{"product_id":"audi-rs3-s3-8p-hatchback-and-sportback-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","title":"2007-2013 Audi RS3 \/ S3 (8P) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sfx\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2007-2013 Audi RS3 \/ S3 (8P) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit — OEM-Size Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8P RS3 and S3 put real heat into a compact MQB-predecessor chassis brake package, especially on tuned cars, fast road use, and repeated track braking. This StopFlex OEM-replacement kit keeps the factory rotor diameters for the listed trims: RS3 370mm front and 310mm rear, S3 345mm front and 310mm rear, with carbon-ceramic rotors, matched pads, hats, and floating hardware. The payoff is lower rotating mass, reduced brake dust, and more stable friction at temperature without changing the car to an oversized big-brake conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt only for 8P RS3 applications with 370mm front \/ 310mm rear rotors and 8P S3 applications with 345mm front \/ 310mm rear rotors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM-size carbon-ceramic replacement keeps the factory caliper location and rotor envelope instead of forcing an upsized front brake conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating hats and hardware are included so the carbon-ceramic rings can expand under repeated heat cycles on track or mountain-road use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Hard Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi RS3 \/ S3 (8P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007-2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront rotor reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS3: 370mm; S3: 345mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear rotor reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS3: 310mm; S3: 310mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM-size carbon ceramic replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum wheel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\" (for the 370 mm rotor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor OEM replacement orders, StopFlex builds around the factory rotor specification shown for this vehicle. Front floating-caliper setups require manual review before production. If the car uses aftermarket calipers such as Brembo, AP Racing, Alcon, or Wilwood, the order can still be built, but the exact caliper model, pad shape, and rotor dimensions must be confirmed before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup uses a 370 mm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy StopFlex CCB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Unsprung Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex carbon-ceramic rotors are engineered to reduce rotor mass versus comparable iron discs, helping the suspension react cleaner and the steering feel more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Temperature Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon-silicon-carbide matrix is built for stable braking behavior at temperatures that can push iron rotors into heavy fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRust-Free Rotor Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon ceramic does not form orange flash rust after rain, washing, or storage, keeping the visible rotor face cleaner behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Street-Service Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn normal road use with matched pads and proper bedding, StopFlex CCB rotors are designed for far longer service life than typical iron replacement rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Visible Dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with matched StopFlex pads, the system produces very low visible brake dust compared with conventional iron rotor and pad combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Ceramic-Glaze Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex's proprietary coating creates a bright, high-end ceramic-glaze finish with subtle glaze texture and a more premium visual character behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreet-Usable Cold Bite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinuous Fiber Reinforcement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-fiber carbon ceramic construction improves structural strength and thermal durability versus chopped-fiber approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Rotor Hat Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery StopFlex OEM replacement order can be built with a custom rotor hat color, giving the carbon ceramic rotor package a cleaner match with the wheel, body color, and overall build style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeat Management Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStreet \/ Track-Day \/ Motorsport Rotor Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Street_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Street Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStreet Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, cross-drilled face, and large cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for daily driving and premium street builds that need clean cold bite, low dust, corrosion-free appearance, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Trackday_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Track-Day Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack-Day Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, blank face, and honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for fast-road and track-day use where repeated braking stability matters more than maximum visual drilling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Racing_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Motorsport Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMotorsport Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncoated blank face with honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for race-focused builds that run competition pads, high-temperature fluid, cooling strategy, and a proper warm-up window. Not the default street choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car set by default\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB brake pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched for StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7075 aluminum floating rotor hats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless floating hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car hardware set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotor hat color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom rotor hat colors are available for every OEM replacement order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrder scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefault listing is full-car set. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit every 2007-2013 Audi A3, S3, or RS3 8P?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This page is limited to the exact 8P RS3 and 8P S3 brake sizes listed here: RS3 370mm front \/ 310mm rear and S3 345mm front \/ 310mm rear. Standard A3, TDI, 2.0T, and other rotor-size variants are not covered by this fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need different wheels or calipers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is designed around the OEM rotor diameters for the matching trim, so it is not an oversized brake conversion. Wheel clearance should match the factory RS3 370mm or S3 345mm front brake envelope, but StopFlex should verify your wheel, spacer, and caliper clearance before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the parking brake still work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the rear package is built around the listed 310mm rear rotor setup and does not require deleting the rear parking-brake function. Confirm the car has the correct 8P RS3\/S3 rear caliper and 310mm rotor configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy switch from iron rotors to carbon-ceramic on an 8P RS3 or S3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon-ceramic rotors reduce rotating and unsprung mass, create far less visible dust on open wheels, and tolerate repeated high-temperature stops better than comparable iron discs. The benefit is most noticeable on tuned 8P cars, track days, and drivers who are replacing iron rotors frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\" id=\"contact_form_page\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed Fitment Confirmation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/pages\/carbon-ceramic-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarbon Ceramic Brakes: Buying \u0026amp; Fitment Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"#contact_form_page\"\u003eConfirm Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"StopFlex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895401005315,"sku":"100010","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/Audi-RS3-8P-CCB-Brake_1f8b7fbb-7960-46c1-943d-438855c34f6f.jpg?v=1776240634","url":"https:\/\/stopflex-ccb.com\/products\/audi-rs3-s3-8p-hatchback-and-sportback-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","provider":"StopFlex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}