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Audi A3 8P V-Maxx Big Brake Kit 365 mm 6-piston

With the big brake kit A3 8P 365 mm, you fit the largest brake kit that V-Maxx supplies for the second-generation Audi A3: 365 mm two-piece brake discs with forged 6-piston calipers on the front axle. This is the choice for an 8P on 19 inch wheels that demands as much braking capacity as possible.

A larger disc gives a longer lever and therefore more braking torque for the same pedal pressure. Combined with the aluminium caliper, bracket and bell, which dissipate heat much faster than steel, the kit maintains its braking power during long track sessions and under repeated braking from high speed.

V-Maxx Autosport is a Dutch manufacturer. The kit comes with a TÜV certificate according to §19.3 and is therefore approved for use on public roads.

Key benefits

• 365 mm brake discs: the largest V-Maxx diameter for the A3 8P
• More braking torque thanks to the long lever of the large disc
• 6-piston calipers made of forged aluminium
• Sheds heat quickly: aluminium conducts heat about 5 times better than steel
• Directional cooling channels in two-piece, grooved discs made of high-carbon steel with ultra-light floating aluminium bells
• Little fade, even under repeated hard braking from high speed
• Ready to fit with V-Maxx sport brake pads with TÜV approval and vehicle-specific adapters for the original brake hoses

Suitable for

Audi A3 8P, Sportback and Convertible with Ø55 mm front shock absorbers (2003 to 2013)

• Audi A3 (8P) with Ø55 mm front shock absorbers, 05-2003 to 12-2013: all versions from 66 to 195 kW; only for cars with original rear brake discs of at least Ø271 mm, a steel knuckle and a Ø55 mm shock absorber clamp
• Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) with Ø55 mm front shock absorbers, 05-2003 to 12-2013: all versions up to 147 kW and up to 2200 kg axle load
• Audi A3 Convertible (8P7) with Ø55 mm front shock absorbers, 05-2003 to 12-2013: all versions up to 147 kW and up to 2200 kg axle load

Minimum wheel size: 19 inch. Check the caliper clearance with the fitment template (WFC); with some wheels a wheel spacer is required.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: V-Maxx Autosport (Netherlands)
• Part number: 20 AU365 05
• Brake discs: 365 mm, two-piece, grooved, high-carbon steel with floating aluminium bell
• Calipers: 6-piston, forged aluminium
• Brake pads: V-Maxx sport brake pads with TÜV approval
• Minimum wheel size: 19 inch
• Approval: TÜV §19.3
• Axle: front axle
• Included: calipers, brake discs with bells, brake pads, vehicle-specific adapters and fitting hardware

Fitting and delivery

The kit is supplied ready to fit. Fit it according to the V-Maxx fitting instructions and use the tightening torques stated in those instructions. It is only intended for cars with original steering knuckles. Clean the brake kit with a mild soap; wheel cleaner attacks the aluminium. For heavy track use, V-Maxx recommends removing the dust seals from the calipers.

Options: V-Maxx Steelflex steel braided brake hoses for the front axle (620 mm, set of 2) with PTFE inner hose and TÜV approval, Ferodo brake fluid (500 ml) and a V-Maxx wear indicator set. Delivery time: 4 to 7 days.

The 365 mm kit is the maximum that V-Maxx makes for the A3 8P: the largest disc, six pistons per caliper and a TÜV certificate for public roads.

Why choose this big brake kit A3 8P 365 mm?

If you drive on 19 inch wheels and want the most braking capacity available for the 8P, this is the kit. The large disc and the 6-piston calipers give plenty of braking torque, and the aluminium parts make sure the kit cools down quickly after every stop. As a result, the pedal feel stays the same session after session. You get the kit complete with sport brake pads and adapters, with TÜV approval and a 2-year warranty.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the 355 mm and the 365 mm kit?

Both kits have forged 6-piston calipers and the same applications for the A3 8P. The 355 mm kit (20 AU355 05) fits wheels from 18 inch. This 365 mm kit has a larger disc, and therefore more braking torque, but requires wheels of at least 19 inch.

Does the big brake kit A3 8P 365 mm fit behind my wheels?

The big brake kit A3 8P 365 mm fits behind wheels from 19 inch. Always check with the fitment template (WFC) whether the caliper clears the wheel; a wheel spacer is sometimes required.

Can I use this kit on the track?

Yes. The kit is made to keep performing consistently under repeated hard braking. For heavy track use, remove the dust seals from the calipers, as V-Maxx recommends.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.