2011-2018 Audi Q3 / RS Q3 (8U) CCB Big Brake Kit | Akebono 9N 6-Piston
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2011-2018 Audi Q3 / RS Q3 (8U) CCB Big Brake Kit — Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper Front + TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB Rear Setup
Q3 and RS Q3 8U owners usually reach this page when the factory iron setup is no longer enough for repeated high-speed braking, clean open-wheel fitment, or the visual and thermal capacity expected from an RS-style brake package. This StopFlex kit pairs a 400mm front carbon-ceramic rotor with the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper, then matches the rear with a TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB on a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor. The result is higher heat capacity, lower brake dust than iron, reduced rotating mass versus comparable iron rotors, and trim-specific hardware instead of a generic 8U assumption.
- 400mm front carbon-ceramic rotors require 20 inch or larger wheels on the Audi Q3 / RS Q3 8U; wheels under 20 inches will not clear the rotor package.
- The front axle uses the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper with StopFlex carbon-ceramic rotors, pads, hats, hardware, and lines.
- The rear axle uses a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor with the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB so the 8U keeps electronic parking-brake functionality.
Fitment Hard Lines
| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Audi Q3 / RS Q3 (8U) |
| Model years | 2011-2018 |
| Front setup | Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper / 400mm |
| Rear setup | TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB / 380mm |
| Page type | Complete CCB kit upgrade |
| Minimum wheel size | 20" (for the 400 mm front rotor) |
Every StopFlex kit is bespoke-engineered for your exact model and trim — the brackets, rotor-hat offsets, and caliper mounting are matched to your specific car, not assumed from the platform. This matters because trims that share a chassis name can differ mechanically: a pure M or performance variant often carries different front knuckles/uprights, hub geometry, and wheel axial (ET) clearance than the standard models in the same family, so a bracket and hat offset that bolt onto one are not the same parts that fit the other. StopFlex supplies the calipers, pads, rotor hats, floating hardware, and brake lines as a matched system built to your confirmed trim. Cars with modified knuckles, modified uprights, or non-factory suspension mounting points must be reviewed before ordering and are not treated as direct-fit.
This setup uses a 400 mm front rotor, so the minimum wheel size is 20". Wheels under 20" will not clear the caliper and rotor, and spoke profile and offset affect clearance too — confirm your exact wheels before ordering.
| Wheel Size (Standard) | Disc Range |
|---|---|
| 15" | 260 mm – 285 mm |
| 16" | 285 mm – 300 mm |
| 17" | 300 mm – 330 mm |
| 18" | 330 mm – 355 mm |
| 19" | 355 mm – 380 mm |
| 20" | 380 mm – 400 mm |
| 21" | 400 mm – 420 mm |
| 22" | 420 mm – 440 mm |
Caliper Overview — Front & Rear Balance
Front Caliper (Primary Upgrade)
The front upgrade is built around the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper, a six-piston fixed caliper chosen for stable pad pressure across the 400mm front rotor and a firmer, more repeatable pedal under heat. Its OEM Audi RS provenance matters on a Q3 / RS Q3 8U build because the caliper architecture comes from a production performance-brake application rather than an unproven decorative big-caliper casting. StopFlex engineers the caliper mounting, rotor-hat offset, and line package to the confirmed trim instead of assuming every 8U uses the same knuckle and clearance envelope.
Rear Caliper (Balance)
The rear upgrade uses the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB on a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor, adding rear-axle thermal capacity while preserving electronic parking-brake operation. Its four hydraulic service pistons support braking stability so the rear axle contributes real work instead of only following a front-heavy conversion.
Front & rear, engineered together: This kit is engineered as a front-and-rear system so the 400mm Akebono front package and 380mm EP4 rear package are matched for rotor sizing, caliper placement, pad sweep, and parking-brake function. A front-only big-brake conversion can leave the rear axle thermally and visually undersized; this configuration keeps the 8U balanced while retaining the OE-style EPB convenience.
Make It Yours — Color & Logo Customization
Every StopFlex kit-upgrade order can be finished with custom caliper colors, a custom caliper logo, and custom rotor hat colors, so the brake package matches your exact build instead of a fixed off-the-shelf look.
- Custom caliper color
- Custom caliper logo
- Custom rotor hat color
Why StopFlex CCB
Lower Unsprung Mass
StopFlex carbon-ceramic rotors are engineered to reduce rotor mass versus comparable iron discs, helping the suspension react cleaner and the steering feel more precise.
High-Temperature Stability
The carbon-silicon-carbide matrix is built for stable braking behavior at temperatures that can push iron rotors into heavy fade.
Rust-Free Rotor Surface
Carbon ceramic does not form orange flash rust after rain, washing, or storage, keeping the visible rotor face cleaner behind open wheels.
Long Street-Service Potential
In normal road use with matched pads and proper bedding, StopFlex CCB rotors are designed for far longer service life than typical iron replacement rotors.
Low Visible Dust
When paired with matched StopFlex pads, the system produces very low visible brake dust compared with conventional iron rotor and pad combinations.
Premium Ceramic-Glaze Appearance
StopFlex's proprietary coating creates a bright, high-end ceramic-glaze finish with subtle glaze texture and a more premium visual character behind open wheels.
