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Street pads that we sell include direct OEM replacements as well as street performance pads with better stopping power than an original pad. As BMW specialists we look for products that perform better than the original BMW part without additional compromises. And nowhere is that more critical than on a brake pad. Street pads should be user-friendly with no noise or vibration. They need to work right away, even at cold temperatures. Street pads generally trade high temperature performance for low temperature performance, which makes them work excellent in street situations but generally do not hold up well over continued track use. A high initial bite is fine but may make the car feel nervous when the brakes grab unexpectantly. Brake dust residue should be kept to a minimum. And any street pad should be easy on rotors - not contributing to high rotor wear or noise.

Examples of Street brake pads that we sell are: StopTech Street Performance, Axxis XBG Metal Master, Axxis ULT Ultimate, Hawk HPS, Hawk Ceramic, Ate, Textar, Pagid, Jurid, and Genuine BMW label
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ECS DD23 "Daily Driver" Ceramic Rear Brake Pad Set ...
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T#:30629601
Part#: DD23-692
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From years of European automotive experience, the enthusiasts at ECS Tuning have developed a strong understanding of what it takes to produce a high-quality brake pad. After thousands of miles and many different pad compounds, they've landed on the ideal blend for the new DD23 "Daily Driver" brake pad! This enthusiast-developed pad offers confident stopping power, very low dust, quiet braking, and a positive initial bite. The perfect choice for your daily-driven Euro!

If you find yourself “pumping the brakes” over the brake pad selection process for your daily driver, your answer is this DD23 pad. This is the one!

As a team of enthusiasts who own all types of European cars, we have the advantage of the exposure that comes with the enthusiast lifestyle - and have a strong understanding of what makes a great brake pad. In the pursuit of a really great brake pad for daily driving, we’ve tested a wide range of brake pads. After thousands of test miles, iterating through a variety of pad compounds, we’ve landed on the ideal blend for our DD23 Daily Driver ceramic pad.

Features:

Good stopping power - Brake pads need to stop your car, period, so this is key. We focused on selecting a compound that offers a healthy level of friction (both when hot and when cold) for safe, positive stopping power.

Positive initial bite - You should feel your brakes engage as you press the pedal, but it should not feel like an on/off switch! Advanced ceramic composition means you’ll enjoy a smooth transition on and off of the brake pedal, meaning your passengers will have a comfortable ride in stop-and-go traffic. We’ve hit a good balance here.

Very low-dust - Some factory-installed pads are eye-poppingly dusty, which is a no-go for us. Thanks to the composition of this ceramic pad, which is copper-free and contains a negligible amount of other metals, dust is both lighter in color and very limited in amount. We’ve improved on the “dust factor” without sacrificing on bite and stopping power as a good compromise, which will be a win for anyone who doesn’t detail daily (or anyone who does, too!)

Quiet braking - It’s not a race pad, so it shouldn’t squeal like one. Extremely low metallic composition means they will not squeal. DD23 is comfortable and quiet - both on the ears and in lack of vibration transmitted through the cabin.

Long life - This should be an obvious one. Your daily driver pads should last and last, so that was key in selecting our ideal compound. This is another benefit to having ceramic material composition versus a softer organic pad (which have higher metallic and various organic elements) and wear much faster. Ours are kind to rotors, too (no accelerated wear characteristics) for many miles of motoring.

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T#:206117
Part#: TMS206117
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A high-performance street pad with much-improved braking performance and without the levels of dust from a factory pad. The Street 5.0 pads are perfect for drivers who don�t want an ordinary replacement pad and want something that will hold up during aggressive street driving. The Street 5.0 pads are similar to the established Hawk HPS pads but with more initial bite. While the HPS pads fill the need of a direct replacement OEM-type pad, the Street 5.0 kicks braking performance into the next gear. With the Street 5.0 pads you can expect:
  • Better stopping power even when the pads are cold
  • Good initial bite (more than on Hawk HPS)
  • Excellent resistance to fade during street use
  • Moderate dust during normal street driving
  • Quiet operation
  • Easy on rotors

This pad set includes pads for both REAR brakes.

REAR Applications for Hawk HB227 pads:
1987-1991 E30 BMW M3
1987-1994 E32 BMW 735i, 735iL, 740i, 740iL, 750iL
1989-1995 E34 BMW 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5
1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i, 318is, 318ic, 318ti, 323is, 323ic, 325i, 325is, 325ic, 328i, 328is, 328ic
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i
1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i, 323Ci, 323iT, 325i, 325Ci, 325iT, 325Xi, 325XiT, 328i, 328Ci
1996-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9, 2.3, 2.8, 3.0, M Roadster M Coupe
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i (M54), 3.0i (M54), 3.0i (N52), 3.0Si (N52)
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T#:12161
Part#: TMS12161
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$ 140.99 USD
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As Used on Project E36 M3
StopTech Street Performance front brake pads are designed for high-performance street drivers who want a high-quality and capable pad that won't break the wallet. These pads feature an innovative composite compound that is quiet, great bite and modulation, low fade under hard street-type use (and autocross, light track). We've tried these pads and love how capable they were when used hard but also how easy they were for regular stop-and-go driving. This might be the last brake pad you will ever need!

