Akebono EUR228 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Rear Pads

The Akebono Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad, part number EUR228, is a rear disc brake pad set for select Audi applications. It is built around Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and NVH-focused friction development for controlled braking performance and reduced noise, vibration, and harshness.

Compatible with Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi A8 Quattro, Audi Cabriolet, Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, Audi S6, Audi 90, Audi 100, Audi 100 Quattro, Audi S4, and Audi V8 Quattro rear brake applications across the listed model years. The EUR228 part number is also referenced in OE-style cross listings for the same application.

Key Features

• Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line for rear disc brake service
• Akebono ceramic friction formulation for consistent pedal feel
• Engineered with a focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Direct fit for select rear brake applications on Audi models
• Part number EUR228 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Fitment Details

• Fits 1996-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, rear.
• Fits 1996-1999 Audi A4, rear.
• Fits 1997-1999 Audi A8, rear.
• Fits 1997-1999 Audi A8 Quattro, rear.
• Fits 1995-1998 Audi Cabriolet, rear.
• Fits 1995-1997 Audi A6, rear.
• Fits 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro, rear.
• Fits 1995-1997 Audi S6, rear.
• Fits 1993-1995 Audi 90, rear.
• Fits 1991 Audi 90, rear.
• Fits 1992-1994 Audi 100, rear.
• Fits 1992-1994 Audi 100 Quattro, rear.
• Fits 1992-1994 Audi S4, rear.
• Fits 1990-1994 Audi V8 Quattro, rear.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake noise during everyday driving
• Brake vibration or uneven pedal feel
• Worn rear pads requiring replacement
• Restoration of braking performance on older Audi platforms

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle fitment by year, model, and brake configuration before installation. Inspect rotors, calipers, and pad contact surfaces during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s brake bedding procedure after installation. This part cross-references Bosch BP228 and PowerStop 17-228 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono Brake Corporation is the originator of ceramic brake technology and a long-standing OE brake supplier with technical and R&D operations in Japan, the United States, and France. EUR228 is part of the Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line developed for controlled friction performance in European vehicle applications.