2012 Audi A3 Brake Parts

WBR Run True Technology Metallurgic-Gray (MG) Finished Rotors All World Brake Resources (WBR) brake rotors with Run-True technology are manufactured to match the exact OE fit, OE construction, and precision finishing to ensure quick and easy installation, as well as trouble-free functionality for the life of the rotor. The Metallurgic-Gray coating is applied to all outward non-friction surfaces including in the gap between the plates covering the cooling vanes and cured through an oven drying process. The Gray coating provides an effective anti-rust protection to help maintain a clean appearance. The coating used for WBR is also similar to the OE color used by many OE car makes. WBR Brake Rotors with Run-True Technology have ultra tight tolerances that provide the finest braking experience, from break in throughout the life of the rotor, reducing the chance of warping even under extreme braking temperatures. The coated brake disc provides a protective water based coating that prevents rust and corrosion, extended rotor life and improved visual appearance. WBR Brake Rotors are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer specification for durability, fit, and function.

Product Features:

• High metallurgical and machining standard to improve stopping distances
• Produced to match OE design fitment – G 3000 gray iron
• Mill balanced
• TS16949 certified
• Non-directional finish provides smooth vibration free performance
• No need for machining prior to installation
• Durable Metallurgic-Gray finish to all outward non-friction surfaces
• Metallurgic-Gray anti-rust protection to help maintain a clean appearance
• Compatible with NAO, Ceramic and Semi-Met pad compounds for reduced noise
• Designed to minimize brake fade and extend pad and rotor life
• 24/24 Warranty – limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship Technical Service Bulletins

Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Industry brake service experts agree – when brake friction materials are ready to be replaced, the hardware is too. A complete brake job that includes new hardware goes a long way toward preventing comebacks. Changing out your Rubber Pin Boot or Slider Bushing Kit will ensure the guide pins are clean and free from debris for smoother braking.

Product Features:

• This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
• Easy and fast replacement
• Prevents noise and premature wear
• Provides longer brake life and performance

PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. Forget standard, off-the-shelf parts. Our Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit with Powder Coated Calipers comes with everything you need, from pads, rotors, calipers and premium stainless-steel hardware for an easy, bolt-on upgrade for your daily-driver. Along with increased braking power, the Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads feature a low-dust formula to keep those wheels looking great while you say goodbye to nasty brake dust. These pads combine with Drilled & Slotted rotors to ensure a cool, smooth ride that protects against rust and corrosion. The Powder Coated Calipers not only protect against corrosion, but also really stand out behind your wheels! Give your daily-driver the easy and affordable performance upgrade it deserves with the Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit with Calipers.

Product Features:

• This complete upgrade kit is engineered to improve the braking performance of the vehicle you use everyday
• PowerStop engineered Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 compound significantly enhances braking performance versus traditional ceramic brake pads
• All calipers are powder coated, assembled, and tested in our Chicago, IL facility
• Low dust braking validated through on-vehicle 3rd party tests in Los Angeles, showing on average 30% less dust versus OE
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
• Drilled & Slotted performance rotors provide maximum cooling
• Includes stainless-steel installation hardware and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
• Bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes, no modifications necessary
• Rotors are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
• Buy with confidence from the originator & industry leader of brake kits

Parking Brake Cable

Carquest Premium Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for performance and durability. Where applicable, Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature a specially formulated OE style zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finish that provides superior rust protection in all conditions. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature new OE design, stainless steel pistons manufactured for maximum durability, and precision machined for an exacting fit and smooth application of braking force. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include 100% new OE design dust boots and EPDM rubber seals that provide increased resistance to thermal deterioration and years of-leak free operation. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include application-specific brackets and abutment hardware where required, for easy installation and confident restoration of stopping power. 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing guarantees perfect performance right out of the box.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• OE style, zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finishes provide superior resistance to rust on all iron caliper bodies and brackets
• 100% new, OE style rubber dust boots and EPDM rubber seals for improved resistance to thermal deterioration and cracking
• New bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and crush washers included for a complete repair
• OE Style, stainless steel pad abutment hardware included
• 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing ensures quality and performance
• Caliper finish or coating may vary

ATE Continental is further extending its range of Brake Caliper Pin Boot Kits for ATE brake calipers. ATE caliper Pin Boot Kits are an essential component of ATE-designed fist floating brake calipers. The floating caliper consists of a holder and housing, which is located in rubber damping pins and sleeves.

