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12242EAN 4031185997348

Brake Pad Set OPTIMAL 12242

Brake pad set OPTIMAL 12242. Fitting position: Rear Axle. Fits 17 car models (AUDI, AUDI (FAW), VW). Replaces 13 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Category
Brake pad set
Fitting Position
Rear Axle
Thickness [mm]
17.4 mm
Width [mm]
116 mm
Height [mm]
58.9 mm
Brake System
Lucas - Girling
MPN
12242
SKU
0129-12242
GTIN / EAN
4031185997348
What's included
1x Set of brake pads (axle set), Wear indicator wire (where applicable), Mounting accessories (where applicable)

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Show all 13 OE numbers

Where this part fits

Original-fit position for OE 4B3698451A. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

1 set of brake pads for disk brake — A8 A8 D3 (Typ 4E) (2004–2010) — Floating caliper brake Brake caliper housing brake carrier with pad retaining pin Brake disc (vented)
A8 A8 D3 (Typ 4E) (2004–2010) · Floating caliper brake Brake caliper housing brake carrier with pad retaining pin Brake disc (vented)Position 16

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Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

Compatible cars. AUDI, AUDI (FAW), VW, 17 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data.

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Models OPTIMAL 12242 fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI12 models
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2)S4 quattro2000–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5)S4 quattro2000–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7)S4 quattro2002–2009
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC)2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, RS4 quattro, S4 quattro2004–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED)S4 quattro2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE)2.0 TFSI quattro2002–2010
AUDI6 more models
Models OPTIMAL 12242 fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI A6 Allroad C6 (4FH)2.7 TDI quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 FSI quattro2006–2011
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4)RS6 quattro1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6)RS6 plus quattro, RS6 quattro1997–2006
AUDI A6 C6 (4F2)2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.7 TDI, 2.7 TDI quattro, 2.8 FSI, 2.8 FSI quattro, 3.0, 3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 quattro, RS6 quattro, S6 quattro2004–2011
AUDI A6 C6 Avant (4F5)2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.7 TDI, 2.7 TDI quattro, 2.8 FSI, 2.8 FSI quattro, 3.0, 3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 quattro, RS6 quattro, S6 quattro2004–2011
AUDI A8 D3 (4E2, 4E8)2.8 FSI, 3.0, 3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro, 3.7 quattro, 4.0 TDI quattro, 4.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 quattro, 4.2 TDI quattro, 6.0 W12 quattro, S8 quattro2002–2010
AUDI (FAW)1 model
Models OPTIMAL 12242 fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI (FAW) A6L C6 (4Z8)2.0 TFSI, 2.4, 2.7 TDI, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2 quattro, 4.2 quattro2005–2012
VW4 models
Models OPTIMAL 12242 fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW MULTIVAN T5 (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN)1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TSI 4motion, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, VR6 3.2, VR6 3.2 4motion2003–2016
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Bus (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ)1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TSI 4motion, 2.5 TDi, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, 3.2 V6 4motion, VR6 3.22003–2016
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7F1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, VR6 3.22003–2016
VW TRANSPORTER T5 Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH)1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TSI 4motion, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, VR6 3.2, VR6 3.2 4motion2003–

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