Audi A6 C7 Brake Caliper Upgrade | 10N 10-Piston
Reviewed by the SteedLuxParts engineering team
Last updated October 23, 2026
Audi A6 C7 brake caliper upgrade for 2011–2018 Typ 4G front axles: 10N 10-piston calipers, 412/420/440 mm rotor rows and 20–22 inch wheel checks.
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Product details
2 calipers; 2 adapter brackets; 2 rotors; 1 brake pad set; 2 braided brake hoses; 2 aluminium hubs
Shipping and lead time
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United States
Shipping
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Delivery
about 20-35 business days
Fitment information
We check OEM wheels with the vehicle year and VIN in our database. For aftermarket wheels, we also need ET, J, spoke, and inner-barrel details.
Warranty and returns
5 years against manufacturing/quality defects only View the full returns policy.
Product information
Product Details & Fitment
The application shown on this page is a reference configuration. It is not a universal-fit claim and it is not the only vehicle application we can review.
Fitment review required
Confirm the vehicle and wheel before production
We check OEM wheels with the vehicle year and VIN in our database. For aftermarket wheels, we also need ET, J, spoke, and inner-barrel details.
- Vehicle model and year
- VIN / chassis number
- Wheel size
- OEM or aftermarket wheel
- Front calipers, rear calipers, or front and rear kit
| Brand | steedluxparts | Category | Audi A6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | SLP-AUDI-A6-C7-F-10N-10P-412-440MM | Minimum order quantity | 1 set |
| Compatible Vehicles | Audi A6 C7 (Typ 4G) | Year Range | 2011–2018 |
| Supplementary Note | To be confirmed from the VIN, engine and brake option codes | Brake Line / Interface Notes | 2 braided hoses included; fitting and routing To be confirmed from the vehicle |
| Front / Rear Axle | Front axle | Installation Type | Confirm before order |
| Additional Setup Required | Depends on the vehicle | Package Scope | Front axle kit |
| Brake Kit Notes | Akebono 10N; 10-piston; rotor rows 20 inch 412 mm, 21 inch 420 mm, 22 inch 440 mm; rotor thickness To be confirmed | Included Brake Parts | 2 calipers; 2 adapter brackets; 2 rotors; 1 brake pad set; 2 braided brake hoses; 2 aluminium hubs |
| Warranty | 5 years against manufacturing/quality defects only | Packaging | Standard export packaging |
| Carton Size | 45 x 45 x 45 cm | Gross Weight | about 45 kg (measured) |
| MOQ | 1 set |
The 4G Chassis Record Comes Before the Upgrade
Key takeaways: four points to settle
- This is a front-axle upgrade for A6 C7 Typ 4G cars in the 2011–2018 window; C6, C8, S6 and RS6 are separate.
- The supplied box includes 2 calipers, 2 brackets, 2 rotors, 1 pad set, 2 hoses and 2 hubs.
- Use the wheel-led rotor path below; its figures are planning rows, not a clearance approval.
- The vehicle, brake package, rotor thickness and measured wheel gap are still open.
TEN Pistons Do Not Confirm C7 Clearance
This Audi A6 C7 brake caliper upgrade uses the 10N family, but its fit starts with the car rather than the piston count.
What the caliper description establishes
We normalise the requested “Akebono 10” to Akebono 10N. Akebono describes its 10-pot opposed-piston family as having five pistons on each side.
That statement explains construction only. It doesn’t supply a C7 upright pattern, a hub drawing or a wheel template.
What stays outside the record
The supplied record does not identify the engine or original brake package. S6, S7 and RS6 references are separate models, even when a listing groups them together.
The rear axle, factory parking-brake work and calipers-only configurations also sit outside this front-axle set.
Build File for a Typ 4G Upgrade
Wikipedia records Typ 4G production from December 2010 through 2018. Your 2011–2018 model-year scope is retained; the exact vehicle still comes from VIN and equipment data.
| Required record | What we know | Buyer input |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis and year | A6 C7 Typ 4G, 2011–2018 scope | VIN and model year |
| Engine, body and brakes | Vehicle variant and all rotor thicknesses To be confirmed | Engine code, option codes and body style |
| Factory wheel | Requires vehicle-specific review | Diameter, width and offset |
| Aftermarket wheel | Requires ET/J and barrel photos | Diameter, width, ET, J and spoke photograph |
| Front brake interface | Custom per vehicle model | Rotor diameter, thickness and caliper photo |
| Rotor-edge gap | Clearance review note | Measured gap with the intended wheel fitted |
Three Large Rotor Envelopes
The wheel range is 20–22 inch and the rotor range is 412–440 mm. A planning row is a release requirement, not evidence that a specific wheel clears; the rotor-thickness values remain open as stated in the build file.
| Wheel | Rotor row | Measure on the actual car |
|---|---|---|
| 20 inch | 412 mm | Spoke path, inner barrel, ET/J, disc thickness and rim gap |
| 21 inch | 420 mm | The same measurements using the final wheel drawing |
| 22 inch | 440 mm | Barrel contour and caliper-to-spoke clearance |
Why 6.5 mm appears
At 6.5 mm, the clearance check is a fitment review rule. A spacer might resolve a tight gap; if the measured gap remains short after that review, this wheel and brake package must not be combined.