Product Features:

• Reduced cost
• OE Quality
• Complete Kit

PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. Forget standard, off-the-shelf parts. Our Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need, from pads, rotors and premium stainless-steel hardware for an easy, bolt-on upgrade for your daily-driver. Along with increased braking power, the Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads feature a low-dust formula to keep those wheels looking great while you say goodbye to nasty brake dust. These pads combine with Drilled & Slotted rotors to ensure a cool, smooth ride that protects against rust and corrosion. Give your daily-driver the easy and affordable performance upgrade it deserves with the Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit.

Product Features:

• This complete upgrade kit is engineered to improve the braking performance of the vehicle you use everyday
• PowerStop engineered Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 compound significantly enhances braking performance versus traditional ceramic brake pads
• Low-dust braking validated through on-vehicle 3rd party tests in Los Angeles, showing on average 30% less dust versus OE
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
• Drilled & Slotted performance rotors provide maximum cooling
• Includes stainless-steel installation hardware and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
• Bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes, no modifications necessary
• Brake rotor, pad & hardware engineered to work together to increase stopping power, improve durability & eliminate dust
• Rotors are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
• Includes 1 Front Sensor Wire
• Buy with confidence from the originator & industry leader of brake kits

Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. Industry brake service experts agree – when brake friction materials are ready to be replaced, the hardware is too. Caliper Guide Pins are important to replace because they hold the brake piston in place to create effective stopping performance.

Product Features:

• This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
• Easy and fast replacement
• Ensures the brake pads are meeting the rotors at the correct angle for an even braking system
• Corrosion resistant coating for long-lasting durability against harsh roads
• Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels

PowerStop is on a mission to deliver an easy way for any driver to upgrade their brakes – no matter where or how they use their vehicle. Forget standard, off-the-shelf parts. Our Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need, from pads, rotors and premium stainless-steel hardware for an easy, bolt-on upgrade for your daily-driver. Along with increased braking power, the Carbon-Fiber Ceramic brake pads feature a low-dust formula to keep those wheels looking great while you say goodbye to nasty brake dust. These pads combine with Drilled & Slotted rotors to ensure a cool, smooth ride that protects against rust and corrosion. Give your daily-driver the easy and affordable performance upgrade it deserves with the Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit.

Product Features:

• This complete upgrade kit is engineered to improve the braking performance of the vehicle you use everyday
• PowerStop engineered Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Z23 compound significantly enhances braking performance versus traditional ceramic brake pads
• Low-dust braking validated through on-vehicle 3rd party tests in Los Angeles, showing on average 30% less dust versus OE
• Multi-Layer rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
• Drilled & Slotted performance rotors provide maximum cooling
• Includes stainless-steel installation hardware and high-temperature ceramic brake lubricant
• Bolt-on upgrade for stock brakes, no modifications necessary
• Brake rotor, pad & hardware engineered to work together to increase stopping power, improve durability & eliminate dust
• Rotors are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
• Buy with confidence from the originator & industry leader of brake kits

Abutment clips

Carquest Premium Coated Caliper Brackets are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM performance specifications for strength and durability. Complete inspection of all critical dimensions and bolt threads for a perfect fit and easy installation. OE style rust protective coatings ensure worry-free performance for miles top come.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Application-specific brackets for perfect fit and easy installation
• OE style rust protection extends product life
• Grease pack is included for easy installation

ATE supplies brake boosters in single or tandem versions and in all desired sizes and is one of the world’s leading OE suppliers of brake control and brake assist systems. The tie rod version, which is available for all designs, provides further weight reduction and additional optimized elongation characteristics. Front-bolt concepts on a tie-rod basis facilitate installation. Electric and mechanical brake assist systems, sensors for OHB, ACC, ESC, etc., as well as measures designed to optimize crash behavior complete the product portfolio. Brake assist systems are an important aid in emergency braking situations in which a driver needs to respond to an emergency situation, but does not apply the brakes with sufficient pressure. The brake assist recognizes the brake application speed to detect this type of panic situation, and activates the brake booster or the EBS hydraulic unit. Maximum braking is thus achieved although the force on the brake pedal is low – the shorter braking distance can even be life-saving.

