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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Raybestos MGD228MDisc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Raybestos MGD228M
RaybestosPart # MGD228M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Raybestos MGD228M
3.45 Reviews
$33.99
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Fits 1991-1995 Alfa Romeo 164, 1980-1980 Audi 5000, 1980-1983 Audi 5000, 1982-1983 Audi 5000, 1983-1986 Audi Quattro, 1984-1984 Audi Coupe, 1984-1985 Audi 4000, 1984-1985 Audi 4000 Quattro, 1984-1985 Audi 5000, 1984-1985 Audi 5000, 1985-1985 Audi 5000, 1985-1987 Audi Coupe, 1986-1986 Audi 5000, 1986-1987 Audi 4000, 1986-1987 Audi 4000 Quattro, 1986-1987 Audi 5000 Quattro, 1987-1987 Audi 5000, 1988-1988 Audi 5000, 1988-1988 Audi 5000 Quattro, 1988-1991 Audi 90
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
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MGD228M, 085-1189, 089-1189, 100.02280, 101.02280, 102.02280, 103.02280, 104.02280, 
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item #1000X3Q0
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Raybestos SP912XP
RaybestosPart # SP912XP
Disc Brake Pad Set - Raybestos SP912XP
3.45 Reviews
$131.99
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Fits 1999-1999 Audi A4, 1999-1999 Audi A4 Quattro, 2000-2001 Audi A4, 2000-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, 2000-2001 Audi A6, 2000-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, 2001-2001 Audi A8 Quattro, 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2002-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, 2002-2003 Audi S6, 2002-2004 Audi A6, 2002-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 2003-2004 Audi RS6, 2005-2005 Audi A4, 2005-2005 Audi A4 Quattro, 2005-2006 Audi A4 Quattro, 2005-2006 Audi A4 Quattro, 2006-2006 Audi A4, 2006-2006 Audi A4, 2006-2006 Audi A4 Quattro
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity8
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SP912XP, 14-912-12, 16-912, 17-912, 24-912-02, 355009031, 4B0698151S, 4B3696151, 
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item #1000XCAP
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP687EU
RaybestosPart # SP687EU
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP687EU
3.45 Reviews
$66.99
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Fits 2000-2003 Audi TT Quattro, 2000-2004 Audi TT, 2004-2004 Audi TT Quattro, 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat, 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf, 1996-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Golf, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 2005-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006-2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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SP687EU, 087-1597, 100.06870, 102.06870, 1027703, 104.06870, 104.06871, 105.06870, 
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item #1000X1XA
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1107EUH
RaybestosPart # SP1107EUH
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1107EUH
3.45 Reviews
$61.99
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Fits 2006-2008 Audi A3, 2006-2008 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008-2010 Audi TT, 2008-2010 Audi TT Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A3, 2009-2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3 Quattro, 2011-2013 Audi A3, 2013-2013 Audi A3, 2005-2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2006-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2006-2010 Volkswagen GTI, 2007-2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007-2011 Volkswagen Eos, 2008-2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009-2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009-2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009-2009 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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SP1107EUH, 085-1763, 086-1763C, 089-1763, 100.11070, 102.11070, 103.11070, 104.11070, 
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item #1000R9V6
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD1130M
RaybestosPart # PGD1130M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD1130M
3.45 Reviews
$118.99
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Fits 2012-2012 Audi R8, 2013-2015 Audi RS5, 2014-2014 Audi R8, 2015-2015 Audi R8, 2017-2017 Audi R8, 2004-2005 Maserati Quattroporte, 2003-2006 Porsche Cayenne, 2008-2010 Porsche Cayenne
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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PGD1130M, 089-1868, 100.11300, 102.11300, 104.11300, 16-1130, 300.11300, 308.11300, 
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item #1000RCV3
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1322EUH
RaybestosPart # SP1322EUH
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1322EUH
3.45 Reviews
$76.99
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Fits 2008-2010 Audi A5, 2008-2010 Audi A5 Quattro, 2008-2017 Audi S5, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2016 Audi A4, 2010-2016 Audi A4 Quattro, 2010-2016 Audi S4, 2011-2016 Audi A5, 2011-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, 2012-2018 Audi A6
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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SP1322EUH, 085-1943, 087-1943, 089-1943, 100.13220, 102.13220, 104.13220, 104.13221, 
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item #1000RHG4
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1322XPH
RaybestosPart # SP1322XPH
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SP1322XPH
3.45 Reviews
$118.99
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Fits 2008-2010 Audi A5, 2008-2010 Audi A5 Quattro, 2008-2017 Audi S5, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2016 Audi A4, 2010-2016 Audi A4 Quattro, 2010-2016 Audi S4, 2011-2016 Audi A5, 2011-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, 2012-2018 Audi A6
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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SP1322XPH, 085-1943, 087-1943, 089-1943, 100.13220, 102.13220, 104.13220, 104.13221, 
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item #1000RKH8
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SGD780M
RaybestosPart # SGD780M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos SGD780M
3.45 Reviews
$32.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1996-2000 Audi A4, 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
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SGD780M, 8E0698151, 082-1548, 087-1548, MD780, MXD780, MKD780, MX780, 
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item #100186VZ
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Raybestos SGD306M
RaybestosPart # SGD306M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear Side - Raybestos SGD306M
3.45 Reviews
$33.99
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Fits 1986-1987 Audi 5000, 1987-1988 Audi 5000, 1988-1988 Audi 5000 Quattro, 1995-1995 Audi 90, 1995-1995 Audi 90 Quattro, 1996-1996 Audi A4, 1996-1997 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998-1998 Audi A4, 1998-1998 Audi A4, 1998-1998 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998-1998 Audi A4 Quattro, 1999-1999 Audi A4
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
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SGD306M, 191698451, 4A0698451, 4D0698451, 4D0698451A, 082-1189, 082-1289, 087-1189, 
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item #1001882C
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD839AM
RaybestosPart # PGD839AM
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD839AM
3.45 Reviews
$98.99
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Fits 2001-2001 Audi A8 Quattro
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity8
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
PGD839AM, 100.08391, 102.08391, 104.08391, 14-839A-12, 16-839A, 17-839A, 24-839A-01, 
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item #1000X9PS
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD682M
RaybestosPart # PGD682M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD682M
3.45 Reviews
$80.99
