{"product_id":"hella-pagid-355025331-rear-brake-pads-vw-audi","title":"Hella Pagid 355025331 Rear Brake Pads, VW \u0026 Audi","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella Pagid 355025331 is a low-metallic rear brake pad set for VW Group cars on the 3C0698451 caliper family, including the VW Tiguan, Passat, CC and Audi Q3. One box covers the complete rear axle, and Hella packs the caliper mounting hardware in with the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella Pagid 355025331 is a low-metallic rear brake pad set built for the VW Group platforms that share the 3C0698451 caliper design. If you're running a VW Tiguan, Passat, CC, or an Audi Q3, this is the part number that gets your rear brakes back to factory feel without guesswork. It's a full set for the rear axle, so one box covers both rear wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-metallic friction material is the workhorse compound on these cars for a reason. It bites early, holds up under repeated hard stops, and shrugs off the heat you build coming down a grade with a loaded car. You get honest, predictable pedal feel from a cold morning start right through a long highway run. It isn't the quietest or the cleanest compound out there, and it'll leave some dust on the wheels, but the trade is stopping power you can lean on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment matters more than anything with brake pads, and the VW Group rear-axle family is wide. This same 355025331 shows up across the Tiguan, Passat, CC, Golf, Sharan and Audi Q3 depending on model year and brake package. Because the range spans roughly 2008 through 2018 and several trim and drivetrain combinations, check your VIN or the current pads against the OE number before you order. The pad references OE 3C0698451E along with supersessions 5N0698451, 1K0698451L and 3AA698451A, so if your old set or your parts diagram lists any of those, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are cut to the rear caliper pattern used on these platforms, with a pad width of 105.5 mm and a thickness of 17.2 mm. The set weighs about 1.3 kg. Hella includes the caliper mounting screws and the small fitting accessories in the box, which is where the \"with mounting hardware\" in the listing comes from. That's the stuff that's easy to forget and annoying to source separately once the wheel is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on wear sensors. On most of these VW Group cars the brake wear sensor lives on the front axle, not the rear, so a rear pad set like this one typically doesn't carry a sensor and doesn't need one. If your specific car does use a rear sensor, plan to reuse or replace it separately, since it isn't part of this set. When the data is silent, treat the sensor as sold separately rather than assuming it's included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody doing their own rear brake service on one of these cars, or a shop that wants a known-good pad without paying dealer prices. If your rears are down to the backing plate, squealing, or just past their service life, a fresh set of low-metallic pads restores the bite. Inspect your rotors while you're in there. If they're grooved, below minimum thickness, or heat-checked, replace them too, because new pads on tired rotors won't feel right and won't last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBed them in before you trust them. After the install, do a series of moderate stops from around 35 mph, easing off before a full stop, to transfer an even layer of friction material onto the rotor. That break-in step is what gives you quiet, even braking and keeps pad life where it should be. Don't drag the brakes or park hot with the pedal pressed during the first few hundred miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella Pagid brings decades of European braking supply to the aftermarket, and these pads are engineered to OE fitment and friction standards. That means the pad slots into your caliper the way the original did, wears at a sensible rate, and works with your car's existing hardware. It's a straightforward, reliable choice for keeping a VW or Audi stopping the way it did when it left the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-metallic friction compound delivers strong, consistent bite whether the brakes are cold or hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear-axle fitment for VW Tiguan, Passat, CC, Golf, Sharan and Audi Q3, matching OE part 3C0698451E and its supersessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes caliper mounting screws and fitting accessories, so you've got the hardware to finish the job\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePad width 105.5 mm and thickness 17.2 mm, cut to the rear caliper pattern on these platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete set for the rear axle, one part number services both rear wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCross-references OE numbers 3C0698451E, 5N0698451 and 1K0698451L for easy verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHella Pagid engineering and quality control, backed by decades of European braking supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Pagid reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat vehicles does the Hella Pagid 355025331 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the rear-axle low-metallic pad set for VW Group cars built on the 3C0698451 caliper family, including the VW Tiguan, Passat, CC, Golf and Sharan, and the Audi Q3, across roughly the 2008 to 2018 model years. Because the range covers several trims and drivetrains, check your VIN or your old pads against OE 3C0698451E before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these front or rear brake pads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRear. This set is cut for the rear calipers on these VW and Audi platforms. If you need fronts, that's a different Hella Pagid part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does low-metallic mean for how they drive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLow-metallic pads use steel and iron fibers in the friction material, which gives you strong, consistent bite whether the brakes are cold or hot. The trade-off is a bit more brake dust and slightly more noise than a ceramic pad. For most drivers who want solid, predictable stopping, it's a good balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this set include a brake wear sensor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. On most of these VW Group cars the wear sensor sits on the front axle, so the rear pads don't carry one. If your specific car uses a rear sensor, reuse or replace it separately. Treat it as not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe pad set plus the caliper mounting screws and fitting accessories, which is where the 'with mounting hardware' note comes from. That covers the small parts you need to bolt the caliper back up cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many pads come in the set, and does it do the whole axle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a complete set for the rear axle, so one part number services both rear wheels. You don't need to buy two boxes for the back of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to replace my rotors too?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot automatically, but inspect them. If the rotors are grooved, below minimum thickness, or heat-checked, replace them with the pads. New pads on worn rotors won't seat properly and won't last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat OE part numbers does this cross to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt references OE 3C0698451E with supersessions including 5N0698451, 1K0698451L and 3AA698451A, and carries the Hella catalog number 8DB 355 025-331. If your parts diagram lists any of those, this is the correct set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to bed in the new pads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. After install, do several moderate stops from about 35 mph, easing off before coming to a full stop, to lay an even layer of material on the rotor. Skip the hard stops and don't sit with the pedal pressed while the brakes are hot for the first few hundred miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the pad dimensions and weight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe pad is 105.5 mm wide and 17.2 mm thick, cut to the rear caliper pattern on these platforms, and the set weighs about 1.3 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHella Pagid Rear Disc Brake Pad Set, Low-Metallic (355025331)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHella Pagid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355025331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4082300600223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8DB 355 025-331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFriction Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete rear axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePad Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePad Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrake System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLucas \/ TRW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaliper mounting screws and fitting accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 kg (2.87 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOE Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3C0698451E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOE Supersessions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5N0698451, 1K0698451L, 3AA698451A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What vehicles does the Hella Pagid 355025331 fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's the rear-axle low-metallic pad set for VW Group cars built on the 3C0698451 caliper family, including the VW Tiguan, Passat, CC, Golf and Sharan, and the Audi Q3, across roughly the 2008 to 2018 model years. 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