Product Features:

• Original equipment (OE) quality
• Wide range of single and tandem Brake Boosters
• Unique tie-rod design meaning lighter and thinner parts for more efficient performance
• Most units are made of steel, but lightweight aluminium versions are also available.

This automotive brake hydraulic hose was precision-engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles and positions to ensure safe, long-lasting durability as part of a complete brake repair.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – precision-engineered to match the performance of the original brake hose on specific vehicles
• Position-specific – manufactured to precise measurements to provide an exact fit and easy installation
• Quality assured – materials tested to exacting government-regulated safety and durability standards
• Durable design – made with EPDM rubber and specially coated, corrosion-resistant fittings

Brake Vacuum Pump Ga

As the basis for a standardized ATE concept for future tandem master cylinders, ATE has developed a new plunger generation which has many technical enhancements and advantages.

Product Features:

• Short closing paths
• Low volume uptake
• High efficiency
• Low throttling / after-suction resistance
• Low pressure differential between primary and secondary circuits
• Good bleedability
• Cr6-free surfaces for vehicles built from July 2007 (as required by law)
• Central valve version suitable for ABS
• Compact design – ideal for installation in small spaces
• Reduced weight – by roughly 20% compared to conventional central valve technology
• Fewer components – almost half as many as compared to conventional technologies
• Modular system – diameters from 14.29 to 31.75mm and strokes up to 46mm
• Low volume uptake – minimized elastic deformations due to smaller seals
• Sealing cups supported in the housing – robustness against soiling and wear; longer life
• Cr6-free surfaces for vehicles built from July 2007 (as required by law)

Dorman’s Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:

• Replacement restores disc brakes to proper operation
• Replacement prevents uneven braking
• Direct replacement for a proper fit
• Manufactured to strict engineering quality standards

Eliminate the replacement of costly steering knuckles, as well as time spent drilling, tapping or rethreading the mounting holes, with Febi’s Disc Brake Caliper Bolt Kit.

Product Features:

• OE Quality
• Save time, money and labor by replacing only the Disc Brake Caliper Bolt – instead of the entire caliper bracket or knuckle
• Pre-coated with thread lock to prevent loosening

Brake Vacuum Pump

Carquest Premium Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for performance and durability. Where applicable, Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature a specially formulated OE style zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finish that provides superior rust protection in all conditions. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature new OE design, stainless steel pistons manufactured for maximum durability, and precision machined for an exacting fit and smooth application of braking force. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include 100% new OE design dust boots and EPDM rubber seals that provide increased resistance to thermal deterioration and years of-leak free operation. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include application-specific brackets and abutment hardware where required, for easy installation and confident restoration of stopping power. 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing guarantees perfect performance right out of the box.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• OE style, zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finishes provide superior resistance to rust on all iron caliper bodies and brackets
• 100% new, OE style rubber dust boots and EPDM rubber seals for improved resistance to thermal deterioration and cracking
• New bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and crush washers included for a complete repair
• OE Style, stainless steel pad abutment hardware included
• 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing ensures quality and performance
• Caliper finish or coating may vary