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Fits 2004-2006 Audi TT Quattro, 1995-2001 BMW 750iL, 2000-2003 BMW Z8, 2000-2005 Bentley Arnage, 2005-2006 Chrysler Crossfire, 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, 1999-2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, 2000-2002 Mercedes-Benz E430, 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, 2002-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, 2003-2003 Mercedes-Benz S430, 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz S500, 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz E500, 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz S430, 2006-2006 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2006-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500, 2006-2006 Mercedes-Benz S430, 1998-2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FG, 1999-2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, 2004-2004 Volkswagen R32
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
PGD682M, 0034202120, 0034209120, 05143230AA, 0682.20, 085-1581, 087-1581, 089-1581, 
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item #1000X5CQ
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD555AM
RaybestosPart # PGD555AM
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos PGD555AM
3.45 Reviews
$68.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1996-1998 Audi A4, 1996-1999 Audi A4 Quattro, 1999-1999 Audi A4, 1999-1999 Audi A4, 1999-1999 Audi A4, 1998-1998 Volkswagen Passat, 1999-1999 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
PGD555AM, 082-1596, 085-1596, 087-1596, 089-1596, 14-555A-12, 24-555A-01, 24-555A-02, 
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item #1000X31A
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Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos MGD555M
RaybestosPart # MGD555M
Disc Brake Pad Set - Front Side - Raybestos MGD555M
3.45 Reviews
$43.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1992-1994 Audi 100, 1992-1994 Audi 100 Quattro, 1995-1997 Audi A6, 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro, 1997-2000 Audi A8, 1997-2000 Audi A8 Quattro, 1998-1999 Audi A6, 1998-1999 Audi A6 Quattro
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
MGD555M, 082-1480, 087-1480, 088-1480D, 088-1480M, 100.05550, 100.05552, 101.05550, 
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item #1000X582
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Wagner ZD1017 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
WagnerPart # ZD1017
Wagner ZD1017 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
53 Reviews
$40.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1998-1999 Audi A6 Quattro, 2001-2001 Audi A6, 2001-2003 Audi S8, 2003-2003 Audi A6, 2003-2003 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2003-2003 Audi S6, 2003-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 2004-2004 Audi A6, 2004-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2005-2005 Audi TT, 2010-2013 Audi A3, 2013-2013 Audi A3, 2001-2001 Volkswagen Beetle, 2001-2001 Volkswagen Passat, 2001-2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2001-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 2002-2002 Volkswagen Passat, 2004-2004 Volkswagen Golf, 2004-2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2005-2005 Volkswagen Beetle
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
ZD1017, 5C0698451A, UP7920M, SC1017, 5Q0698451M, 5Q0698451D, 5Q0698451E, D1017, 
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item #1000XQ4C
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Wagner ZD340A Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
WagnerPart # ZD340A
Wagner ZD340A Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
53 Reviews
$40.99
Quantity Less than 5
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1997-1997 Audi A4, 1998-1998 Audi A4, 1998-1998 Audi A4, 1998-1999 Audi A8, 1998-2001 Audi A8 Quattro, 1999-2000 Audi A6, 1999-2003 Audi A4 Quattro, 2000-2000 Audi TT Quattro, 2000-2001 Audi A6 Quattro, 2000-2002 Audi A4, 2000-2002 Audi S4, 2000-2004 Audi TT, 2001-2001 Audi TT Quattro, 2001-2002 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2002-2002 Audi A6, 2002-2002 Audi S6, 2002-2002 Audi TT Quattro, 2002-2003 Audi A6 Quattro, 2002-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, 2003-2003 Audi A4
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
ZD340A, BP340A, SP340AXPH, PXD340AH, 1J0698451, 1E0698451, 17340A, 1H0698451A, 
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item #1000XT5P
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Wagner ZD1108 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
WagnerPart # ZD1108
Wagner ZD1108 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
53 Reviews
$42.99
Quantity Less than 4
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Fits 2004-2008 Audi A4 Quattro, 2005-2008 Audi A4, 2005-2010 Audi A6 Quattro, 2006-2009 Audi A3, 2006-2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2006-2011 Audi A6, 2008-2009 Audi TT, 2008-2009 Audi TT Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2011 Audi TTS Quattro, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Audi A3, 2012-2013 Audi TT RS Quattro
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
ZD1108, NXE1108, Z261108, BE1108, GX1108, SS8213M, MX1108, BP1108, 
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item #1000XPEE
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Wagner ZD1456 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
WagnerPart # ZD1456
Wagner ZD1456 Disc Brake Pad Set, Rear Side
53 Reviews
$41.99
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Fits 2010-2013 Audi A3 Quattro, 2011-2011 Audi A3, 2011-2011 Audi A3, 2011-2013 Audi A3, 2011-2013 Audi A3, 2011-2013 Audi A3, 2011-2013 Audi A3, 2012-2013 Audi A3, 2010-2010 Volkswagen Golf, 2010-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2010-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-2011 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionRear
Part interchange
ZD1456, GX1456, 104.14560, 301.14560, 5K0698451, 105.14560, SCD1456, 5K0698451C, 
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item #1000XNYS
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Wagner ZD1760 Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
WagnerPart # ZD1760
Wagner ZD1760 Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
53 Reviews
$71.99
Quantity Less than 3
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Fits 2015-2018 Audi A3, 2015-2018 Audi A3 Quattro, 2016-2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, 2016-2021 Audi TT Quattro, 2019-2019 Audi A3, 2019-2020 Audi A3, 2019-2020 Audi A3, 2015-2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, 2015-2019 Volkswagen e-Golf, 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf, 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 2018-2018 Volkswagen GTI, 2019-2019 Volkswagen Arteon, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
ZD1760, DX1760W, D1760, GNAD1760, UP8989M, SS8989M, 300.17600, BC1760, 
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item #1000XQKP
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Wagner ZD31 Disc Brake Pad Set
WagnerPart # ZD31
Wagner ZD31 Disc Brake Pad Set
53 Reviews
$33.99
Quantity Less than 4
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1964-1964 Alfa Romeo GTC, 1964-1964 Alfa Romeo GTZ, 1964-1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 1964-1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint, 1965-1965 Alfa Romeo GTV, 1965-1965 Alfa Romeo TZ, 1966-1968 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600, 1967-1967 Alfa Romeo TZ 2, 1967-1968 Alfa Romeo GTV, 1978-1979 Alfa Romeo Sport, 1969-1972 Audi Super 90, 1970-1972 Audi 100 Series, 1961-1964 BMW 1500, 1963-1968 BMW 1800, 1964-1965 BMW 1800ti, 1966-1968 BMW 1600ti, 1966-1969 BMW 1600, 1967-1969 BMW 1602, 1967-1969 BMW 2002, 1968-1969 BMW 1600-2
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Part interchange
ZD31, 25864842, 4207020, 15866442, D31, 90135196302, 309.00310, 301.00310, 
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item #1000XNDY
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Wagner ZX1322A Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
WagnerPart # ZX1322A
Wagner ZX1322A Disc Brake Pad Set, Front Side
53 Reviews
$86.99
Quantity Less than 4
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2008-2017 Audi A5 Quattro, 2008-2017 Audi S5, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2014 Audi A5, 2010-2016 Audi A4, 2010-2016 Audi A4 Quattro, 2010-2016 Audi S4, 2012-2015 Audi A6, 2013-2014 Audi Q5, 2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad
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Vehicle: Audi
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity4
Installation PositionFront
Part interchange
ZX1322A, 305.13220, SS8434M, SP1322XPH, 300.13220, DG1322C, 161322, 8K0698151E, 
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item #1000XYDT
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What are the types of brake pads?

