Looking for a stock replacement front brake pad? This set is made to fit the caliper style used on several BMW chassis/platforms, including the E39 525i & 528i (1997-2003), the E90 325i/325xi/328i/328xi/330i/330xi (2006-2007), the E82 128i (2008-2013), the E60 525i/525xi (2006-2007 with M Sport option), and the E89 Z4 30i and 35i roadsters. Check your fitment carefully! This pad set is pretty specific to the models / info listed.
The DFC 5000 Advanced Street pads have all of the qualities and engineering of more expensive Sport/Track pads, but in a street-friendly formula that is ideal for regular day-to-day driving. (Comparable to StopTech 308 street compound, # 308.10610, which was discontinued.)
Choosing the best brake pad for your driving is a critical safety decision, in addition to other considerations. What we use on the race track, or even autocross, is rarely what we would recommend for the street. The DFC 5000 Street pads were formulated using decades of braking expertise that makes them outshine other pad formulas, and making them very livable and user-friendly on the road.
DFC 5000 Street Pad Attributes -
- Engineered strictly for street use, just like an OEM pad
- BMW chassis/model-specific pad formulas
- Moderate initial bite (not so much that they're 'touchy')
- Smooth and quiet modulation
- Low dust (unlike factory BMW pads!)
- Easy on rotors and very good pad wear rates
The Tech Behind DFC 5000 Advanced Pads:
- Positive Mold - Ensures consistent material density throughout the pad
- Post-cured - Eliminates any friction material impurities
- Scorched - Heat-treated to minimize initial break-in time
- Chamfered - Reduces noise when applying the brakes
- Slotted (when applicable) to dissipate heat and prevent brake fade
- Rubber-Steel-Rubber shim - Reduces noise, vibration, and harshness
No brake pad is a one-for-all answer for BMW enthusiasts. These pads work best when used for daily driving and commuting, but will not work well in a track environment (maybe autocross). For spirited street driving, autocross, or very light track use, give one of our knowledgeable sales staff a call or e-mail and we'll be happy to help select the best pad based on your BMW and how you plan to use it.
BMW Fitments:
1 Series
E82 / E88 (08-13) > 128i
3 Series
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 325i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 325xi
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 328xi
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 330i
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 (06-13) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i 97-98
E39 (97-03) > 528i 99-00
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525xi N52 (2006-2007)
Z Series
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive30i
E89 Z4 (2009-2016) > Z4 sDrive35i