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2014-2017 Audi SQ5 brake upgrades
50 brake upgrades for the B8 2014-2017 Audi SQ5 (3.0T supercharged V6) from 15 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Before you order
- Rotor and pad fitment depends on the brake package fitted to the car. Confirm rotor diameter on the retailer page.
- Big brake kits state a minimum wheel diameter.
- Brakes are safety-critical. Have installation checked by a qualified technician.
- Listings are read from the retailer's B8 SQ5 (3.0T) category. Confirm engine, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: ECS (12), Hawk (8), 034Motorsport (6), Brembo (4), EBC (3), Motul (3), Pentosin (3), ATE (2), Girodisc (2), Zimmermann (2), Emmanuele Design (1), Goodridge (1), JH Motorsports (1), Power Stop (1), Racingline (1).
Rotors (21)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2022
1-Piece Rear Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit - Pair (330mm X 22mm)
Geomet Anti-Corrosion Coating, CM-250 Special Alloy Designed Specifically To Reduce Warping from Hard Street Use
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2007
Rear 2-Piece Floating Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Lightweight rotors weighing 12lbs each!
Brembo · Part no. 8K0615601CXKT
Rear Cross Drilled UV Coated Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Features Brembo's special UV paint treatment that guarantees superior corrosion resistance.
EBC · Part no. BSD1846
Rear BSD Blade Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Upgrade to the uniquely created blade slot designed for improved braking
EBC · Part no. GD1846
Rear GD Sport Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Upgrade to a slotted/dimpled rotor for improved braking
EBC · Part no. USR1846
Rear USR Series Sport Slotted Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Upgrade to a Turbo slotted rotor for improved braking
ECS · Part no. 018074LA01KT1
Audi B8 SQ5/D4 A8 - Front and Rear 2-Piece Brake Rotors - Set
Direct bolt-on replacement - 20% weight reduction over stock!
ECS · Part no. 018074LA01KT
Front Cross-Drilled & Slotted 2-Piece Brake Rotors - Pair (380x36)
Direct bolt-on replacement - 22% less weight!
ECS · Part no. 4H0615301AN-XS
Front V5 Dimpled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Set (380x36)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
ECS · Part no. 4H0615301AN-S
Front V5 Slotted Brake Rotors - Set (380x36)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
ECS · Part no. 002879ECS01AKT
Rear 2-Piece Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Direct bolt-on replacement - 18% less weight!
ECS · Part no. 002879ECS01A01KT
Rear 2-Piece Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Direct bolt-on replacement - 25% less weight!
ECS · Part no. 4H0615601Q-XS
Rear V5 Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Set (330x22)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
ECS · Part no. 4H0615601Q-S
Rear V5 Slotted Brake Rotors - Set (330x22)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD-33022-PR
Rear Slotted Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Upgrade your looks and performance with a set of slotted rotors!
Girodisc · Part no. A2-130
Rear 2-Piece Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Replace your rotors with 2-piece rotors from Giro Disc.
Girodisc · Part no. D2-130
Rear Replacement Rings For ES4608924
Replace your rotors with 2-piece rotors from Giro Disc.
JH Motorsports · Part no. 1024X330X22
2-Piece Lightweight Rear Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Shaves 11lbs of unsprung weight from the rear of your car while increasing braking performance.
Power Stop · Part no. EBR1015XPR
Rear Cross Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Upgrade to a zinc plated slotted / cross-drilled rotor for improved braking
Zimmermann · Part no. 4H0615301ANXKT
Cross-Drilled Brake Rotor - Pair (380x36)
Restore the stopping power in your vehicle
Zimmermann · Part no. 4H0615601HDKT
Rear Cross Drilled Brake Rotors - Pair (330x22)
Features an Anti-Corrosion coating "Anti-Z"
Fluid (14)
ATE · Part no. SD0T51
ATE Brake Fluid Super DOT 5.1 - 1 Liter
A low viscosity fluid replacing DOT 4 fluid. Boiling point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet 180°C (347°F)
ATE · Part no. SL6
SL6 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
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 Brake Fluid
Brembo HTC 64T can handle high temperatures without loss of pedal feel
Brembo · Part no. L05010
DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
Offers higher wet boiling point than DOT 4 fluid
Hawk · Part no. HP520
HP520 Street Brake Fluid - 500ml
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
HP600 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Hawk · Part no. HP660
HP660 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
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
DOT 5.1 Synthetic Brake Fluid - 500mL
Boiling point - Dry 272?C (522?F) / Wet 185?C (365?F)
Motul · Part no. 8069HC
RBF 600 Racing Brake Fluid - 500mL
Boiling point - Dry 312C (594F) / Wet 216C (421F)
Motul · Part no. 847205
RBF 660 Racing Brake Fluid - 500mL
Boiling point - Dry 325?C (617?F) / Wet 204?C (399?F)
Pentosin · Part no. 1244116
PENTOSIN Brake Fluid DOT 5.1 - 1L
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 Brake Fluid DOT 5.1 - 5L
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
Super DOT4 Brake Fluid - 500mL
Boiling Point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet >165°C (329°F)
Racingline · Part no. VWR69000BF1
RBF312 Racing Brake Fluid - 500ml
Highly refined Super DOT4 giving a significantly higher boiling point than a regular DOT5.1
Pads (6)
ECS · Part no. EP24-1386
Rear EP24 "Enthusiast Performance" Brake Pad Set
This enthusiast-developed high-performance street and light track pad offers an ideal solution for the spirited commuter and weekend autocross driver alike.
Hawk · Part no. HB642W.658
Audi rear DTC-30
DTC-30 is a controllable torque, multi-purpose compound, proven effective in a range of series.
Hawk · Part no. HB642N.658
Rear HP Plus Performance Brake Pad Set
A compound can take the heat at the track and get you home safely
Hawk · Part no. HB642F.658
Rear HPS Performance Brake Pad Set
One of the best-selling all around brake pads
Hawk · Part no. HB642Z.658
Rear Performance Ceramic Brake Pad Set
Ceramic composite developed to meet the low dust & noise requirements
Hawk · Part no. HB642B.658
rear HPS 5.0 Performance Brake Pad Set
Next generation high performance street brake pad offering greater stopping power and pedal feel, with very low dust and noise
Lines (5)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-303-0022
Front & Rear Stainless Braided Brake Line Kit
Replace your stock rubber brake hoses with these performance-minded stainless steel braided lines
ECS · Part no. ECS41016/63
Front & Rear Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Kit
Complete set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel
ECS · Part no. 024671ECS01
Front Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Front set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel
ECS · Part no. 024671ECS02
Rear Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Rear set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel
Goodridge · Part no. 30010
G-Stop Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit - Front & Rear
Set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel
Brake Kits (4)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-0008-BK
034Motorsport RS+ Big Brake Package - Black
Features massive 8-piston billet calipers and 390mm 2-piece floating rotors to deliver motorsport-grade stopping power and fade-free performance for the street or track.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-0008-NK
034Motorsport RS+ Big Brake Package - Nickel
Features massive 8-piston billet calipers and 390mm 2-piece floating rotors to deliver motorsport-grade stopping power and fade-free performance for the street or track.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-0008-RD
034Motorsport RS+ Big Brake Package - Red
Features massive 8-piston billet calipers and 390mm 2-piece floating rotors to deliver motorsport-grade stopping power and fade-free performance for the street or track.
Brembo · Part no. 1M1.9032A2
Brembo GT Front Big Brake Kit - 2 Piece Drilled Rotors (380x32)
Featuring red 6 piston calipers, stainless brake lines and Brembo Sport brake pads
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