Hella Pagid Rear Brake Pads Audi A4 A5 Q5 | 355025391
Hella Pagid Rear Brake Pads Audi A4 A5 Q5 | 355025391 — Product description
These are the Hella Pagid rear brake pads for the B8-generation Audi A4, A5, and Q5. Low-metallic compound for strong, consistent bite, sized as an OE replacement for the rear axle, and the caliper screws come in the box. A quiet, dependable pad for a daily-driven Audi that stops the way the factory intended.
These are the Hella Pagid rear brake pads for the B8-generation Audi. If you're running an A4, A5, or Q5 from roughly 2008 through 2017 and the rear pads are getting thin, this is the OE-style replacement set that drops right in. Low-metallic compound, and Hella Pagid even includes the caliper screws so you're not hunting for hardware halfway through the job.
Hella Pagid isn't a bargain-bin brand. They supply brake friction to a lot of the European car makers straight from the factory, and every street pad they build is engineered to meet ECE-R90, the European regulation that holds aftermarket pads to the same braking performance as the original equipment. So you're getting a pad that behaves the way the car's engineers intended. Same bite, same pedal feel, same fade resistance.
The friction material here is low-metallic. In plain terms, that's a compound with a bit of steel content mixed into the formula. It grabs well when cold, holds up under repeated hard stops, and it's easy on your rotors. You'll see a little more brake dust than a fully ceramic pad, and it can be a touch louder at very low speeds. That's the trade for the strong, consistent bite low-metallic pads are known for. On a heavier car like a Q5 or a quattro A4, that extra grip is exactly what you want out back.
This set covers the rear axle only. It cross-references to Audi OE numbers 8K0698451A, 8K0698451B, 8K0698451C, and 8K0698451F, along with the 8K0098601E and 8K0098601F accessory kits. The easiest way to confirm it's right for your car is to pull your current rear pads or check your parts catalog against those OE numbers. The B8 platform ran several rotor sizes across the model years, so matching the OE number is the safe move. It's not a front pad set, so don't order this for a front brake job.
One thing to know before you start. Most B8 Audis run an electronic parking brake on the rear calipers. That means you can't just wind the piston back by hand the way you would on an older car. You'll need a scan tool that can put the parking brake into service or maintenance mode, retract the pistons, then reset it once the new pads are seated. If you've got that tool, it's a straightforward afternoon job. If you don't, it's worth having a shop handle the retract step. Skipping it is how people snap parking brake motors.
This is a sensible choice for a daily-driven B8 Audi. You're not chasing track times on a commuter A4 or a family Q5, and you don't need a race compound that never warms up in traffic. What you want is a quiet, dependable pad that stops the car predictably in the rain, holds up to stop-and-go, and doesn't chew through your rotors. That's the lane low-metallic Hella Pagid pads live in. Owners who've run them tend to just buy them again at the next pad change, and that's about the highest praise a brake pad gets.
Once they're in, bed them properly. A series of moderate stops from about 35 to 5 mph, letting the brakes cool between each, lays down an even transfer layer and gets you quiet, consistent stops from day one. These are rear pads, so they do less of the work than the fronts, but worn rear brakes still throw off your balance and your parking brake hold. Fresh pads back there keep the whole system honest. And since the caliper screws come in the box, you've got what you need to button it up in one go.
Key Features
- Low-metallic friction compound delivers strong cold bite and consistent stopping under repeated hard use
- Rear axle fitment for B8-generation Audi A4, A5, and Q5 built roughly 2008 through 2017
- Brake caliper screws included in the box, so you can complete the job without a separate hardware trip
- OE replacement cross-referencing Audi part numbers 8K0698451A through 8K0698451F
- Engineered to meet ECE-R90, the European standard that holds aftermarket pads to original-equipment braking performance
- Easy on your OE rotors while holding up to the weight of a quattro A4 or a Q5
- Hella Pagid friction, an original-equipment supplier to European automakers
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Technical specifications
| Title | Hella Pagid Rear Brake Pad Set 355025391 for Audi A4, A5, Q5 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hella Pagid |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 355025391 |
| UPC | 4082300600285 |
| Weight | 1.406 kg (3.1 lb) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Axle Position | Rear |
| Friction Compound | Low-Metallic |
| Included Hardware | Brake caliper screws |
| Vehicle Fitment | Audi A4, A5, Q5 (2008-2017) |
| OE Cross Reference | 8K0698451A, 8K0698451B, 8K0698451C, 8K0698451F |
| Accessory Kit Reference | 8K0098601E, 8K0098601F |
| Approval | ECE-R90 compliant |
| Product Type | Disc brake pad set |
Frequently asked questions
What vehicles does the 355025391 set fit?
It's the rear brake pad set for the B8-generation Audi, covering the A4, A5, and Q5 built roughly from 2008 to 2017. The safest way to confirm your car is to match your rear pads against Audi OE numbers 8K0698451A through 8K0698451F.
Are these front or rear pads?
Rear axle only. Don't order this set for a front brake job. It cross-references the Audi rear pad OE numbers, not the front.
Does the set include the mounting hardware?
Yes. Hella Pagid includes the brake caliper screws in the box, so you've got what you need to torque everything down in one go.
What is a low-metallic pad like to live with?
Low-metallic pads mix a bit of steel into the friction material. You get strong bite from cold and good resistance to fade under repeated stops. The trade is slightly more brake dust and a touch more low-speed noise than a ceramic pad.
Do I need a scan tool to install these?
On most B8 Audis, yes. The rear calipers use an electronic parking brake, so you have to put the parking brake into service mode with a scan tool to retract the pistons, then reset it after the pads are in. If you don't have that tool, have a shop handle the retract step.
Will these fit an S4 or S5?
The S4 and S5 that share the same rear OE number in the 8K0698451 family use this pad, but some performance variants run different rear brakes. Confirm by matching your OE number before you order.
Will they work with my existing rotors?
Yes. This is an OE-style replacement pad meant to run on the factory rear rotors. If your rotors are worn past spec or scored, replace them at the same time for the best result.
Are wear sensors included?
The set ships with the brake caliper screws. It doesn't include a wear sensor, so reuse your existing sensor or order one separately if your car uses one on the rear.
How do I bed in the new pads?
Run a series of moderate stops from about 35 to 5 mph and let the brakes cool between each one. That lays down an even transfer layer on the rotor and gives you quiet, consistent braking from the start.
What warranty do these carry?
They carry the full Hella Pagid manufacturer warranty. We're an authorized reseller, so any warranty question runs through us back to the manufacturer.
