Audi A5 8T Coupe 08-11 Front Left Brake Caliper Carrier Bracket 320mm 8K0615125
£23.63
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Audi A5 8T Coupe 08-11 Front Left Brake Caliper Carrier Bracket 320mm 8K0615125
£23.63
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Audi A5 8T Front Brake Caliper Carrier Fitment Guide
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⚠️ MATCH BEFORE ORDERING
The photographs show the exact used part being supplied. Visual cross-reference indicates factory reference
8K0 615 125 / 8K0615125, but no fully readable stamped number is visible in the supplied listing photographs.
Before purchase, compare the shape, mounting points, guide-pin arrangement, front brake disc size, PR code and any number on your original carrier.
Registration year or engine size alone is not enough to confirm this brake component.
LISTING PRODUCT
Audi A5 8T Front Brake Caliper Carrier / Bracket
Used original factory-spec component • Front axle • Reference 8K0615125 • Exact item pictured
📸 Exact Part Photographs
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You will receive the carrier shown. Any bolts, pads, caliper, disc or additional hardware are included only when clearly visible in the photographs.
🚘 Correct Vehicle Reference — Audi A5 8T Coupé
A5 8T two-door Coupé body style
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A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI front reference
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Vehicle reference images identify the model/body style only; they do not guarantee fitment to every vehicle shown. Image credits: Samoborac, CC BY-SA 3.0; M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE; Wikimedia Commons.
📍 Where This Part Is Fitted
| 🚗 | This carrier bolts to the steering-knuckle area behind the front wheel. It supports and aligns the brake caliper and pads around the front brake disc. It does not electronically control the vehicle; its job is to hold the caliper in the correct position and react braking loads safely. |
🔎 Part Specification
| Part type | Front brake caliper carrier / mounting bracket |
| Reference to compare | 8K0 615 125 / 8K0615125 — visual cross-reference; confirm on your vehicle |
| Vehicle family | Audi B8 / 8T / 8F / 8R platform applications listed below |
| Position | Front axle; this carrier reference is catalogued for left/right use on matching brake systems |
| Brake package | Commonly associated with PR codes 1LA / 1LB and 320 mm front discs; exact disc size and caliper system must be checked |
| Material | Heavy-duty cast ferrous metal construction |
| Condition | Used. Visible surface corrosion, dirt, age and storage marks are present. Assess threads, slides and casting condition before installation. |
| Supply | Exact carrier shown in the listing photographs only |
✅ Compatibility Guide
Fitment is controlled by the brake package, production date and part reference — not simply by model year or engine.
| Vehicle | Chassis / body | Model years | Required confirmation |
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| Audi A5 Coupé | 8T3, 2-door | 2007 calendar introduction / MY2008 to 2011 | 8K0615125, PR 1LA/1LB, matching carrier and disc; many applications only to production 20 June 2011 |
| Audi A5 Sportback | 8TA, 5-door | 2009–2011 | Exact carrier number, PR code, disc size and production date must match |
| Audi A5 / S5 Cabriolet | 8F7 | 2010–2011 | Only vehicles using this exact carrier and matching brake package |
| Audi A4 / S4 Saloon & Avant | 8K / B8 | 2008–2012 | Confirm 8K0615125, PR 1LA/1LB, caliper manufacturer and front disc diameter |
| Audi A4 Allroad | 8KH / B8 | 2010–2016 catalogue range | Fit only when the original carrier reference, brake PR code and dimensions match exactly |
| Audi Q5 | 8R | 2009–2012 | Exact brake package and original carrier reference must match; not all Q5 brakes use this carrier |
❌ This Part Will Not Fit
• Rear axle applications.
• Audi A5 F5 generation vehicles from 2017 onward.
• Vehicles using a different carrier reference, including applications using 8T0 615 125 A or another revision.
• Vehicles with a different caliper manufacturer, bolt spacing, guide-pin layout, PR code or front disc diameter.
• Later facelift/production vehicles after 20 June 2011 unless the original part reference and physical dimensions match exactly.
• Any car selected only by registration year, engine size or a generic compatibility checker without inspecting the original component.
• Audi A5 F5 generation vehicles from 2017 onward.
• Vehicles using a different carrier reference, including applications using 8T0 615 125 A or another revision.
• Vehicles with a different caliper manufacturer, bolt spacing, guide-pin layout, PR code or front disc diameter.
• Later facelift/production vehicles after 20 June 2011 unless the original part reference and physical dimensions match exactly.
• Any car selected only by registration year, engine size or a generic compatibility checker without inspecting the original component.