Street-Usable Cold Bite
Street Spec and Track-Day Spec rotors are designed for normal first-stop road use, including cold-weather operation. Motorsport Spec is the competition-focused exception.
Continuous Fiber Reinforcement
Long-fiber carbon ceramic construction improves structural strength and thermal durability versus chopped-fiber approaches.
Heat Management Note
Carbon ceramic rotors tolerate extreme surface temperature, but they do not remove every heat-management requirement. During repeated hard stops, heat can still soak into pads, fluid, seals, calipers, wheels, and nearby components. For long track sessions, mountain descents, or sustained aggressive driving, brake cooling and high-temperature fluid are still recommended.
Street / Track-Day / Motorsport Rotor Options
Street Spec
Ceramic coating, cross-drilled face, and large cooling channels.
Best for daily driving and premium street builds that need clean cold bite, low dust, corrosion-free appearance, and long service life.
Track-Day Spec
Ceramic coating, blank face, and honeycomb cooling channels.
Best for fast-road and track-day use where repeated braking stability matters more than maximum visual drilling style.
Motorsport Spec
Uncoated blank face with honeycomb cooling channels.
Best for race-focused builds that run competition pads, high-temperature fluid, cooling strategy, and a proper warm-up window. Not the default street choice.
Package Scope
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Front calipers | Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper |
| Front CCB rotors | 400mm |
| Rear calipers | TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB |
| Rear CCB rotors | 380mm |
| CCB brake pads | Matched for the supplied StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors |
| Rotor hats and floating hardware | Vehicle-specific hardware package |
| Brake lines | Included for complete kit-upgrade orders |
| Color customization | Custom caliper colors, a custom caliper logo, and custom rotor hat colors are available for every kit-upgrade order. |
| Order scope | Default listing is full-car set when front and rear are specified. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation. |
EPB & Rear Caliper Options
This vehicle leaves the factory with an electronic parking brake (EPB) built into the rear brake, so the rear of the kit is built to keep that EPB working. There are two rear paths. The first is a dual-caliper rear: a main performance caliper handles braking while a dedicated EPB actuator caliper is retained alongside it, so the electronic parking brake, auto-hold, and hill-start assist all keep working; on this path the rear performance caliper can be the TTSPORT EP4 / EP4S 4-piston caliper. The second is an EPB-integrated caliper, a single rear caliper with the electromechanical parking-brake motor built in for a cleaner install with fewer parts behind the wheel; on this path the rear is the TTSPORT EP4 / EP4S 4-piston caliper with integrated EPB. Which path fits best depends on your exact trim and EPB configuration, your budget, your appearance preference, and your wheel size and spoke clearance. Confirm your car's rear-brake configuration with StopFlex before ordering so the correct EPB-compatible rear option is built for your kit.
| Rear option | What it is | Rear caliper | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual caliper (EPB retained) | Performance caliper plus a dedicated EPB actuator caliper, both fitted on the rear, so the factory electronic parking brake keeps working. | TTSPORT EP4 / EP4S 4-Piston Caliper | You want guaranteed factory EPB, auto-hold, and hill-start behavior preserved. |
| EPB-integrated caliper | A single rear caliper with the electromechanical parking-brake motor built in, for a cleaner install with fewer parts behind the wheel. | TTSPORT EP4 / EP4S 4-Piston Caliper with integrated EPB | You want a cleaner single-caliper rear with full EPB function. |
TTSPORT EP4S rear caliper specification (the EP4 shares the same engineering, slightly more compact):
| Specification | EP4S |
|---|---|
| Axle position | Rear |
| Piston count | 4 hydraulic + 1 EPB actuator |
| Piston type | Two-piece heat-insulated, dust boots + EPB actuator |
| Piston diameter | 28 mm × 4 / 27 mm × 1 |
| Total piston area | 30.4 cm² per caliper |
| Manufacturing process | Two-piece forged aluminum body |
| Net weight | 4.50 kg per caliper (no pads) |
| Surface finish | High-temperature gloss coating |
| Recommended wheel size | 18 in or larger |
FAQ
Will this kit fit every 2011-2018 Audi Q3 and RS Q3 8U the same way?
No. StopFlex confirms the exact model, trim, hub and upright package, drivetrain, and wheel data before machining brackets and rotor hats. A standard Q3 8U and RS Q3 8U can differ in mechanical clearance, so this kit is built to the verified car rather than sold as a universal 8U bolt-on.
What wheels are required for the 400mm front rotor?
The 400mm front carbon-ceramic rotor requires 20 inch or larger wheels. Wheel diameter alone is not enough; spoke shape, barrel profile, offset, and spacer use must also be checked against the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper.
Will the electronic parking brake still work?
Yes, this rear package uses the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB. The EP4 uses hydraulic service pistons for braking and a dedicated EPB actuator piston so the Audi Q3 / RS Q3 8U retains parking-brake function.
Why choose carbon-ceramic rotors instead of a larger iron kit?
Carbon-ceramic rotors reduce brake dust, cut rotating mass versus comparable iron rotors, and handle repeated heat cycles with less fade when sized correctly. On this kit, the 400mm front and 380mm rear rotor sizes give the 8U more thermal capacity while keeping the package engineered around confirmed wheel and trim clearance.
Need Fitment Confirmation?
Send the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.
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