BMW Brakes & Brake Parts for BMW E52 Z8 S62 5.0L

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.

500ml HP600 Race Brake Fluid is specifically formulated to deliver superior performance under extreme racing conditions, where braking systems must endure very high temperatures without failure. This premium DOT 4 brake fluid from Hawk Performance exceeds OE specifications and offers exceptional stopping power and reliability.

• Premium DOT 4 Fluid: Surpasses OEM specifications for enhanced performance.
• High Boiling Points: Minimum dry boiling point of 572°F (300°C) and wet boiling point of 383°F (195°C) ensure optimal performance under extreme conditions.
• Race-Ready: Designed for high-performance racing applications, delivering consistent braking power.
• Enhanced Safety: Higher dry boiling point reduces the risk of brake fluid vaporization, providing reliable stopping power.

For racers and high-performance driving enthusiasts, this brake fluid is essential for maintaining optimal braking performance and safety.

TORX SCREWDRIVER SET:

Handy Torx® screwdriver set includes six common bit sizes, perfect for removing door and dashboard panels, interior trim, and smaller underhood components.

Hardened tips have center hole for use with both standard or tamper-proof Torx fasteners. Large grips add comfort and leverage. Handle through-holes make them easy to hang from pegboard hooks.

Entire kit packaged in a convenient molded case.

Sizes include: T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, and T30.

STANDARD SCREWDRIVER SET:

Elevate your craftsmanship with the Schwaben 6 Piece Screwdriver Set!

Crafted with precision and durability in mind, these professional-grade screwdrivers stand the test of time, ensuring reliable performance for countless projects.  Constructed from robust nickel chrome moly, these screwdrivers are built to endure rigorous use, making them reliable companions for various tasks. That's why it's backed by our LIFETIME REPLACEMENT program - because we want this set to stick with you as long as you need it to!

Features:

• Color-Coded Brilliance: Effortlessly switch between flat head and Philips heads, thanks to the intuitive color-coded design. Enhance efficiency and eliminate guesswork.
• Comfortable Control: Experience fatigue-free operation with the ergonomic handles, offering both comfort and precision for intricate tasks.
• Organized Housing: Housed in a molded tray, these commonly used screwdriver sizes are easily portable and organized, reducing the hassle of rummaging through toolboxes.
• Essential Sizes: Curated for versatility, the set includes sizes catering to delicate tasks and robust projects, covering all your needs.

Includes:

• 5.5x100mm flat head screwdriver

• 6.5x150mm flat head screwdriver

• 8x175mm flat head screwdriver

• #1x75mm Phillips screwdriver

• #2x100mm Phillips screwdriver

• #3x150mm Phillips screwdriver

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or reproductive harm. See above warning label as well as http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov for further information on Proposition 65 warnings.

BRAKE CALIPER PISTON TOOL SET:

The Schwaben 18-piece disk brake retractor tool kit screws brake caliper pistons back into their bores to make room needed for new brake pads. An essential tool for working on calipers with threaded pistons, the kit comes with both right-hand and left-hand thread screw jacks, press plate, and 15 different diameter press disks to fit a wide variety of vehicles, both import and domestic, including Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and others.

Made of 100 percent chromalloy steel for strength, durability, and long service life.

PROTECTA SOCKET SET:

Protecta socket are used to keep ugly scratch marks from showing up after torqueing down wheel lugs.

Features:

• Coated six-point deep-well impact sockets 
• Color coded mar-free exterior coatings that prevent nicks and scratches left by plain metal sockets
• 17mm, 19mm and 21mm Sockets included

Use these with your breaker bar or impact gun to remove the tightest wheel bolts and lug nuts: when reinstalling wheels, use them to final torque wheel fasteners to factory specifications.

Combine these with our torque limiting sockets and the Schwaben ½-inch torque wrench for a complete wheel fastener solution.

CALIPER HOOK SET:

• Tired of messing with bent coat hangers or bungee cords to hang your calipers up and out of the way when performing brake maintenance? These hooks make working on your brakes easier by letting you hang your calipers with ease, no more fighting with the bungee cords or zip ties to hold the caliper just right or having to make your own "custom" hooks with wire.
• Holds brake calipers out of the way while working on brakes
• Also use to hang other automotive parts and tools while working on your vehicle.
• Stronger than zip ties or wire.
• Save the brake hose by not hanging caliper by hose.
• Made of  thick steel for strength and durability. length is 8"

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or reproductive harm. See above warning label as well as http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov for further information on Proposition 65 warnings.