EBC DP32436C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads for 2018-2023 Audi Q5 FY 2.0T AWD

Vehicle Fitment

• 2018-2023 Audi Q5 FY (Premium / Premium Plus / Prestige, 2.0L Turbo I4 45 TFSI, Quattro AWD)

Fitment Notes

• Front axle application only - for the rear, use EBC DP32435C
• Fits the standard Q5 FY 2.0T (45 TFSI) only - does not fit the SQ5 3.0T, which uses a different, larger front brake package (DP32277C front)
• Does not fit first-generation Audi Q5 (8R, 2009-2017) - that platform uses a different front caliper and pad
• Fits both Sedan and Sportback body styles of the Q5 FY on the 2.0T engine - verify engine displacement before ordering

Features

• EBC Redstuff ceramic compound - synthetic aramid fiber enhanced with ceramic particles, purpose-built for the Q5 FY's large 338mm front vented rotor and Quattro AWD braking demands
• Reduces brake dust by 60-90% versus OEM semi-metallic pads - zero steel fiber keeps Q5 alloy wheels dramatically cleaner
• Red Brake-In surface coating conditions the rotor and accelerates pad bed-in from the very first stop
• Proven to reduce stopping distance by up to 13 meters from 100 mph versus factory pads
• No brake fade or performance drop-off under repeated hard braking - consistent, confident front bite hot or cold
• Very low rotor scoring characteristics - extends front rotor service life on the 338mm vented setup
• Approved to ECE R90 brake safety regulation for most applications
• Nominal friction coefficient of 0.5 - progressive, strong pedal feel appropriate for the Q5's SUV weight and AWD character

Specifications

• Position: Front Axle
• Rotor Type: Vented
• Rotor Diameter: 338mm
• Pad Height: 57mm
• Pad Thickness: 30mm
• Center Hole Diameter: 68mm
• Bolt Holes: 5
• Friction Coefficient: 0.5
• Dust Reduction: 60-90% versus OEM semi-metallic
• ECE R90 Approved: Yes (most applications)
• Brake-In Coating: Yes - red surface coating included

Included Components

• 2x EBC Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads (Left & Right)

Product Description

The EBC DP32436C Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads are engineered for the 2018-2023 Audi Q5 FY equipped with the 2.0L 45 TFSI engine - the best-selling Q5 configuration in North America. Built from EBC's synthetic aramid fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles, Redstuff delivers noticeably stronger cold bite, excellent fade resistance, and a dramatic reduction in brake dust versus the OEM semi-metallic pads that Audi owners are well known to struggle with - keeping Q5 alloy wheels cleaner and extending front rotor life on the 338mm vented front setup.

Installation is a direct OEM replacement at the front axle, and each pad ships with EBC's red Brake-In surface coating for immediate, safe braking from the first use. Full bedding may take up to 1,000 miles of urban driving, during which brief cold-start noise may occasionally occur. For a fully matched low-dust braking system, EBC recommends pairing DP32436C at the front with EBC DP32435C at the rear to achieve consistent performance and balanced brake bias across both axles.