PowerStop Performance Brake Calipers are made specifically with the enthusiast in mind. These calipers bolt directly in place of the stock calipers, and they look and perform great behind stock or custom wheels. PowerStop calipers and the brackets are remanufactured in our Chicago, IL facility and treated with a electrostatic high-temperature red powder-coating. The easy to clean powder coating helps to resist rust and corrosion thus extending the life of your calipers. PowerStop calipers are 100% pressure tested to verify piston operation and prevent any possible leaks from occurring. This insures that every caliper is inspected for quality and safety. PowerStop caliper pairs are expertly assembled using new seals, caliper guide pins, dust boots, bleeder screws, stainless steel brake pad abutment clips and mounting brackets. Our manual parking brake calipers are provided as a complete assembly to include all adjusting hardware, actuating levers, return springs, clips and bolts. High temperature EPDM rubber dust boots and premium silicone lubricant is used for a smoother operation and an extended life in extreme conditions. The performance color is a nice touch that really stands out behind your wheels!

Product Features:

• All calipers are thoroughly inspected for quality and safety. Pressure tested to prevent leaks.
• New seals, caliper guide pins, dust boots, bleeder screws, stainless steel brake pad abutment clips and mounting brackets
• High temperature EPDM rubber for extended life.
• Premium silicone lubrication provides smoother operation.
• The easy to clean powder coating helps to resist rust and corrosion and extends the life of calipers.
• Our manual parking brake calipers are provided as a complete assembly to include all adjusting hardware, actuating levers, return springs, clips and bolts

CARQUEST Wearever Gold brake pads are original equipment replacement brake pads that provide consistent, quiet and clean braking. CQ Wearever Gold brake pads are also manufactured by leading brake pad suppliers that OEM and OES heritage. Trust CQ Wearev

Product Features:

• Application-specific friction formulations provide shorter stopping distances and extended pad life
• Hardware included for most applications, provides better value and
• OE-designed slots and chamfers to reduce noise and vibration
• Multi-layer shim provides near silent braking
• Powder-coated backing plate prevents corrosion

CARDONE Master Cylinder Bench Bleeder Tool cuts typical bleeding procedures in half and is a more effective way to purge the brake system of air than other bleeding procedures. This handy, innovative tool is a must, just as bench bleeding is for removing all the air from your brake system, allowing you to spend less time in the garage, and more time on the road.

Product Features:

• Each unit is 100% new, providing consistent performance when servicing your brake system
• Easy to transfer for on-the-spot master cylinder bleeding
• Fluid measurements clearly displayed on each unit in both ounces and milliliters for convenience
• Easy to clean to ensure no cross contamination
• Durability for long lasting performance

Bosch QuietCast Ceramic raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level. Employing the industry’s best pre-attached, rubber core shims and Molded Shim Technology (on selected applications), QuietCast delivers the quiet operation you and your customers expect with the durability and long life that are the hallmarks of all Bosch products. Every Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pad is fitted with the industry’s best pre-attached rubber core shim. This shim style is the most predominant type used by OE manufacturers and is exclusively offered by Bosch for the independent aftermarket.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and Direct Fit application.
• OE style rubber-core shims
• Special Advanced, platform-specific ceramic formulation
• Dedicated engineers source and rigorously test all friction materials and formulations
• Manufactured under the same exacting quality standards as OE components and system
• Powder-coated backing plate
• Rigorous physical and dynamometer testing
• Synthetic lubricant in box
• Pads individually wrapped Bosch Molded Shim Technology (MST)*** (On Select Applications)
• At the time of pressing, heat, adhesive and pressure mold the multi-layer shim to the backing plate and friction material creating an integrally molded unit.
• Shim stays attached throughout the life of the pad; won’t walk or slide on the backing plate
• Provides maximum stability resulting in quieter shim performance over the life of the pad

