Hawk HB789Z.600 Performance Ceramic Rear Brake Pads for VW Audi MQB Platform

Vehicle Fitment

• 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta (A7, 1.4L/1.5L EA211 TSI, FWD) - Rear, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, R-Line, SEL Premium, Sport, GLI S, GLI Autobahn, GLI Anniversary Editions
• 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (MK2, 2.0L EA888 TSI, FWD/4MOTION) - Rear, All trims incl. S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line, Wolfsburg Edition
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R (MK7, 2.0L EA888 TSI, AWD/4MOTION) - Rear, All trims
• 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon (2.0L EA888 TSI, FWD/4MOTION) - Rear, All trims incl. SE, SEL, SEL R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line
• 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas (2.0L EA888 TSI / 3.6L VR6, AWD) - Rear, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Launch Edition
• 2021-2023 Volkswagen Taos (1.5L EA211 TSI, FWD/4MOTION) - Rear, All trims incl. S, SE, SEL
• 2015-2019 Volkswagen e-Golf (Electric, FWD) - Rear, All trims incl. SE, SEL Premium, Limited Edition
• 2015-2020 Audi A3 / A3 Quattro (8V, 1.8L/2.0L EA888 TFSI, FWD/Quattro) - Rear, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige; incl. TDI and Sportback e-tron variants
• 2015-2020 Audi S3 (8V, 2.0L EA888 TFSI, Quattro AWD) - Rear, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige
• 2017-2020 Audi RS3 (8V, 2.5L TFSI Five-Cylinder, Quattro AWD) - Rear, All trims
• 2016-2023 Audi TT / TTS / TT RS Quattro (MK3/8S, 2.0L TFSI / 2.5L TFSI, AWD) - Rear, All trims
• 2019-2024 Audi Q3 (F3, 2.0L TFSI, Quattro AWD) - Rear, All trims incl. Premium, Premium Plus, S-Line

Fitment Notes

• Position: Rear axle only for all applications listed above.
• Not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors. For use with iron/metal rotors only.
• This pad fits the OEM rear caliper shared across Volkswagen Group's MQB platform family, covering a broad range of VW and Audi models that share common rear brake architecture despite their different model designations and powertrain configurations.
• The Volkswagen Jetta GLI uses the 2.0L EA888 turbocharged engine and shares the same rear caliper as the standard Jetta 1.4L/1.5L. Both are covered by this pad.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan fitment covers both FWD and 4MOTION (AWD) configurations - all share the same rear caliper. The 2018 Tiguan represents the first year of the MK2 (AD1) generation in North America.
• The Volkswagen Atlas fitment covers production through May 2019 per the Hawk database date qualifiers. The Atlas underwent a mid-cycle refresh for the 2021 model year; the 2021+ Atlas uses a different rear pad.
• The Volkswagen Golf R (MK7) uses AWD/4MOTION with the 2.0L EA888 TSI producing 292hp - a different powertrain from the standard Golf, but the same MQB rear caliper architecture covered by this pad.
• The Audi S3 uses the 2.0L EA888 TFSI in high-output tune with Quattro AWD. The Audi RS3 uses the 2.5L five-cylinder TFSI. Both share the same rear caliper covered by this pad shape within their respective production years.
• The Audi Q3 F3-generation (2019+) shares MQB platform architecture with the covered VW and Audi models, using the same rear caliper.
• No electronic wear sensor or hardware is included with this pad set.

