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

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:

1995-1999 E36 BMW 318Ti 318i

2000-2005 E46 BMW 323i 325i/ci/xi

2003-2008 Z4 BMW

Upgrade your BMW's braking performance with the ECS Big Brake Kit, designed to deliver enhanced stopping power and reduced brake fade. This comprehensive kit includes 6-piston calipers from the E82, E88, and the E9X BMW Performance big brake kit, along with original equipment pads for optimal braking efficiency. The package also incorporates 325x25 ECS 2-piece rotors, ECS caliper brackets, Exact Fit braided stainless reinforced brake lines, essential hardware, and one liter of Pentosin Super DOT4 Brake Fluid.

Key Benefits:

• Enhanced braking performance with reduced brake fade
• Includes 6-piston calipers and original equipment pads for improved efficiency
• Incorporates ECS 2-piece rotors and caliper brackets for better functionality
• Exact Fit braided stainless reinforced brake lines for durability
• Comprehensive hardware and Pentosin Super DOT4 Brake Fluid included

The ECS Big Brake Kit ensures that brake bias remains stable, making it suitable for various applications. For track use, consider pairing with a more aggressive rear pad. These calipers are compatible with most 17” wheels; however, please refer to the attached template for fitment verification. Additionally, follow the attached installation guide for replacing the OEM caliper carrier with the ECS caliper carrier.

BMW E46 Front And Rear Brake Pad Kit - EBC RedStuff is engineered for BMW enthusiasts who demand high-performance braking with reduced dust. These premium pads feature a Kevlar fiber compound enhanced with ceramic particles, delivering exceptional stopping power for aggressive street driving while remaining low dust. EBC RedStuff pads provide an upgrade in durability, longevity, and quietness over previous formulas.

• Designed for high-performance street driving, offering reliable braking power even when cold
• Kevlar-based, ceramic-enhanced compound for improved durability and reduced dust
• Extended pad life with superior braking performance, perfect for repeated heavy braking
• Quieter operation compared to standard pads, enhancing driving comfort
• Requires up to 1000 miles to fully bed in for optimal performance

Upgrade your BMW E46 with the EBC RedStuff Front and Rear Brake Pad Kit for cleaner, quieter, and stronger braking performance on every drive.

From years of European automotive experience, the enthusiasts at ECS Tuning have developed a strong understanding of what it takes to produce a quality high-performance brake pad. After thousands of miles and many different pad compounds, they've landed on the ideal blend for the new EP24 "Enthusiast Performance" brake pad! If you're looking for a streetable, track-capable, performance brake pad, look no further than the ECS EP24!

Features & Benefits:

Strong stopping power - Increased coefficient of friction offers satisfying stopping power when cold (a necessity for a street pad!) and even more G-force-inducing power when they warm up. With cold and warm friction comparable to Hawk HPS (and higher than many other street pads) the stopping experience with the EP24 pad is impressive for street-driven vehicles on streetable tires. Positive initial bite - Race pads have the reputation of acting like an on/off switch, which is a no-go for a pad for a street application. The EP24 offers OE-level initial bite for low-stress braking in stop-and-go situations. Reasonable dust - Race pads utilize a high metallic composition. Pads that use high amounts of metal not only dust terribly, but also will bake onto wheels with high temperatures and are a bear to clean. This is not the case with these performance street pads. Now using these pads on most of our shop cars, we’ve found over time that dust is comparable to factory pads in most applications (with greatly improved braking performance). Quiet braking - It’s not a race pad, so it shouldn’t squeal like one. While not as quiet as our ceramic DD23 pad, you’ll still be able to drive your spouse to dinner. Long life - This should be an obvious one. Even in a performance pad, your daily driver pads should last and last, so that was key in selecting our ideal compound. This compound wears slower and is kinder to rotors than two of the top competitors.

EP24 "Enthusiast Performance" brake pads are included in our Lifetime Replacement Program for worry-free motoring.

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 Rear brakes with comfort, reliability, and optimal lifespan in mind.

Brake components in this kit:

• Pagid OEM Rear Brake Pads
• Zimmerman Rear Rotors
• New 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

Schwaben Handheld Vacuum/Bleeder Kit is a versatile tool designed for automotive enthusiasts and professionals. This comprehensive kit allows for efficient vacuum application and brake bleeding, streamlining maintenance tasks.

• Versatile Functionality: Ideal for both on- and off-car testing, this kit can add vacuum to various components.
• Brake Bleeding Capability: Includes adapters to easily bleed brakes by pulling brake fluid through the bleeder screw.
• Complete Kit: Contains a vacuum pump, fluid container, hoses, assorted vacuum hose fittings, and a bleed nipple for comprehensive use.
• Convenient and Efficient: Simplifies routine maintenance tasks, making it a valuable addition to any workshop.

The Schwaben Handheld Vacuum/Bleeder Kit is perfect for automotive maintenance, offering a practical solution for testing and brake service.