Position: both front calipers

This item fits the following BMWs:
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3
2001-2002 E46 BMW M3
1989-1995 E34 BMW 525i 530i 535i 540i M5
1997-1998 E39 BMW 528i
1988-1994 E32 BMW 735i 735il 740i 740il 750il
1998-2002 Z3 BMW M Roadster M Coupe
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ESC YellowStuff Performance Brake Pad Set - Front
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T#:361180
Part#: DP4689R
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EBC Yellowstuff brake pads are designed for high friction and strong stopping power, with good heat resistance for heavy braking. In 2021, the formulation was updated to remove copper for environmental compliance, resulting in a longer lifespan but also a longer bedding-in period. As a result, Yellowstuff is no longer recommended for track use and is best suited for high-performance street driving and heavy-duty applications such as towing with trucks and SUVs. For track day use, EBC now recommends Bluestuff pads, which offer quicker bed-in times and better performance in racing conditions while remaining street-friendly.
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BMW E36 E46 Front RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
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T#:361174
Part#: DP3689C
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BMW E36 E46 Front RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set is designed for high-performance models driven aggressively on the street. These brake pads feature a low dusting compound, providing reliable stopping power even when your brake discs are cold.

  • High-Performance Material: Made from a Kevlar fiber-based compound enhanced with ceramic particles for superior braking.
  • Low Dusting: Keeps your wheels cleaner with minimal brake dust.
  • Extended Durability: Hard-wearing pads with a longer lifespan and better braking performance compared to previous generations.
  • Quiet Operation: Offers quieter braking, enhancing driving comfort.
  • Extended Bed-In Period: Requires up to 1000 miles to fully bed-in, ensuring a perfect fit with your brake rotors.

Upgrade your BMW E36 or E46 with these RedStuff Performance Brake Pads from Turner Motorsport for exceptional braking performance and durability. Being a hard wearing pad, bed-in times can be as long as 1000 miles and drivers must be patient until the pad takes up the shape of their disc (brake rotor). This is a truly impressive fast road pad for repeated heavy braking. Following is a listing from EBC for pad recommendations. Front Axle Correct Rear Axle Pad Original Ultimax only Ultimax Ultimax or Original Greenstuff Greenstuff, Ultimax, or Redstuff Redstuff Redstuff or Original Yellowstuff Yellowstuff, Greenstuff, Redstuff, Ultimax, or Original

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Akebono - Corporate Logo
T#:361581
Part#: EUR396A
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Ceramic Brake pads have advanced a great amount and show drastic advantages over traditional metallic and semi-metallic brake pads. Akebono in particular has been producing brake pads for major brands for years and their Euro brake pads have seen use in over 90 models of vehicles as the OE brake pads, ensuring high, consistent quality.

 

Thanks to Akebono’s pad formulation, you can enjoy many benefits including:

  • Reduced Heat Absorption
  • Reduced Brake Fade
  • Reduced Stopping Distances
  • Significantly Less Brake Dust
  • Increased Brake Rotor Life


This item fits the following BMWs:

1999-2002 Z3 BMW

1995-1999 E36 BMW M3

1984-1995 E34 BMW 525i 530i 535i 540i M5

1988-1991 E30 BMW M3

1988-1994 E32 BMW 740i/iL 750iL

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Rear RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
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T#:361181
Part#: DP3690C
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EBC Redstuff brake pads are designed for high performance models that are driven aggressively on the street. Featuring a low dusting compound, that offers stopping power even when your brake discs are cold. EBC Redstuff pads are comprised of a ceramic particle-enhanced Kevlar-fiber based braking compound. If you have previously tried EBC Redstuff (pre-ceramic compound) this material is light years ahead. It lasts longer, brakes better and is overall quieter. Being a hard wearing pad, bed-in times can be as long as 1000 miles and drivers must be patient until the pad takes up the shape of their brake rotor. This is a truly impressive fast road pad for repeated heavy braking.
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YellowStuff Performance Brake Pad Set, Rear
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T#:361186
Part#: DP4690R
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EBC Yellowstuff brake pads are designed for high friction and strong stopping power, with good heat resistance for heavy braking. In 2021, the formulation was updated to remove copper for environmental compliance, resulting in a longer lifespan but also a longer bedding-in period. As a result, Yellowstuff is no longer recommended for track use and is best suited for high-performance street driving and heavy-duty applications such as towing with trucks and SUVs. For track day use, EBC now recommends Bluestuff pads, which offer quicker bed-in times and better performance in racing conditions while remaining street-friendly.
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Front Brake Pads BlueStuff Performance
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T#:375664
Part#: DP5689NDX
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If you're looking for a race compound pad that performs great on the track but can also be used on the street than EBC BlueStuff pads are what you need. EBC BlueStuff Race Compound Brake Pads are not your regular racing brake pad. Normal racing brake pads need to be warmed up before they get any kind of bite, and can be noisy and wear the rotor pretty fast. EBC BlueStuff gives you all the performance of a race compound, but the difference is that BlueStuff pads perform well when they are cold, are quiet, and are easy on your rotors. The special Deep V-Grooves help catch dust and other debris that can be caused by heavy track use while also venting hot air and gases created during heavy breaking.
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T#:341300
Part#: HB135B.770KT
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A high-performance street pad with much-improved braking performance and without the levels of dust from a factory pad. The Street 5.0 pads are perfect for drivers who don’t want an ordinary replacement pad and want something that will hold up during aggressive street driving. The Street 5.0 pads are similar to the established Hawk HPS pads but with more initial bite. While the HPS pads fill the need of a direct replacement OEM-type pad, the Street 5.0 kicks braking performance into the next gear. With the Street 5.0 pads you can expect:

