PowerStop Z23-1663 Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Front Brake Pads for Audi Daily Drivers

PowerStop Z23-1663 front brake pads are built for drivers who want cleaner wheels, quieter braking, and stronger pedal response than stock pads. This carbon-fiber ceramic disc brake pad set is a direct-fit performance upgrade for select Audi applications, including Audi A6 Quattro, Audi A7 Quattro, and Audi Q5 front brake service.

Key Features

• Carbon-fiber ceramic friction material for improved braking performance with everyday drivability
• Low-dust pad formulation to help reduce brake dust buildup on wheels
• Slotted design with chamfered edges for consistent pad contact and quieter operation
• Pad shims included to support noise control
• Stainless-steel mounting hardware and ceramic brake lubricant included
• Performance-grade front disc brake pad set
• Pad wear sensor not included

Z23 Evolution Sport Line

The Power Stop Z23 Evolution Sport line is aimed at daily-driven vehicles that need a step up from original equipment braking without sacrificing normal street use. The carbon-fiber ceramic compound is formulated to balance stopping power, reduced dust, and noise control, making it a practical choice for Audi brake pad replacement on front axle applications.

Detailed Description

PowerStop Z23-1663 front brake pads are engineered for select 2013-2018 Audi models with the correct front rotor and caliper setup. Fitment includes 2017-2018 Audi A6 Quattro front with 345mm front rotor and 4-piston front caliper, 2018 Audi A7 Quattro front with 345mm front rotor, and 2013-2017 Audi Q5 front. This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 8R0 698 151 D and 95B 698 151 E for the same application. If you are searching for front brake pads for Audi A6 Quattro 345mm rotor applications or Audi Q5 front brake pad replacement, Z23-1663 is built for that service.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive brake dust on front wheels
• Squealing or noisy braking from worn pads
• Reduced braking response from aging front pads
• Uneven pad wear related to worn friction material
• Brake service jobs that need new shims, hardware, and lubricant for reassembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rotor diameter, caliper type, and front axle configuration before ordering. This pad set is for front position use only and the 2013-2017 Audi Q5 listing notes that a separate wear sensor purchase is required for proper fitment. Clean the caliper bracket and rotor surfaces during installation, apply the included ceramic brake lubricant where specified, and follow the vehicle service procedure for pad bedding after installation.

Quality Assurance

PowerStop designs the Z23 Evolution Sport brake pad line as an upgrade over stock braking components, using a carbon-fiber ceramic friction formula, slotted pad faces, chamfered edges, and included shims to support consistent street use and noise control.