SHW Performance AFX41156 Front Drilled-Dimpled Rotor for 2017-2019 Audi RS3

Vehicle Fitment

• 2017-2019 Audi RS3 (8V, 2.5L Turbo Five-Cylinder, quattro, Sedan)

Fitment Notes

• Priced and sold each (single rotor). Two rotors required for a complete front axle replacement.
• Direct OEM replacement for part number 8V0615301R (both left and right positions).
• Confirm rotor size (370 x 34 mm) at vehicle before ordering. Not compatible with RS3 models equipped with carbon ceramic brakes.
• Professional installation and proper break-in bedding procedure required after installation.

Features

• Drilled and dimpled disc surface promotes enhanced heat dissipation, reduces operating temperatures under sustained high-performance braking, and improves initial pad bite.
• Lightweight composite construction (Pin-Drive two-piece design) - cast iron friction ring connected to an aluminium disc bell via stainless steel pins, dramatically reducing unsprung and rotational mass versus conventional one-piece iron rotors.
• Pin-Drive fully floating design minimizes brake judder, absorbs thermal expansion more effectively, and improves heat management by opening central cooling channels for up to 50% greater airflow versus traditional designs.
• Manufactured by SHW Performance - a premier OEM brake disc supplier whose products are standard equipment on many high-performance European vehicles from the factory.
• Engineered to meet OEM specifications for dimensional accuracy, metallurgy, and braking performance - a true factory-equivalent replacement.
• Made in Germany.

Specifications

• Brand: SHW Performance
• Part Number: AFX41156
• OEM Replacement For: 8V0615301R
• Position: Front axle (both left and right)
• Disc Style: Drilled-Dimpled, ventilated, lightweight composite (Pin-Drive two-piece)
• Disc Dimensions: 370 x 34 mm
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Quantity: Sold each (1 rotor)

Included Components

• 1x SHW Performance Front Drilled-Dimpled Lightweight Brake Rotor
• Note: Hardware not included. Two units required for complete front axle replacement.

Product Description

The SHW Performance AFX41156 is a front drilled-dimpled lightweight brake rotor engineered as a direct OEM-equivalent replacement for the 2017-2019 Audi RS3 (8V), replacing OEM part number 8V0615301R. SHW Performance is one of the world's foremost OEM brake disc manufacturers - supplying this exact specification rotor as factory equipment - and the AFX41156 delivers that same OEM-grade engineering directly to the consumer. At 370 x 34 mm, this rotor is designed to match the demanding braking requirements of the RS3's 2.5L turbocharged five-cylinder and quattro all-wheel drive system under both spirited street and track driving.

The drilled and dimpled disc surface improves cooling, reduces brake fade during repeated hard stops, and sharpens initial pad bite compared to a smooth friction surface. The Pin-Drive two-piece construction - a cast iron friction ring joined to a lightweight aluminium bell via stainless steel pins - reduces unsprung and rotational mass while improving thermal management through the rotor's central cooling channels. Both left and right positions use the same OEM part number, and the AFX41156 fits both positions directly. Sold individually - two are required for a complete front axle replacement. A proper break-in bedding procedure is strongly recommended after installation for optimal performance and rotor longevity.