Your Audi A8 brake rotors may just be pieces of metal, but they have an important job. A8 brake rotors, also known as brake discs, are part of the disc braking system most modern vehicles employ. Your disc brake system includes brake calipers, brake pads, and your Audi A8 brake rotors, as well as various brake hose and brake lines that convey hydraulic fluid.

A8 brake rotors work in conjunction with your brake pads to generate friction. Force conveyed from your brake pedal moves through the hydraulic fluid to the calipers, which act as clamps to hold the brake pads against your Audi A8 brake rotors.

The A8 brake rotors respond to the simultaneous clamping of the brake pads on either side with uniform stopping. Like any moving part, your Audi A8 brake rotors are subject to wear and tear over time. The A8 brake rotors may wear faster depending on the type of brake pads you have installed. There are two types of linings used for brake pads: metallic and organic. Metallic brake pads, typically made with copper or bronze, last longer but cause more damage to your Audi A8 brake rotors. If you use organic brake pads, your A8 brake rotors will last longer. The best way to maintain your Audi A8 brake rotors is to ensure that you change your brake pads when necessary. Once your brake pad linings have worn to less than a quarter of an inch, you risk damaging your A8 brake rotors since they will be scraping against the pads' metal backing plates.If you do need new Audi A8 brake rotors, you'll find them right here in our online catalogue at a great discount price.