
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 ·
113 brake upgrades for the Mk8 VW Golf GTI (2.0T (EA888 Evo4)) from 21 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Brands on this page: ECS (18), Racingline (18), Neuspeed (15), EBC (13), 034Motorsport (6), Assembled By ECS (6), APR (4), Brembo (4), Emmanuele Design (4), Hawk (3), Motul (3), Pentosin (3), REVO (3), iSWEEP (3), ATE (2), Girodisc (2), Zimmermann (2), Doorbusters (1), Power Stop (1), R1 Concepts (1), TAROX (1).

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. 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

Zimmermann · Part no. 5Q0615601E2KT
Zimmerman Sport drilled rotors deliver excellent braking performance!

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2012-BLU
Reduces rotational weight by 1.5lb on each corner over the factory 15lb rotors, and increases rotor diameter from 310mm to 355mm!

034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2012-RED
Reduces rotational weight by 1.5lb on each corner over the factory 15lb rotors, and increases rotor diameter from 310mm to 355mm!

APR · Part no. BRK00071
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!
Retailer fitment note: Designed for MQBEVO vehicles with 355mm front rotors

APR · Part no. BRK00070
Features an upgraded 370x34mm rotor with 6-piston Calipers to deliver unrivaled stopping power!
Retailer fitment note: Designed for MQBEVO vehicles with 355mm front rotors

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. 1K061530KT3
Featuring ECS Cross-Drilled & Slotted 2-Piece Brake Rotors and ECS EP24 Enthusiast Performance Pads

Assembled By ECS · Part no. MK8RRBSKT
V5 Drilled and slotted rotors paired with Genuine replacement pads
EBC · Part no. BBK033EBC
Upgrade your OE brakes to 380x36mmmm rotors with Apollo Calipers
EBC · Part no. BBK033BLK-1
Upgrade your OE brakes to 355x32mm rotors with Apollo Calipers
Retailer fitment note: Please use the Wheel fitment template to ensure proper fitment

EBC · Part no. BBK033BLU-1
Upgrade your OE brakes to 355x32mm rotors with Apollo Calipers
Retailer fitment note: Please use the Wheel fitment template to ensure proper fitment
EBC · Part no. BBK033RED-1
Upgrade your OE brakes to 355x32mm rotors with Apollo Calipers
Retailer fitment note: Please use the Wheel fitment template to ensure proper fitment
EBC · Part no. BBK033YEL-1
Upgrade your OE brakes to 355x32mm rotors with Apollo Calipers
Retailer fitment note: Please use the Wheel fitment template to ensure proper fitment

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

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!
REVO · Part no. RV591B200000
The Revo Big Brake Kit comes complete with everything required to upgrade your stopping power.
REVO · Part no. RV591B200700
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. VWR680020
Perfect to pair with either the RacingLine Stage 3+ CCM front brake kit, or the Audi factory front Ceramic Brake set-up

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

EBC · Part no. BF307
DOT4 compliant. Boiling point - Dry 307°C (585°F) / Wet 185°C (365°F)

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

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.

ECS · Part no. 003326ECS01-02KT
Reduced caliper deflection, enhanced pedal feel, and improved pad wear. An excellent way to improve braking performance. Priced per axle.
Retailer fitment note: Industry leading design for maximum performance with minimal maintenance!

ECS · Part no. 003326ECS03
Highly recommended for installation of ECS Tuning's bronze caliper guide bushings

ECS · Part no. 003326ECS01KT1
Reduced caliper deflection, enhanced pedal feel, and improved pad wear. An excellent way to improve braking performance. Priced per axle.
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.50ANO.
Upgrade & Give Your Vehicle Incredible Stopping Power!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.50.2B
Upgrade & Give Your Vehicle Incredible Stopping Power!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.50BLU.3KIT
Upgrade & Give Your Vehicle Incredible Stopping Power!
Neuspeed · Part no. 99.10.50.2R
Upgrade & Give Your Vehicle Incredible Stopping Power!

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!

EBC · Part no. DP52127NDX
Intermediate grade trackday pads for aggressive street driving and track use.

EBC · Part no. DP52438NDX
The premier choice for swift street driving, endurance races, and track events

EBC · Part no. DP32438C
High performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology.

EBC · Part no. DP42438R
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.

iSWEEP · Part no. IS2000-SF1290
Better braking performance under all driving conditions
iSWEEP · Part no. IS.XXX.R1740
Fits 357x34mm Vented Rotor
iSWEEP · Part no. IS.XXX.1718
Fits MQBevo 310mm Vented Rear Rotor

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

APR · Part no. BRK00053
These are the only brake lines you'll ever need!

Doorbusters · Part no. 043007LA01DBKT
The ULTIMATE upgrade to improve braking pedal feel and performance.

ECS · Part no. 008596ECS01A
Front 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

ECS · Part no. 043007LA01KT
Enhance brake pedal feel! Reduces master cylinder deflection on initial brake pedal travel.
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