BMW Brakes & Brake Parts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

When replacing your worn out brakes, the market is flooded with performance options. If your BMW doesn't see track time, it's not very practical. Performance pads and rotors tend to result in a lack of bite at low braking temperatures and cause excessive noise in daily driven vehicles that becomes irritating. BMW brakes from the factory are perfectly suited for trips around town, across the country, and even the occasional spirited driving session, delivering smooth, quiet, and long lasting performance. 

Included in this E46 BMW brake package are all of the OEM equivalent components needed to replace your Front and Rear brakes with comfort, reliability, and optimal lifespan in mind.

Brake components in this kit:

• Pagid OEM Front & Rear Brake Pads
• Zimmerman Front & Rear Rotors
• New Front & Rear Wear Sensors
• Brand New Stainless Steel Set Screws
• Syl-Glide Silicone Brake Lubricant 

Fits the following BMWs:
1999-2006 E46 BMW 330i, 330Ci, 330xi

135/BMW Performance brakes for your E36 and E46! This kit uses the factory BMW Performance Brembo 6-piston calipers (same as 135i) with E46 330-sized rotors (325x25mm / 12.8") for a bolt on braking upgrade. Everything comes complete - 6-piston calipers, rotors, custom caliper bracket, brake lines, and a pad sensor. Choose your preferred brake fluid and brake pads below (or call us for a recommendation).

Brake rotor options -

• OEM Pagid Coated - blank rotors with anti-corrosion coating
• Turner/Centric cross-drilled
• Turner/Centric slotted
• Turner/Cetnric cross-drilled & slotted
• BMW Peformance floating and cross-drilled
• ECS 2-piece floating with cross-drilled and slotted

Brake pad options -

• OEM Textar (same as stock 135i)
• Centric Posi-Quiet - nearly dust-free (Turner preferred!)
• Hawk Ceramic nearly dust-free
• Hawk HPS performance
• StopTech performance

This is a direct fit to all E36 and E46 (not E46 M3) and comes with a lot more braking power than standard (especially on non-M E36). Consequently there will be more front brake bias - the front brakes have more bite than before. During normal street driving all you will notice is that the brakes feel stronger. For track driving we recommend a more aggressive rear pad to balance the brake bias or a StopTech or Brembo big brake kit that has been properly engineered for the chassis (not a retrofit).

Requires 17" wheels and wheel spacers may be required depending on wheel spoke design. E46 Style 68 wheels shown are used with 5mm spacer.

When replacing your worn out brakes, the market is flooded with performance options. If your BMW doesn't see track time, it's not very practical. Performance pads and rotors tend to result in a lack of bite at low braking temperatures and cause excessive noise in daily driven vehicles that becomes irritating. BMW brakes from the factory are perfectly suited for trips around town, across the country, and even the occasional spirited driving session, delivering smooth, quiet, and long lasting performance. 

Included in this E46 BMW brake package are all of the OEM equivalent components needed to replace your Front and Rear brakes with comfort, reliability, and optimal lifespan in mind.

Brake components in this kit:

• Textar Front & Rear Brake Pads
• Zimmerman Front & Rear Rotors
• Febi Front & Rear Wear Sensors
• Brand New Stainless Steel Set Screws
• Syl-Glide Silicone Brake Lubricant 

Fits the following BMWs:
1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i Touring, 323Ci Convertible, 325i/Ci 328i/Ci

When replacing your worn out brakes, the market is flooded with performance options. If your BMW doesn't see track time, it's not very practical. Performance pads and rotors tend to result in a lack of bite at low braking temperatures and cause excessive noise in daily driven vehicles that becomes irritating. BMW brakes from the factory are perfectly suited for trips around town, across the country, and even the occasional spirited driving session, delivering smooth, quiet, and long lasting performance. 

Included in this E46 BMW brake package are all of the OEM equivalent components needed to replace your Front brakes with comfort, reliability, and optimal lifespan in mind.

Brake components in this kit:

• Pagid OEM Front Brake Pads
• Zimmerman Front Rotors
• New Front Wear Sensors
• Brand New Stainless Steel Set Screws
• Syl-Glide Silicone Brake Lubricant 

Fits the following BMWs:
1999-2006 E46 BMW 330i, 330Ci, 330xi

When replacing your worn out brakes, the market is flooded with performance options. If your BMW doesn't see track time, it's not very practical. Performance pads and rotors tend to result in a lack of bite at low braking temperatures and cause excessive noise in daily driven vehicles that becomes irritating. BMW brakes from the factory are perfectly suited for trips around town, across the country, and even the occasional spirited driving session, delivering smooth, quiet, and long lasting performance. 

Included in this E46 BMW brake package are all of the OEM equivalent components needed to replace your Front and Rear brakes with comfort, reliability, and optimal lifespan in mind.

Brake components in this kit:

• Textar Front & Rear Brake Pads
• Zimmerman Front & Rear Rotors
• Brand New Front & Rear Wear Sensors
• Brand New Stainless Steel Set Screws
• Syl-Glide Silicone Brake Lubricant 

Fits the following BMWs:
E46 BMW 325xi

This brake package for the E46 330i, 330Ci, 330xi comes with everything you need to perform a major brake overhaul -

Rotor Options:

• aftermarket Made in Germany rotors
• OEM Brembo rotors
• Turner cross-drilled sport rotors
• Turner slotted performance rotors
• Turner drilled+slotted sport rotors
• ECS 2-piece floating front rotors with Turner drilled+slotted rear rotors

Pad Options:

• OEM 330 spec pads
• OEM M3 spec pads (more aggressive and more feel)
• Centric Posi-Quiet dust-less
• StopTech Street Performance
• race pads

Additional items included:

• Rotor retaining screws
• Front and rear pad wear sensors
• Brake fluid

Braided stainless steel brake lines are optional and recommended for track or aggressive street use.

