Audi A1 Brake Pads: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms
On the A1, Audi's own corporate escalation on related models has genuinely concluded brakes were simply squeaking more than usual — plus a fix using a specific wheel cleaner.
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OEM Part Number: 6R0698151A (genuine front pad set — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket front pads Brembo P 85 075 / Bosch 0 986 424 797
| Front brake pads (aftermarket) | Brembo P 85 075 (155-157 x 66-71 x 20 mm, wear sensor yes, ATE/Teves/Continental system, WVA 23587/23588/23589); Brembo P 85 146 (155 x 66-72 x 20 mm, wear sensor yes, ATE/Teves/Continental system, WVA 23587/23588/24696); Bosch 0 986 424 797 (155.2-156.4 x 66-71.4 x 20.4-20.6 mm, integrated wear sensor yes, ATE/Teves/Continental system); Bosch 0 986 424 364 (146 x 54.6 x 18.7 mm, wear sensor not stated, ATE/Teves/Continental system, small-pad version); TRW GDB1550 (155.2-156.4 x 66-71.4 x 20.3 mm, wear sensor yes, ATE restriction); TRW GDB1984 (146 x 54.7 x 19.5 mm, no wear contact, ATE restriction); ATE 13.0460-7184.2 (155.1-156.3 x 66-71.3 x 20.6 mm, wear sensor yes, ATE/Teves/Continental system); ATE 13.0460-7111.2 (146 x 54.7 x 19.6 mm, no wear contact, VW/VAG system) |
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| Pad sizes & variants | Two pad sizes. The larger set is about 155-156 x 66-71 x 20 mm and comes with a wear sensor (Brembo P 85 075 and P 85 146, Bosch 0 986 424 797, TRW GDB1550, ATE 13.0460-7184.2). The smaller set is about 146 x 54.7 x 19-20 mm with no wear contact (Bosch 0 986 424 364, TRW GDB1984, ATE 13.0460-7111.2). Ridex also lists both sizes (402B0009 larger, 402B0019 smaller, both noted as usable to 2016/11) plus a TRW/Lucas/Girling-system set 402B0474. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 6R0698151A (genuine front pad set number previously quoted for this model — confirm via VIN) |
| Fitment notes | The larger pads fit the bigger front brakes and the smaller 146 mm pads the smaller front brakes |
Common Sizes
| 2011-2018, front pads (PR code 1ZG, 288mm rotors) | Audi OEM: 6R0698151A |
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| Alternative front pad reference (PR code 1KS) | Genuine cross-reference: with electronic wear sensor, with accessories and caliper screws |
Audi A1 Brake Pads: Brake Pads Are One of the Few Truly Universal Parts
Every version of the A1 uses brake pads that wear down through normal use — the only real variable is how quickly, which depends on engine, trim, and (where fitted) whether the car has any form of regenerative braking to ease the load.
Audi A1 Brake Pads: What They Do
Brake pads clamp against the discs to convert the car's momentum into heat, slowing it down. On any version of the A1 with hybrid assistance or regenerative braking, this system handles a meaningful share of everyday slowing, which can genuinely extend pad life compared with a purely petrol or diesel equivalent.
| Front pads, most 1.0/1.2/1.4 petrol and diesel variants | Sized to match the 256mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
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| Front pads, higher-power variants | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 288mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Front pads, S1/performance variants | Genuinely a different, larger pad to match the 312mm disc/caliper on this higher tier — not interchangeable with the standard-tier pad on the same axle. |
| Rear pads, most variants | Sized to match the 230mm disc/caliper on this tier. Pad size genuinely scales with engine output and trim on this model, not just the disc diameter — always confirm the exact pad against your VIN rather than assuming from generation alone. |
Audi A1 Brake Pads: Watch: Replacing It
8X pads and discs, front
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Squeal — Audi A1 Brake Pads
If a dealer initially dismisses brake squeal as normal, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Audi models describe a manufacturer's own corporate customer service escalating a complaint over time, only to eventually conclude the brakes were simply squeaking more than usual, with the pads replaced anyway. It's worth persisting through this kind of escalation even if initial responses feel dismissive.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a proper technique that's sometimes skipped: chamfering the leading edge of new pads and applying proper brake lubricant to all metal-to-metal contact points, not just the rear of the pad, is the correct procedure for preventing squeal.
Audi A1 Brake Pads: Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Pads Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and R90-certified aftermarket brands worth trusting.
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