Other C7 marketplace listings include 380 mm and 19 inch packages; an S6/S7 thread mentions 400 mm and 356 mm hardware, while a C8 10N page shows a 420 mm rotor. Those are separate products and do not set this SKU’s C7 brackets or thicknesses.
Front Pair, Brackets, Hubs and Lines
The seller specifies one complete front-axle box. The interface column names what still needs an actual C7 record.
| Component | Quantity | Open interface |
|---|---|---|
| Akebono 10N caliper | 2 | Casting ID, pad profile and spoke clearance |
| C7 adapter bracket | 2 | Typ 4G upright bolt pattern and bracket geometry |
| Brake rotor | 2 | Diameter and thickness for the chosen row |
| Brake pad set | 1 brake pad set | Pad shape and friction material |
| Braided brake hose | 2 | Inlet fitting and routing at full lock |
| Aluminium hub | 2 | Hat height, centre bore, PCD and hub-face fit |
The export reference is 45 x 45 x 45 cm at about 45 kg measured gross weight. Calipers-only is not included in this C7 record.
Material Choices and Evidence Limits
Configured options
- Caliper bodies: cast aluminium standard; forged aluminium or titanium by request.
- Brackets and hubs: 6061, 7075 or 8085 aluminium may be requested.
- Rotor rings: the seller describes forged high-carbon iron; alloy cast iron and carbon-ceramic are alternatives.
- Pads: ceramic friction material standard; metallic, semi-metallic, carbon-ceramic and carbon-carbon available as options.
- Finish: caliper, bracket and hub colours, plus a custom logo.
What this file can show
It shows the supplier’s option list only. The current evidence pack contains no C7 drawing, dimensional template, material sheet or test report.
The 8085 designation and the word “forged” for the rotor both remain open. Neither should appear on a customer invoice without a supporting record.
Owner and Workshop Buying Path
Owner or project builder
Send the VIN, model year, engine and brake option codes, current caliper photo, wheel specification and desired rotor row. We’ll return the unresolved interfaces before the build is accepted.
Price is not published on this page. The rotor row, material choice, finish, quantity and destination decide the written quotation.
Tuning shop or reseller
Create a separate C7 file for every customer vehicle. A quotation can be repeated only when the VIN, brake package and wheel data are the same.
A single set can be quoted for a first workshop build before a larger replenishment plan is discussed. Upgrades to finish or pad material follow the fitment review.
- MOQ: 1 set.
- Production: the build window is 3–7 business days, measured from receipt of the approved vehicle file and deposit.
- Delivery: about 20–35 business days.
- Payment: production begins when the 30% deposit is received; balance and route follow the quotation.
- Warranty: 5 years against manufacturing or quality defects only, excluding wear, wrong installation and unauthorised changes.
C7 Upgrade Questions Still Open
Does “2011–2018 A6” include every C7 engine and trim?
The generation window does. Fitment does not. Engine, option codes and a front-caliper photo are needed because the original brake package can differ.
Is an S6, S7 or RS6 caliper reference interchangeable with this C7 A6 kit?
No assumption is made here. Those are separate model records. A 10N caliper visible on another C7-era listing does not provide the A6 bracket or hub data.
Will the 20 inch wheel clear the 412 mm rotor row?
The row is planned for a 20 inch wheel, but no general clearance promise follows. The actual spoke path, barrel, ET/J and measured 6.5 mm threshold still apply.
Are the 380 mm and 19 inch keyword suggestions part of this kit?
No. They describe other C7 market listings or searches. This product record uses 412, 420 and 440 mm with 20–22 inch wheels.
Can I reuse the original C7 rotor with these calipers?
That is not the supplied configuration. The kit includes its own rotors and hubs; using an original rotor requires a separate engineering review.
Images, Sources and the Next Quote
Wikipedia’s A6 entry supplies the C7 Typ 4G generation window. Akebono’s high-performance page describes the 10-pot family. Neither proves a C7 bracket, hub, rotor thickness or wheel clearance. This page was reviewed by SteedLuxParts’ product desk on 2026-10-23; independent fitment review pending.
Send the C7 file
Give us the VIN, engine and brake option codes, body style, caliper photo, wheel size and width, aftermarket ET/J when applicable, spoke and barrel photos, destination and quantity.
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