Your brakes rely on massive amounts of friction to bring your heavy car to a reliable and safe stop. If you have a disc brake system, your brakes accomplish this task through your Audi A8 brake pads and brake rotors. A8 brake pads are comprised of a thick layer of frictional lining mounted on a metal backing plate with glue or rivets.

The lining of your Audi A8 brake pads is designed to wear down over time. When you depress your brake pedal, the applied force is transmitted through hydraulic brake fluid to your brake calipers, which clamp your A8 brake pads down on either side of your rotors.

The friction generated by the rotors scraping against your Audi A8 brake pads stops the spinning motion of your wheels. Some types of A8 brake pad linings wear down faster than others. Typically, your Audi A8 brake pads will be lined with either metallic or organic substances. Metallic A8 brake pads are made with soft metal such as copper or bronze. Audi A8 brake pads that incorporate metallic lining last longer than organic A8 brake pads and provide greater stopping power. However, if your car uses metallic Audi A8 brake pads, your rotors will wear down faster and require more frequent replacement. Organic A8 brake pads are typically made with high-temperature resins and organic fillers. These "soft" Audi A8 brake pads are designed to go easy on your rotors. Organic A8 brake pads must be changed more often than the metallic varieties, but your rotors will last longer.We carry a complete line of Audi A8 brake pads, ready to ship to your door through our convenient and reliable ordering process.