The three types of brake pads commonly used in vehicles are ceramic, organic, and metallic brake pads. Ceramic brake pads are durable, produce less dust, and are quiet. Organic brake pads are soft and quiet, but wear out faster and generate more dust. Metallic brake pads offer high stopping power and durability but produce more noise and dust.

Ceramic vs. semi-metallic vs. organic brake pads, which is better?

Brake pads are a critical component of a vehicle's braking system, and there are several types of brake pads available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Ceramic brake pads are made of ceramic materials mixed with copper fibers or other materials. They are known for their quiet operation, low dust output, and long life. Ceramic brake pads are an excellent choice for those who prioritize a comfortable driving experience and low maintenance requirements. Additionally, they are less likely to produce brake fade or glazing under extreme heat and pressure, making them an ideal option for high-performance driving.

Semi-metallic brake pads, on the other hand, are made of a mixture of metallic fibers and organic materials like resin or rubber. They are known for their durability and high heat tolerance, making them a popular choice for heavy vehicles and for towing and hauling. However, they tend to be noisier than ceramic brake pads and produce more dust.

Organic brake pads are the most affordable option and are made of a combination of materials like rubber, glass, and Kevlar. They offer good stopping power and are suitable for everyday driving. However, they tend to wear out more quickly than ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads and produce more dust, which can be harmful to the environment.

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