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R1 Concepts 2551-1761-00 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

R1 Optimum Oe Pads, Rear
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R1 Optimum Oe Pads, Rear
Fitment: Audi and Volkswagen, A3, A3 Quattro, A3 Sportback e-tron, Arteon, Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, e-Golf, Golf R, Jetta, Q2, Q3, S3, Taos, Teramont, Tiguan, TT Quattro, and TTS Quattro
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Rear Brake Pads for Audi and Volkswagen

R1 Concepts R1 Optimum OE Pads part number 2551-1761-00 are rear disc brake pads for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen applications. This rear brake pad set is built for direct replacement use on supported models, including Audi Q3, Audi A3, Volkswagen Atlas, and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Key Features

  • Rear disc brake pad set for OE-style replacement service
  • R1 Optimum OE Pads product line from R1 Concepts
  • Application-specific fitment for Audi and Volkswagen rear brake systems
  • Part number 2551-1761-00 for catalog and cross-reference lookup
  • Compatible with multiple MQB-platform vehicles across model years

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2019-2025 Audi Q3, rear (USA/CANADA)
  • Fits 2018-2025 Volkswagen Atlas, rear
  • Fits 2020-2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, rear
  • Fits 2019-2025 Volkswagen Jetta, rear
  • Fits 2021-2025 Volkswagen Taos, rear
  • Fits 2021-2025 Volkswagen Teramont, rear
  • Fits 2019 Volkswagen Teramont, rear
  • Fits 2018-2024 Audi Q2, rear
  • Fits 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, rear
  • Fits 2016-2023 Audi TT Quattro, rear
  • Fits 2016-2023 Audi TTS Quattro, rear
  • Fits 2019-2023 Volkswagen Arteon, rear
  • Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3, rear
  • Fits 2015-2020 Audi A3 Quattro, rear
  • Fits 2019-2020 Audi S3, rear (USA/CANADA)
  • Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf R, rear
  • Fits 2014-2018 Audi S3, rear
  • Fits 2016-2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, rear
  • Fits 2015-2016 Volkswagen e-Golf, rear
  • Fits 2013-2014 Audi A3, rear with 276mm front disc

What These Pads Help Address

  • Rear brake noise during normal stop-and-go driving
  • Reduced braking response from worn rear pads
  • Uneven rear pad wear on supported Audi and Volkswagen models
  • Brake pedal feel changes caused by pad wear
  • Service replacement needs for rear disc brake maintenance

Installation Notes

Verify rear axle fitment by year, make, model, and any listed notes before ordering. Confirm rotor and caliper compatibility during brake service, and inspect related wear items such as rotors and sensors as part of the repair process. Part number 2551-1761-00 is the reference to use when matching this rear pad set to the correct application.

Quality Assurance

R1 Concepts positions the R1 Optimum OE Pads line as an OE-style brake pad range for direct replacement applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

This part fits 104 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelFuel TypePositionNotes
2025AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2025VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2025VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2025VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2025VolkswagenTaosRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2025VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenTaosRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2024VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenArteonRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenTaosRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2023VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenArteonRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenTaosRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2022VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenArteonRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenTaosRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2021VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiS3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020VolkswagenArteonRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020VolkswagenAtlas Cross SportRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2020VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiQ3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiS3Rear(USA/CANADA); R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenArteonRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenGolf RRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenJettaRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenTeramontRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2019VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiQ2RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiS3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018VolkswagenAtlasRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018VolkswagenGolf RRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2018VolkswagenTiguanRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiA3 Sportback e-tronRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiS3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2017VolkswagenGolf RRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiA3 Sportback e-tronRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiS3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiTT QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016AudiTTS QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016Volkswagene-GolfRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2016VolkswagenGolf RRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2015AudiA3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2015AudiA3 QuattroRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2015AudiS3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2015Volkswagene-GolfRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2015VolkswagenGolf RRearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2014AudiA3Rear276mm Front Disc; R1 Optimum Oe Pads
2014AudiS3RearR1 Optimum Oe Pads
2013AudiA3GASRear276mm Front Disc; R1 Optimum Oe Pads

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