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Dynamite Friction 1551-2438-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic, Front
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📦DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic, Front
🚗Fitment: Audi and Volkswagen, A3, A3 Quattro, and Caddy
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DFC 5000 Ceramic Front Brake Pads

Dynamite Friction DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic, part number 1551-2438-00, are a front disc brake pad set for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. This ceramic pad set is built with integrally molded friction material and comes as a 4-pad set for the front axle.

Compatible With 2022 Audi A3 front and 2022 Audi A3 Quattro front, as well as 2023 Volkswagen Caddy front. The pad shape measures 155 mm wide, 66.3 mm high, and 11.6 mm thick for both inner and outer pads, and the set is prepared for an electronic pad wear sensor.

Key Features

  • Ceramic friction material for consistent street braking performance
  • Front disc brake pad set with 4 pads included
  • Integrally molded friction material attachment
  • Prepared for electronic pad wear sensor use
  • Outer and inner pads share the same 155 mm x 66.3 mm x 11.6 mm dimensions
  • Part number 1551-2438-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pad Line

The DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic line focuses on ceramic friction construction and OE-style fitment details for late-model vehicles. For Audi A3, Audi A3 Quattro, and Volkswagen Caddy front brake service, this line provides a direct replacement format with sensor-prepared pad design and application-specific sizing.

What This Brake Pad Set Helps Address

  • Front brake pad wear on Audi A3 and Audi A3 Quattro models
  • Front brake pad replacement on 2023 Volkswagen Caddy
  • Brake noise associated with worn friction material
  • Reduced braking consistency from aged disc pads
  • Pad wear sensor service needs on sensor-equipped front brake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify caliper and rotor condition before installation, and confirm the required sensor part number 341-73016 (1) for listed applications. Mounting hardware is not included, so reuse or source the correct hardware separately if needed. Always inspect both inner and outer pad positions and confirm the part number 1551-2438-00 before installation.

Quality Assurance

This brake pad set is built around ceramic friction material and application-specific dimensions for the listed front fitments. Confirm vehicle year, make, model, and sensor requirements before ordering to ensure correct service parts selection.

BrandDynamite Friction
Part Number1551-2438-00
PositionDFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic, Front
Pad Wear Sensor IncludedNo
Friction Material CompositionCeramic
Mounting Hardware IncludedNo
Friction Material AttachmentIntegrally molded
Pad Quantity4
Pad Wear Sensor TypeElectronic
Prepared For Pad Wear SensorYes
Outer Pad Height2.61
Outer Pad Height66.3
Inner Pad Height2.61
Inner Pad Height66.3
Outer Pad Width155
Outer Pad Width6.102
Inner Pad Width155
Inner Pad Width6.102
Outer Pad Overall Thickness0.457
Outer Pad Overall Thickness11.6
Inner Pad Overall Thickness0.457
Inner Pad Overall Thickness11.6

This part fits 3 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2023VolkswagenCaddyFrontRequired Sensor: 341-73016 (1); DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic
2022AudiA3FrontRequired Sensor: 341-73016 (1); DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic
2022AudiA3 QuattroFrontRequired Sensor: 341-73016 (1); DFC 5000 Advanced Brake Pads - Ceramic

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.