Audi A5 S5 8T Wheel Carrier Rear Right O/S Wheel Hub Holder Brake Disc Plate

The Audi A5 S5 8T Wheel Carrier Rear Right O/S Wheel Hub Holder Brake Disc Plate is a precision suspension component responsible for stable wheel guidance, proper hub seating, and brake disc alignment. As an original Audi component from the Suspension replacement kits category, it ensures factory-compliant suspension geometry and proper integration with other rear axle elements. Using this pre-owned part allows for a technically sound repair without the need for expensive aftermarket replacements.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8K0505432AH
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8K0505432AH
• Substitutable numbers: 8K0505432AH, 8K0 505 432 AH
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Suspension Component Replacement Kits

Purpose and function in the suspension system

The described wheel carrier is designed for installation on the rear right side of the vehicle, where it serves as a load-bearing support for the wheel hub, brake disc, and dust shield. It is responsible for:

• maintaining the correct wheel position relative to the body,
• stable mounting of the hub and bearing,
• proper alignment of the brake disc relative to the caliper,
• transferring loads from the wheel to the suspension components and the body.

Thanks to its factory geometry, the carrier helps maintain proper wheel alignment and camber, which translates into predictable vehicle handling and even tire wear.

Construction and compatibility with the braking system

The wheel carrier in this Audi model is structurally prepared to work with the rear braking system, ensuring stable mounting of the disc and the dust shield. Properly shaped mounting points allow for the correct seating of:

• the wheel hub with bearing,
• the brake disc,
• the dust shield protecting against dirt.

This solution reduces vibrations and minimizes the risk of disc runout, which promotes even operation of the braking system and stable vehicle behavior during braking.

Benefits of using an original pre-owned component

Using an original Audi wheel carrier in a pre-owned version allows you to maintain factory suspension parameters while reducing repair costs. Compared to generic aftermarket replacements, the original component offers:

• precise fitment to body and control arm mounts,
• compliance with factory rear axle geometry,
• predictable vehicle behavior after repair.

This solution is particularly beneficial for post-collision repairs or when replacing suspension components after mechanical damage, where repeatability of parameters relative to the manufacturer's specifications is crucial.

Application in service, repairs, and tuning

The rear right wheel carrier is suitable for both standard maintenance repairs and more extensive suspension work, such as replacing complete Suspension replacement kits with configurations featuring more sporty characteristics. It can be used in:

• rear axle accident repairs,
• restoring factory suspension geometry,
• Audi A5 / S5 8T suspension modification projects.

If you want to better understand how to effectively use pre-owned components for Audi repairs and modifications, check out the article Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality, where we discuss a practical approach to selecting salvaged components.

Expanding work on the Audi rear axle

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear axle suspension area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as control arms, hub mounts, or additional load-bearing elements, check out the available parts in the Audi suspension replacement kits category.

For those interested in broader equipment upgrades or modernizing VAG group cars, including the Audi A5 and S5, our retrofit guide may also be helpful – you can find more information in the article Retrofitting in VAG and BMW group cars: How to affordably upgrade your car using used parts from higher trim levels?, which shows how to consciously plan modifications using original pre-owned elements.