2013-2018 Audi RS Q3 (8U) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit
Official Warranty: 1‑year free replacement for quality defects or coating issues under normal (non-track) use.
2013-2018 Audi RS Q3 (8U) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit — OEM-Size Replacement
The 2013-2018 Audi RS Q3 (8U) uses a large 365x34mm front brake package and 310x22mm rear rotor, but the compact SUV layout still puts heavy thermal load through the front axle during repeated high-speed stops. This StopFlex OEM-size carbon-ceramic replacement kit keeps the factory brake architecture while reducing iron-rotor mass, brake dust, and heat-related fade. The kit includes carbon-ceramic rotors, matched pads, hats, and floating hardware for RS Q3 fitments that originally use the listed 365mm front and 310mm rear rotor sizes.
- Built around the RS Q3 8U factory rotor references: 365x34mm front and 310x22mm rear.
- Designed for the RS Q3 fixed front caliper package; confirm your car has the 365mm front brake setup before ordering.
- Carbon-ceramic rotors cut visible iron dust and unsprung rotating mass on the nose-heavy 2.5 TFSI quattro chassis.
Fitment Hard Lines
| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Audi RS Q3 (8U) |
| Model years | 2013-2018 |
| Front rotor reference | RS Q3: 365mm |
| Rear rotor reference | RS Q3: 310mm |
| Page type | OEM-size carbon ceramic replacement |
| Minimum wheel size | 19" (for the 365 mm rotor) |
For 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.
This setup uses a 365 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.
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.
Custom Rotor Hat Color
Every 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| CCB rotors | Full-car set by default |
| CCB brake pads | Matched for StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors |
| 7075 aluminum floating rotor hats | Vehicle-specific fitment |
| Stainless floating hardware | Full-car hardware set |
| Rotor hat color | Custom rotor hat colors are available for every OEM replacement order. |
| Order scope | Default listing is full-car set. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation. |
FAQ
Will this fit every 2013-2018 Audi Q3 or only the RS Q3 8U?
This page is only for the 2013-2018 Audi RS Q3 (8U) with the listed RS brake sizes: 365mm front rotors and 310mm rear rotors. It is not for standard Q3, Q3 S line, or mixed TT RS/RS3 brake conversions unless the calipers, hats, offsets, and rotor dimensions match this RS Q3 setup.
Will my factory electronic parking brake and Auto Hold still work?
Yes, when installed on the correct RS Q3 8U rear brake configuration, the kit replaces the rear rotor and pad interface while retaining the factory rear caliper and electronic parking brake hardware. EPB operation still depends on correct installation, pad bedding, and scan-tool service mode procedures.
Why switch from the OEM-size iron rotors to carbon ceramic on an RS Q3?
The 365mm front iron rotors carry substantial heat but also add rotating and unsprung mass at the front axle. Carbon ceramic gives the RS Q3 better repeated-stop heat stability, much lower brake dust on open wheels, and less mass for steering and suspension to control.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the car is an 8U RS Q3 from the 2013-2018 generation, measure or verify 365mm front and 310mm rear rotors, check that your wheels clear the factory 365mm front caliper package, and confirm there are no aftermarket caliper or hub changes.
Need Fitment Confirmation?
Send the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.
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