  • Better stopping power even when the pads are cold
  • Good initial bite (more than on Hawk HPS)
  • Excellent resistance to fade during street use
  • Moderate dust during normal street driving
  • Quiet operation
  • Easy on rotors

This pad set includes pads for both Front and Rear brakes. 

This item fits the following BMWs:
E32 BMW 735i/iL 740i 750iL
E34 BMW All Submodels
E36 BMW M3
E39 BMW 525i 528i
Z3 BMW M Coupe, M Roadster

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T#:361210
Part#: HB135Z.770
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Product Details

A light-duty street pad with improved levels of dust and noise compared to stock ceramic pads. Hawk Ceramic pads pick up where stock pads leave off. They offer improved stopping power over stock but with less dust and are "noise-free". These pads are intended as a daily-driver pad for conditions normally seen during everyday use, not race or autocross environments. 

This pad set includes pads for both FRONT brakes. 

These Front Brake Pads fit the following BMWs: 
1988-1994 E32 BMW 735i, 735il, 740i, 740il 750il 
1989-1995 E34 BMW 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5 
1995-1999 E36 BMW M3 
1997-1998 E39 BMW 528i 
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 M Roadster/ M Coupe including S52 and S54 versions 
2001-2002 E46 BMW M3 

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Rear RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
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T#:369823
Part#: DP3871C
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EBC Redstuff brake pads are designed for high performance models that are driven aggressively on the street. Featuring a low dusting compound, that offers stopping power even when your brake discs are cold. EBC Redstuff pads are comprised of a ceramic particle-enhanced Kevlar-fiber based braking compound. If you have previously tried EBC Redstuff (pre-ceramic compound) this material is light years ahead. It lasts longer, brakes better and is overall quieter. Being a hard wearing pad, bed-in times can be as long as 1000 miles and drivers must be patient until the pad takes up the shape of their brake rotor. This is a truly impressive fast road pad for repeated heavy braking.
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T#:5987822
Part#: 34112282995
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Nao Ceramic pad set is perfect for street driving to maximize comfort, and increase service intervals. There is no better pad for daily driving. Brembo brake pads are the result of years of experience and collaboration with the world's leading carmakers. Specifically designed for the North American market, these Brembo replacement pads offer a terrific combination of performance, comfort, reliability, and longevity. Features: Low brake dust Long service life Reduced vibration Reduced noise No ferrous material
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YellowStuff Performance Brake Pads
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T#:369842
Part#: DP4871R
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EBC Yellowstuff brake pads are designed for high friction and strong stopping power, with good heat resistance for heavy braking. In 2021, the formulation was updated to remove copper for environmental compliance, resulting in a longer lifespan but also a longer bedding-in period. As a result, Yellowstuff is no longer recommended for track use and is best suited for high-performance street driving and heavy-duty applications such as towing with trucks and SUVs. For track day use, EBC now recommends Bluestuff pads, which offer quicker bed-in times and better performance in racing conditions while remaining street-friendly.
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T#:40917459
Part#: DP51079B
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Whether you're carving mountain roads or pushing your car hard on track days, EBC Bluestuff NDX brake pads are built to deliver high-performance braking with long-lasting durability, making them a trusted choice for performance enthusiasts and weekend racers alike.
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EBC Ultimax OE Style Brake Rotor Set - Front - BMW E34 M5
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T#:40985164
Part#: RK786
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Are your rotors warped, glazed, or just worn out? If so, we recommend replacing them with EBC's USR Ultimax brake rotors, EBC's upgrade over stock-style plain rotors. EBC's USR Ultimax brake rotors feature a slotted design and a Black Thermic coating. Slotted rotors help to expel gases and dust create by the brake pads during braking for consistent contact and even, smooth braking. The Black Thermic coating helps to prevent corrosion on non-friction surfaces, ensuring a longer lifespan.
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