC
Upgrade your OE brakes to 355x32mm rotors with Apollo Calipers
EBC · Part no. BBK033EBC
Upgrade your OE brakes to 380x36mmmm rotors with Apollo Calipers

ECS · Part no. 011219ECS01-04
Build your ideal BBK with your choice of favorite brake pads and more!

ECS · Part no. 013928ECS01KT3
Upgrade your brake system with 2-piece rotors and stainless steel lines

Genuine Volkswagen Audi · Part no. 8J0698151K
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.51BL
Full floating rear rotor upgrade that utilizes factory calipers and increases rotor size without increasing weight!

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.51R
Full floating rear rotor upgrade that utilizes factory calipers and increases rotor size without increasing weight!

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. 99.10.47.2
Experience a new level of braking precision and reliability

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.
Pagid · Part no. 8J0698151K
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle

REVO · Part no. RV581B100910
The Revo Big Brake Kit comes complete with everything required to upgrade your stopping power.
REVO · Part no. RV581B102110
The Revo Big Brake Kit comes complete with everything required to upgrade your stopping power.
REVO · Part no. RV581B103100
The Revo Big Brake Kit comes complete with everything required to upgrade your stopping power.

REVO · Part no. RV581B101210
The Revo Big Brake Kit comes complete with everything required to upgrade your stopping power.
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. VWR652000-BLK
Almost half the weight of the OEM setup with much more braking force!

Racingline · Part no. VWR652000-BLU
Almost half the weight of the OEM setup with much more braking force! Lapiz Blue calipers color-matched to the Golf R!

Racingline · Part no. VWR652000-RED
Almost half the weight of the OEM setup with much more braking force! Calipers color-matched to factory GTI calipers!
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.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-ANO
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-BLK
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-BLK
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-BLU
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-BLU
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-RED
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-RED
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650001-YEL
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 18" wheel diameter required.

Racingline · Part no. VWR650000-YEL
6 piston calipers featuring two-piece floating high cast carbon discs.
Retailer fitment note: Minimum 19" wheel diameter required.

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

TRW · Part no. 8J0698151H
TRW Pro pad set featuring a copper-free low-metallic compound

TRW · Part no. TXH1600
TRW Ultra pad set featuring a copper-free low-metallic compound and CITEC break-in coating

Textar · Part no. 8J0698151K
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-1021
Geomet Anti-Corrosion Coating, CM-250 Special Alloy Designed Specifically To Reduce Warping from Hard Street Use

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. 034-301-1001
Direct replacement rotors that reduce rotational mass and feature J-Slots for less noise but same benefits as conventional slots

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-1001
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for the 2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit

Brembo · Part no. 1J0615601DXKT
Features Brembo's special UV paint treatment that guarantees superior corrosion resistance.

Brembo · Part no. 8S0615301XKT
Features Brembo's special UV paint treatment that guarantees superior corrosion resistance.

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. 013928ECS01KT2
Direct bolt-on replacement - 22% less weight!

ECS · Part no. 013928ECS03KT
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save 8.40lbs of unsprung weight for enhanced performance!

ECS · Part no. 8J0615301G-XS
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.

ECS · Part no. 8J0615301G-S
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.

ECS · Part no. 013928ECS01-02KT
Maximize your savings and go light! Drop 15.60lbs of rotational mass!

ECS · Part no. 013928ECS03-01KT
Maximize your savings and go light! Drop 13.10lbs of rotational mass!

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-34030-PR-CHC
High carbon metallurgy for improved performance, heat management and reduced noise

Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-34030-PR
Upgrade your looks and performance with a set of slotted rotors!

Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-31022-PR-CHC
High carbon metallurgy for improved performance, heat management and reduced noise

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

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. 99.BB.RING.9940L
Replacement rotor rings for 9940LR (es4414375)

Neuspeed · Part no. 9940LR
Direct bolt-on replacement - Save unsprung weight for enhanced performance!

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

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

Assembled By ECS · Part no. TA0SRBS2KT
Includes Zimmermann Rotors and EBC Ultimax Pads

EBC · Part no. DP52153NDX
A Great Option for the Track!

EBC · Part no. DP52127NDX
Intermediate grade trackday pads for aggressive street driving and track use.
EBC · Part no. DP82173RPX
Upgrade your MQB platform Audi or Volkswagen's rear stopping force with EBC's RP-X high-friction competition compound.

EBC · Part no. DP52173NDX
Intermediate grade trackday pads for aggressive street driving and track use.

EBC · Part no. DP22153
Mildly upgraded composite pad.

EBC · Part no. DP82153RP1
Designed for high-performance vehicles driven hard on track

EBC · Part no. DP32153C
High performance street pad, featuring Kevlar technology

EBC · Part no. UD1761
OE compound brakes

EBC · Part no. DP42153R
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance

ECS · Part no. EP24-1633
This enthusiast-developed high performance street and light track pad offers an ideal solution for the spirited commuter and weekend autocross driver alike.

ECS · Part no. EP24-1761
This enthusiast-developed high-performance street and light track pad offers an ideal solution for the spirited commuter and weekend autocross driver alike.

Racingline · Part no. VWR670007
Get the most out of your stock brakes!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with an electric handbrake only

Zimmermann · Part no. 1K0615601AA
Rear brake rotor, coated

iSWEEP · Part no. IS1500-SF1290
A brake pad that produces less dust compared to factory pads

iSWEEP · Part no. IS2000-SF1290
Better braking performance under all driving conditions

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

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-303-0016
Replace your stock rubber brake hoses with these performance-minded stainless steel braided lines

APR · Part no. BRK00050
These are the only brake lines you'll ever need!

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

ECS · Part no. 008596ECS01AKT1
Complete set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel

ECS · Part no. 008596ECS01A
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

Racingline · Part no. VWR69G7FR
Includes OEM banjo bolts

Racingline · Part no. VWR69G7KIT
Includes OEM banjo bolts

Racingline · Part no. VWR69G7RR
A great braking upgrade for your MQB or MQB ‘EVO’ car

Assembled By ECS · Part no. MQBMACANBBKT
Featuring Macan Calipers and ECS MK5 R32 Rotors.
Assembled By ECS · Part no. MQBOEMPSBBK
Featuring Macan Calipers and MK5 R32 Rotors.

Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.45.2
A caliper swap kit that utilizes factory rotors!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.45.2B
A caliper swap kit that utilizes factory rotors!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.45BLU.3
A caliper swap kit that utilizes factory rotors!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.45.2R
A caliper swap kit that utilizes factory rotors!
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