Our brake package uses the same replacement parts from the same manufacturers as BMW dealers use to service your car. The big difference is that we're able to offer these parts for a substantial savings from the dealer markup price. As an independent company we're able to buy our parts from multiple OEM suppliers whereas BMW dealers must buy their parts from BMW. We're able to shop from different vendors which gets you a better price while still maintaining original quality. You don't have to pay high prices at the dealer to get the same quality and performance.

In some cases, we offer performance alternatives to the OEM items. For an enthusiastic BMW owner, the standard BMW part may be inadequate and we offer an upgraded part, based on our 20+ years of BMW tuning experience. We seek out high quality suppliers and designs that we would want on our own vehicles. Many times performance parts will fix a design flaw with the original BMW part, improving your performance at the same time.
 

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E46 Brake Package fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW 330i 330Ci 330Xi

This caliper bushing kit will eliminate flex caused by weak rubber caliper bushings. As the brake pedal is pressed the caliper grabs the rotor and twists on its mounting bushings. The rubber bushings allow the caliper to deflect and twist which affects pedal feel and results in uneven pad wear. These solid brass bushings will not twist or deflect so your calipers can squeeze the pads evenly on both sides of the rotor (sort of like what multi-piston big brakes do). This will give you much longer pad life and a more consistent pedal feel. This is the most complete kit we have ever sold with stainless steel caliper slide bolts, o-rings, and new dust boots. Unlike other kits, these bushings are pressed into the caliper and will not shift or slide on their own.

Installation is straightforward: remove the old rubber bushings and press in the new brass bushings (we recommend special tool 003326ECS03). High temp caliper grease or anti-seize is required. The new bushings include an inner o-ring that helps trap grease on the slide bolt, reducing friction and wear.

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For most models with floating calipers. Fits the rear of E90/2 and E60, but for the front you'll need the kit found here. Does not fit E30 models with Girling calipers, but is compatible with Ate calipers. 

These 2-piece floating rotors help dissipate heat better than a standard cast iron rotor and are also lighter for less unsprung weight. Managing heat in the brake system is vital to braking performance, especially on the track or when driven hard. It's why your brake rotors have internal vanes that vent heat as the rotor spins. These 2-piece ECS rotors feature an outer cast iron friction surface ring that is separate from the aluminum center hat. This allows better airflow through the vanes and for the friction ring can expand as it gets hot. The rotors are also cross-drilled for better ventilation and slotted to improve brake pad performance.

ECS 2-Piece Rotors feature:

• Aluminum hats for light weight
• Heat-treated cast iron friction rings
• 2-piece assembly improves brake cooling
• Anti-corrosion coating on non-friction surfaces and hard anodizing on rotor hat

These are the same size as the stock rotors so your stock caliper and mounting bracket will fit and there will be no clearance issues with your wheels or to other components. Stainless steel rotor retaining screws are included. You can use these with any brake pad.

Price is for the pair of brake rotors.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3 with CSL or ZCP brakes
2006-2008 E85 E86 BMW Z4 M Coupe Z4 M Roadster

ECS Tuning designed these caliper brackets to allow you to upgrade to CSL rotors without the pricetag of OEM part #34112282619, they are functionally the same part.

These will work with any 345x28mm E46 M3 rotor, and you do not need to upgrade from stock brake lines, calipers, or pads - they will all work with this bracket. Allows you to upgrade the size of your rotors!

This kit includes a carrier for the left and right side of your vehicle, allowing you to convert to ZCP/CSL rotors for half the price of the OEM carriers!

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

These 2-piece floating rotors help dissipate heat better than a standard cast iron rotor and are also lighter for less unsprung weight. Managing heat in the brake system is vital to braking performance, especially on the track or when driven hard. It's why your brake rotors have internal vanes that vent heat as the rotor spins. These 2-piece ECS rotors feature an outer cast iron friction surface ring that is separate from the aluminum center hat. This allows better airflow through the vanes and for the friction ring can expand as it gets hot. The rotors are also cross-drilled for better ventilation and slotted to improve brake pad performance.

ECS 2-Piece Rotors feature:

• Aluminum hats for light weight
• Heat-treated cast iron friction rings
• 2-piece assembly improves brake cooling
• Anti-corrosion coating on non-friction surfaces and hard anodizing on rotor hat

These are the same size as the stock rotors so your stock caliper and mounting bracket will fit and there will be no clearance issues with your wheels or to other components. Stainless steel rotor retaining screws are included. You can use these with any brake pad.

Price is for the pair of brake rotors.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
1999-2003 E39 BMW M5
2006-2008 E85 E86 BMW Z4 M Coupe Z4 M Roadster

Is your BMW showing signs of grinding, pulsating, or reduced stopping power? It might be time to replace your rotors. Ensure optimal braking performance by checking and replacing worn components, including pads and calipers. Keep your braking system in prime condition for safe driving. Explore the Brake Pad Bedding DIY guide below for maximum efficiency from your pads and rotors.

Benefits:

• Improved braking performance
• Enhanced safety while driving
• Increased longevity of braking components