Features

• Performance Ceramic compound - Hawk's premium ultra-low dust, ultra-quiet ceramic composite formulation engineered to meet and exceed the low-noise and low-dust performance standards of OEM ceramic pads while delivering improved rear stopping power over stock replacement compounds - the ideal rear brake upgrade for VW and Audi MQB-platform owners who prioritize wheel cleanliness and the refined daily-driver character of their vehicles.
• Ultra-low dust output - Produces a fraction of the rear brake dust generated by Ferro-Carbon compounds, keeping the rear wheels of these premium VW and Audi vehicles visibly cleaner between washes - a meaningful benefit on vehicles where alloy wheel appearance is closely maintained.
• Extremely quiet rear brake operation - Engineered specifically to reduce brake NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), the Performance Ceramic delivers near-silent rear brake engagement in all driving conditions, preserving the premium driving refinement expected of Audi and Volkswagen products on public roads.
• Linear friction profile for enhanced ABS performance - The ceramic compound's stable, progressive friction coefficient allows the ABS system to operate in its optimal engagement zone, enabling more effective rear brake modulation during threshold braking and improving overall stopping consistency on these front-biased FWD and AWD platforms.
• Improved rear stopping power over OEM - Delivers better rear stopping power than standard OEM replacement compounds, improving overall braking balance and contributing to shorter total stopping distances while maintaining the quiet, clean characteristics that distinguish the ceramic compound.
• Reduced pad and rear rotor wear - The ceramic formulation produces lower abrasive wear on both the pad material and rear iron disc surfaces, extending rear brake service intervals for both components.
• Stable friction output across temperature range - Maintains a consistent friction coefficient from cold ambient through elevated operating temperatures, delivering predictable, repeatable rear brake behavior on all covered MQB-platform vehicles from the first stop of the day.
• Broad MQB platform coverage - A single pad set covers the rear caliper used across the Golf R, Tiguan, Arteon, Atlas, Taos, Jetta, e-Golf, Audi A3/S3/RS3, TT/TTS/TT RS, and Q3 - making this the go-to rear ceramic compound for VW Group MQB-platform owners.
• 100% asbestos, lead, chromium, cadmium, and antimony free - Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility to strict quality and environmental standards.

Specifications

• Part Number: HB789Z.600
• Compound: Performance Ceramic
• Compound Code: Z
• Friction Material: Ceramic Composite
• Pad Thickness: 0.600 in.
• Operating Temperature Range: 37-340°C (approx. 100-645°F)
• Optimal Temperature Range: 37-230°C (approx. 100-445°F)
• Position: Rear
• Platform: Volkswagen Group MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix)
• Electronic Wear Sensor: Not included
• Hardware: Not included
• Rotor Compatibility: Iron/metal rotors only - not compatible with carbon ceramic rotors
• Recommended Use: Performance Street / Daily Driver
• Sold as: Set

Included Components

• 2x Hawk Performance Ceramic Rear Brake Pads (HB789Z.600)

Product Description

The Hawk HB789Z.600 Performance Ceramic rear brake pads fit the OEM rear caliper shared across Volkswagen Group's MQB platform family, covering a broad range of VW and Audi models from the 2015 model year through the mid-2020s. Covered Volkswagen models include the Jetta A7 (2019-2025), Tiguan MK2 (2018-2024), Golf R MK7 (2015-2019), Arteon (2019-2023), Atlas (2018-2019), Taos (2021-2023), and e-Golf (2015-2019). Covered Audi models include the A3/S3/RS3 (8V, 2015-2020), TT/TTS/TT RS MK3 (2016-2023), and Q3 F3 (2019-2024). All share the same rear caliper through their common MQB platform architecture.

Performance Ceramic is the definitive daily-driver rear compound for these vehicles. It delivers improved rear stopping power over OEM replacement pads while producing a fraction of the brake dust and operating virtually silently - preserving the clean wheels and refined character that VW and Audi owners expect from their vehicles. The compound's linear friction profile supports optimal ABS engagement on these front-biased FWD and AWD platforms, improving rear braking modulation and overall stopping consistency. For owners of the Golf R, S3, RS3, or TT RS who also track their vehicles, note that Performance Ceramic is a street compound only - HP Plus or DTC-series rear pads are more appropriate for sustained performance driving events.

This pad is for the rear axle only. A separate front pad is required for a complete brake upgrade. Compatible with iron and metal rotors only; carbon ceramic brake discs are not supported.