I had the same issue with my 2017 SEL-P - went with Centric high carbon rotors and akebono pads. No more issues. The factory pads and rotors are crap. Passengers think I can't modulate brakes in the parking lot as it stops abruptly.
I already have installed front 345mm rotors and calipers/carriers/shields/lines) from a 2008 R32/Passat V6 4-MO. So that works.
2008 Passat V6 4-MO front rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, and brakelines are plug and play. You get a factory BBK with 345mm rotors and calipers with a slightly bigger piston....as to not screw with the MC and brake balance too much.
I have Hawk Talon Rotors with Hawk HPS 5.0 pads. Awesome setup. But, if your looking for less dust, look at a different pad.
I used powerstop heavy duty slotted rotors. They were great, not a single shimmy after 50k on them. Pads I usually go for a high quality Akebono ceramic.
I just installed EBC slotted rotors and Akebono ceramic pads front and rear on my '15 Passat. You can believe I will be warrantying them replacing them through FCP when the time comes.
The only thing I have done to it before the most recent work was to change out the rotors and pads.
It was brought in by another shop that installed rear brake pads and rotors.
Also don't opt for Zimmermann. Go ATE, TRW or Textar. Trust me. Been there regretted every penny I spend on those death traps.
Service from VW is what made me stop buying them. My wife's Passat was the last straw. We took it in a couple of months after we got the car complaining of a shake in the brakes through the steering wheel. They said it didn't have one even though I knew the rotors were warped.
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In March 2026, the ranking of brake discs for Volkswagen Passat on PartReview included 10 manufacturers. It is based on 22 reviews and 67 votes.
Last month, PartReview users preferred ATE. 13% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: brake discs OEM Volkswagen — 13%.
Third place: Zimmermann with 8% of the votes.
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