Dynamite Friction 1600-1633-01 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Front Ceramic Brake Pads for Audi and Volkswagen

The Dynamite Friction DFC EURO 5000 Ceramic Brake Pads and Hardware Kit, part number 1600-1633-01, is a front disc brake pad set built for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It uses ceramic friction material and comes with mounting hardware, making it a direct-service option for common front brake maintenance on vehicles such as the Audi Q3, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Volkswagen GTI.

Part number 1600-1633-01 is prepared for an electronic pad wear sensor and uses integrally molded friction material attachment for consistent pad construction. The pad set includes four pads with matching inner and outer dimensions for the listed front axle applications.

Key Features

• Ceramic friction material for front disc brake service
• Includes mounting hardware
• Prepared for electronic pad wear sensor use
• Four-pad set for one front axle
• Integrally molded friction material attachment
• Outer and inner pad height: 70.4 mm (2.772 in.)
• Outer and inner pad width: 175.3 mm (6.902 in.)
• Outer and inner pad thickness: 18.8 mm (0.74 in.)

Product Details

The DFC EURO 5000 Ceramic Brake Pads and Hardware Kit is engineered as a front brake pad replacement for select European compact and performance models. This part number 1600-1633-01 covers applications including 2020-2025 Audi Q3 front, 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan front (Mexico), 2019-2021 Volkswagen GTI front, 2021 Volkswagen Jetta front to 9/20, 2019-2020 Audi A3 Quattro front, 2015-2020 Audi S3 front (USA/Canada), 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLi front, 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R front, 2015-2018 Volkswagen GTI front with 340mm front disc, 2014 Audi S3 front, and 2014 Volkswagen CC front. The ceramic formulation and OE-style pad dimensions support consistent front brake service across these fitments.

For shoppers searching for front brake pads for Audi Q3, Volkswagen Tiguan front pads, or Volkswagen GTI ceramic brake pads, 1600-1633-01 provides a fitment-specific replacement option. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing worn front brake pads on Audi Q3, A3 Quattro, or S3 models
• Servicing Volkswagen Tiguan, GTI, Golf R, Jetta GLi, or CC front brakes
• Addressing brake noise from worn pad material
• Restoring braking response after pad wear reaches service limits
• Replacing front pads during routine brake maintenance

Installation Notes

Verify front axle fitment by year, model, and brake configuration before installation. This kit is prepared for an electronic pad wear sensor, so confirm sensor-equipped vehicle requirements and inspect the brake hardware and rotor condition during service. Clean the caliper bracket and contact points before installing the new pads and hardware.

Quality Assurance

Dynamite Friction supplies this DFC EURO 5000 ceramic brake pad set as a fitment-specific replacement part for listed Audi and Volkswagen front brake applications. Confirm part number 1600-1633-01 against the vehicle’s brake system details before installation.