Akebono EURO® Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads provide exactly the ideal vehicle control and performance response intended by the manufacturers of European makes. Maintain the enhanced pedal feel of European braking performance with brake pads and friction formulas engineered specifically for your vehicle and manufactured in the USA. Brake Pads That Ensure Optimal Responsiveness and Cleaner Wheels European car owners across North America now have a brake pad solution that will keep their wheels virtually free from dust and provide the European stopping power they expect. The use of our exclusive, highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology means that Akebono’s EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads provide excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust, so the wheels on your European vehicle will remain their cleanest. In addition, Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads control noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and help ensure longer rotor life. They are the ultimate upgrade for semi-metallic and low-metallic brake pads. Akebono: The Industry Standard for European Manufacturers For over two decades, Akebono Ceramic Technology® (ACT) has been standard on many of North America’s passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs and has set the benchmark for ceramic pads used in OE vehicle production. Now European manufacturers request Akebono brake products, and we can deliver that level of reliability to your replacement brake pads. Akebono manufactures replacement disc pads that contain the same materials, engineering, quality standards, and advanced technologies used to create our original ceramic brake pads. The use of Akebono ceramic brake pads ensures customer satisfaction and eliminates unnecessary return visits to the shop.

Product Features:

• Ultimate upgrade for OE semi-metallic, organic and low-metallic brake pads
• Ultra-Quiet – controls noise, vibration and harshness level
• European braking performance with enhanced pedal feel
• Extremely rotor friendly for longer rotor life
• Friction formulas specially designed for European vehicles

Carquest Platinum painted brake rotors meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications, delivering superior stopping power with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise. Carquest Platinum painted rotors feature RotorShield, a rust-inhibiting barrier that provides up to 5 times more protection than non-painted rotors. The RotorShield barrier is applied to the rotor hat to protect from unsightly rust and help maintain a like-new appearance. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of the pads and rotors. Carquest Platinum painted brake rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:

• Engineered to withstand 120 hours of salt spray testing
• Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
• Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
• Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
• Non-directional finish decreases break-in time

Since 2008 Zimmermann is offering almost 400 Standard and almost 400 Sports Brake Discs in a coated version named Coat Z. The Zimmermann Coat-Z brake disc provides a protective coating that prevents rust and corrosion, extended rotor life and improved visual appearance. To improve the rust protection during storage and usage, Otto Zimmermann GmbH implements this new Coat-Z technology step by step in its production range. Beside the still optimum function of the brake disc, this coating ensures a consistent attractive appearance. Zimmermann brake discs are usually made of cast iron (with flake graphite) of different qualities; they correspond to the material used for the original spare parts. Therefore, the utilization of such materials (referred to as High Carbon by the competition) has always been a matter of course for Otto Zimmermann.

Product Features:

• Coat-Z protective anti-corrosion coating
• No formation of rust at the hub and herewith improved visual appearance
• Immediate functional capability without removal of the coating before mounting
• Excellent deceleration action and no distortion of friction ring at high temperatures
• Substantial weight saving and therefore less unsprung mass
• Floating mounting enables radial expansion of the brake disc under relatively heavy loads, thus preventing shielding and increasing resistance to heat cracks
• Hot spots prevented by optimized design of ventilation channels
• 1:1 exchange of original disc possible
• Not subject to registration: general ABE certification supplied with disc
• No conversion required for brake tuning

Carquest Wearever rotors meet or exceed original equipment specifications while delivering superior stopping power. Carquest Wearever rotors are manufactured with proper harmonic design and non-directional finish that eliminate noise and enhance pedal feel. Our rotors are designed to effectively dissipate heat, helping to eliminate brake fade and increase the life of your pads and rotors. Carquest Wearever rotors are designed for long-lasting and quiet braking with superior performance.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE design for superior stopping power
• Exceeds ISO manufacturing guidelines (International Organization for Standardization)
• Matches OE vane size for proper cooling
• Optimal metallurgy and casting thickness to preventing warping
• Air gap eliminates brake fade and increases pad life
• Non-directional finish decreases break-in time

StopTech is the high performance and racing brand from Centric Parts – a leading innovator of world class brake components and systems for production-based race cars and high performance vehicles on the street and track. StopTech was the first to offer balanced brake upgrades for production cars and remains the worldwide leader with over 700 platform offerings that dramatically improve overall braking performance.

Product Features:

• Premium e-coated rotor with advanced metallurgy that greatly reduces pad squeal
• Especially effective with higher friction, European style brake pad compounds
• Drilled for increased bite, improved looks and better performance