Audi S4 / RS5 Brake Kit Guide: Performance Upgrade

By Kian Chachi
July 30, 2026

The Audi S4 and RS5 are high-performance turbocharged platforms with factory big brakes. Track day owners consistently upgrade to 2-piece rotors and carbon ceramic pads for fade-free sessions.

Ghost Rotors offers a complete bolt-on brake kit for the Audi S4 / RS5 — G11H18 1-piece drilled and slotted rotors with carbon ceramic pads, GEOMET coating, and lifetime warranty. No caliper modifications required.

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Why Audi S4 / RS5 Brakes Need an Upgrade

Factory brakes on the Audi S4 / RS5 are engineered for normal street driving — moderate speeds, light loads, and occasional hard stops. Push beyond that envelope with track days, towing, off-road use, or repeated spirited driving, and pad fade, rotor warp, and excessive dust become the limiting factors.

Ghost Rotors addresses all three failure modes with a matched rotor-and-pad system: drilled and slotted rotors for heat evacuation, GEOMET coating for corrosion resistance, and carbon ceramic pads for stable friction under heat and 60% less dust than OEM.

What's in the Ghost Rotors Audi S4 / RS5 Kit

G11H18 1-piece drilled and slotted rotors (front and rear)
Carbon ceramic brake pads — matched compound for our rotor face
GEOMET full-surface corrosion coating
All necessary hardware included
Lifetime warranty — no mileage caps
Free shipping

Installation and Bedding

Ghost Rotors Audi S4 / RS5 kits are direct bolt-on replacements for factory rotors and pads. Install using standard hand tools — no caliper modifications or brake line changes required. After installation, follow our bedding procedure to establish proper pad transfer layer and avoid noise or uneven wear.

Compare and Research

Not sure Ghost Rotors is right for your Audi S4 / RS5? Read our comparison guides: vs PowerStop Z36, vs Brembo, vs EBC Redstuff. Or explore our carbon ceramic pads tech page for the engineering behind our rotor and pad design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What brake kit fits a Audi S4 / RS5?

Ghost Rotors offers G11H18 1-piece drilled and slotted rotors with carbon ceramic pads for the Audi S4 / RS5. Use our shop-by-car page or vehicle selector to confirm exact fitment for your model year and trim.

Why upgrade Audi S4 / RS5 brakes?

The Audi S4 and RS5 are high-performance turbocharged platforms with factory big brakes. Track day owners consistently upgrade to 2-piece rotors and carbon ceramic pads for fade-free sessions. Ghost Rotors kits add GEOMET-coated drilled and slotted rotors with carbon ceramic pads for better fade resistance, less dust, and a lifetime warranty.

Are Ghost Rotors Audi S4 / RS5 kits bolt-on?

Yes. Ghost Rotors Audi S4 / RS5 kits bolt directly onto factory calipers — no modifications required. Includes rotors, pads, and hardware. Free shipping and lifetime warranty.

How do Ghost Rotors compare to OEM Audi S4 / RS5 brakes?

Ghost Rotors adds drilled and slotted rotor faces for heat evacuation, GEOMET corrosion coating, and carbon ceramic pads that last 3–5x longer than OEM with significantly less dust.

Do Audi S4 / RS5 brake kits include pads?

Yes. Every Ghost Rotors Audi S4 / RS5 kit includes matched carbon ceramic brake pads engineered for our rotor face — not a separate purchase.

What is the warranty on Audi S4 / RS5 Ghost Rotors kits?

Ghost Rotors provides a lifetime warranty on all rotors and pads with no mileage or time limits on manufacturing defects. Free shipping on all orders.

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