🧾 Buy the Correct Part First Time
| 1 | Compare every listing photograph with your old carrier, especially the casting shape, mounting lugs and slider-pin positions. |
| 2 | Read the number on your original component. The number to compare here is 8K0 615 125 / 8K0615125. |
| 3 | Check the vehicle PR-code sticker in the service book or luggage-compartment area. Look for the exact front brake code, commonly 1LA or 1LB for this application. |
| 4 | Measure or verify the front disc diameter and identify the caliper system. Do not assume every A5, A4 or Q5 uses the same brakes. |
| 5 | For fitment assistance, send your registration or full VIN and a clear photograph of the original part through eBay Messages before ordering. |
🛑 Possible Symptoms of a Damaged or Worn Carrier
Uneven brake-pad wear; caliper movement or knocking; pulling under braking; brake drag or excessive wheel heat; seized or damaged guide pins; damaged slider bores; stripped mounting threads; abnormal squeal or grinding; poor caliper alignment; or visible cracking, distortion or impact damage.
These symptoms can also be caused by pads, discs, hydraulic calipers, hoses, wheel bearings or suspension faults. A competent technician should diagnose the braking system before parts are replaced.
🏆 Why Choose a Used Original Factory Component?
An original factory-spec carrier is designed around the vehicle's intended mounting geometry, caliper offset, bolt spacing and guide-pin arrangement. A correctly matched used part can be a cost-effective alternative to an unverified low-cost copy, while retaining the original design and fit.
Depending on the component and current new-part price, buying used can save as much as 70% compared with buying new. Savings vary and are not guaranteed.
🔧 Fitting Overview
1. Confirm the part reference, brake PR code, disc diameter, carrier shape and production date before dismantling the vehicle.
2. Park on level ground, chock the wheels and raise the vehicle using an approved lift or jack and axle stands. Never work under a car supported only by a jack.
3. Remove the front wheel. Inspect the brake hose, disc, pads, caliper, dust boots and slider components.
4. Remove the caliper following the correct workshop procedure and support it with a hanger. Never allow it to hang from the flexible brake hose.
5. Remove the existing carrier, clean the steering-knuckle mounting faces and compare the old and replacement parts side by side.
6. Inspect and service guide pins and boots as required. Replace damaged hardware and use new mounting bolts wherever the manufacturer specifies single-use fasteners.
7. Install and tighten all fasteners to the exact torque and procedure stated for the vehicle's VIN, brake code and bolt type in the correct workshop information. Torque values are deliberately not guessed here.
8. Refit the caliper, pads and wheel; pump the brake pedal before moving the vehicle; check fluid level and leaks; then carry out a controlled safety check and road test.
Brakes are safety-critical. Professional installation is strongly recommended. Do not install a carrier with cracks, damaged threads, distorted mounting points or seized guides.
🧰 Typical Tools and Consumables
Approved lift or jack and axle stands; wheel chocks; wheel socket/brace; calibrated torque wrench; suitable socket, hex or triple-square bits for the exact vehicle; breaker bar; brake-caliper hanger; brake cleaner; wire brush; penetrating fluid; thread cleaner; protective gloves and eye protection; and any replacement bolts, guide-pin boots or retaining hardware specified for the vehicle.
⏱️ Estimated Repair Time & Labour Guide
Typical guide: approximately 0.8–1.5 hours per side for an experienced fitter. Allow 1.5–2.5 hours where fixings are heavily corroded, seized or additional brake work is required.
| Garage rate | 0.8 hour | 1.0 hour | 1.5 hours | 2.0 hours |
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| £60/hour | £48 | £60 | £90 | £120 |
| £80/hour | £64 | £80 | £120 | £160 |
| £100/hour | £80 | £100 | £150 | £200 |
| £120/hour | £96 | £120 | £180 | £240 |
| £150/hour | £120 | £150 | £225 | £300 |
Static calculation: hourly rate × billed hours. Parts, diagnosis, consumables, additional repairs and any applicable tax treatment are separate. No JavaScript or active content is used.
🔩 Fitting Service Available
Workshop fitting may be available subject to capacity, vehicle inspection and part suitability. Ask through eBay Messages before purchase to check availability.
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📦 Ordering, Address & Returns
Checkout address: Customers must ensure the delivery address is correct before payment. We cannot amend the address after an order has been placed; the order may need to be cancelled and repurchased where possible.
Fitment: Please complete the matching checks above before installation. Contact us through eBay Messages when uncertain.
Returns: Returns are handled in line with the listing terms, eBay rules and applicable consumer law. Any permitted deduction can relate only to actual diminished value caused by handling beyond what is reasonably necessary to inspect the item. Fitment or alteration of a part may affect its condition and resale value.
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Current programme destinations include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Réunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States and Vietnam. Checkout eligibility takes priority over this reference list.
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