2009-2017 Audi Q5 / SQ5 (8R) CCB Big Brake Kit | Akebono 8N 6-Piston
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2009-2017 Audi Q5 / SQ5 (8R) CCB Big Brake Kit — Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper Front + TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB Rear Setup
The 2009-2017 Audi Q5 / SQ5 8R is heavy enough to punish factory iron brakes with heat, dust, and pedal vibration during fast road use, mountain driving, towing, or repeated high-speed stops. This StopFlex kit replaces the stock brake package with 380mm carbon-ceramic rotors, Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper front hardware, and a 380mm EPB-compatible rear package to increase thermal capacity while reducing rotating mass and brake dust. Each kit is built for the buyer’s confirmed Q5 or SQ5 trim so the brackets, rotor hats, caliper position, and wheel-clearance assumptions are not carried over from another 8R variant.
- 380mm carbon-ceramic rotors are used front and rear, so 19-inch wheels are the minimum; wheels below 19 inches will not clear the rotor, and spoke clearance must still be checked against the calipers.
- The front axle uses the exact Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper, giving the 8R Q5/SQ5 a fixed 6-piston clamping package instead of a generic SUV brake upgrade.
- The rear axle keeps the 8R’s electronic parking brake function through the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB while adding a rear carbon-ceramic rotor sized to match the 380mm front package.
Fitment Hard Lines
| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Audi Q5 / SQ5 (8R) |
| Model years | 2009-2017 |
| Front setup | Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper / 380mm |
| Rear setup | TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB / 380mm |
| Page type | Complete CCB kit upgrade |
| Minimum wheel size | 19" (for the 380 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 380 mm front rotor, so the minimum wheel size is 19". Wheels under 19" 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 caliper is the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper, a fixed 6-piston caliper selected for stable pad loading, consistent clamping force, and a firmer pedal response than a smaller sliding-caliper layout. Its credibility comes from being a genuine OEM-derived Audi RS/Akebono unit rather than an unproven universal aftermarket casting. StopFlex positions this caliper around the 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor using trim-specific brackets and hat offsets for the confirmed Q5 or SQ5 8R application.
Rear Caliper (Balance)
The rear caliper is the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB, which adds real hydraulic rear braking capacity while preserving the factory electronic parking brake. Its 4 hydraulic service pistons support rear-axle stability under heavy braking, and the dedicated EPB actuator piston keeps the OE parking-brake function intact.
Front & rear, engineered together: This kit is engineered as a front-and-rear system so the 6-piston Akebono front calipers and EP4 rear calipers work with matched 380mm carbon-ceramic rotors instead of leaving the rear axle thermally and visually behind. Balanced front and rear sizing helps maintain predictable brake behavior, ABS interaction, and chassis stability during repeated stops on a heavy 8R Q5/SQ5.
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 (8N) Caliper |
| Front CCB rotors | 380mm |
| 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 my exact 2009-2017 Q5 or SQ5 8R?
Fitment is not treated as a platform-wide bolt-on. StopFlex confirms your exact model year, Q5 or SQ5 trim, brake configuration, wheel data, and clearance requirements before machining the brackets, rotor hats, and caliper mounting for your car.
What wheel size is required for the 380mm kit?
The 380mm rotor size requires 19-inch wheels or larger. Wheels under 19 inches will not clear the rotor, and 19-inch or larger wheels still need spoke-clearance verification for the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (8N) Caliper and rear EP4 caliper.
Will the electronic parking brake still work?
Yes. The rear package uses the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB, which has 4 hydraulic service pistons for braking and a dedicated EPB actuator piston so the 8R Q5/SQ5 keeps its electronic parking-brake function.
Why move this Q5/SQ5 from iron brakes to carbon-ceramic?
Carbon-ceramic rotors reduce brake dust, cut rotating mass compared with iron rotors of similar size, and tolerate repeated heat cycles better during fast road, mountain, towing, or track-style use. On this kit, the payoff is paired with larger 380mm front and rear rotors rather than only a cosmetic caliper change.
Need Fitment Confirmation?
Send the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.
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