The Ultimate Braking Upgrades for your E46 M3
Braking upgrades are some of the most effective for improving lap times and staying on the throttle as long as possible. With the abilities to reign in high horsepower and drastically reduce stopping distances, improved braking components allow you to drive closer to your limit and spend less time on the stopping pedal and more time on the throttle. ECS has everything your E46 M3 needs to completely upgrade your brakes, from improved pads and rotors to big brake kits and high-performance setups, we have the parts you need to get the most from your ultimate driving machine.
The Ultimate Upgrades
Fits:
BMW E46 M3 S54 (2001-2006)
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ES#3479341
Triton R Big Brake Kit - Front
Featuring Spartan Evolution's massive Triton R 6-Piston forged calipers and high quality 2-Piece rotors for the best braking performance possible on the track!
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Brand:
ES#:
3490881
Mfg#:
SPR.M1.3133
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ES#3479345
Triton R Big Brake Kit - Rear
Featuring Spartan Evolution's massive Triton R 4-Piston forged calipers and high quality 2-Piece rotors for the best braking performance possible on the track!
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Brand:
ES#:
3490882
Mfg#:
SPR.M1.3134
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ECS BMW Performance 6-Piston Front Big Brake Kit
Give your BMW incredible stopping power with BMW Performance calipers from the 135i performance braking package. With Genuine BMW rotors and ECS DD23 Daily Driver pads.
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Brand:
ES#:
3470592
Mfg#:
341136462AKT1
Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Featuring front and rear ECS 2-piece semi-floating cross drilled and slotted rotors and ECS EP24 Enthusiast Performance pads
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For vehicles without competition package
For vehicles without competition package
Brand:
ES#:
3046851
Mfg#:
000505ECS01AKT4
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Front & Rear Brake Service Kit
Featuring ECS V5 brake rotors and ECS DD23 "Daily Driver" ceramic pads.
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Brand:
ES#:
2598527
Mfg#:
E46M3FRBRK-KT1
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ES#4376080
HARD Motorsport FULL Brake Cooling Duct RACE Kit - M3 - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
An excellent way to keep your brakes cool to reduce overheating
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Includes Hard Motorsport M3 size backing plates
Includes Hard Motorsport M3 size backing plates
Brand:
ES#:
3177459
Mfg#:
E46RACEBRKECOOL1
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E46 M3 HARD Motorsport Brake Duct Inlets and Fog Light Delete
An excellent way to keep your brakes cool to reduce overheating
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For M3's and Non-M E46 BMW's with the M-Tech front bumper.
For M3's and Non-M E46 BMW's with the M-Tech front bumper.
Brand:
ES#:
3177457
Mfg#:
DUCTINLETS.E46
HARD Motorsport Big Brake Cooling Backing Plates - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Cooling backing plates to help reduce brake fade
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For vehicles with a 355mm Big Brake Kit
For vehicles with a 355mm Big Brake Kit
Brand:
ES#:
3177448
Mfg#:
BACKPLTE.E46.355
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HARD Motorsport Brake Cooling Duct Clubsport Kit - No Backing Plates - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
An excellent way to keep your brakes cool to reduce overheating
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For M3's and Non-M E46 BMW's with the M-Tech front bumper.
For M3's and Non-M E46 BMW's with the M-Tech front bumper.
Brand:
ES#:
3177460
Mfg#:
E46STBRKECOOL1
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HARD Motorsport M3 Brake Cooling Backing Plates - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
An excellent way to keep your brakes cool to reduce overheating
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For M3's and vehicles with an M3 rotor conversion
For M3's and vehicles with an M3 rotor conversion
Brand:
ES#:
3177449
Mfg#:
BACKPLTE.E46.M3
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Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Complete Kit
DOT-compliant hoses for the finishing touch
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Brand:
ES#:
11001
Mfg#:
E46698000
Stainless Steel Brake Line Set - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Designed to create a quicker, firmer, more consistent pedal response - DOT compliant
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Brand:
ES#:
3024287
Mfg#:
PLBE46M3DCOAT
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Hawk DTC-70 Race Brake Pad Set
Extremely high torque track pad with an aggressive yet controllable bite
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Brand:
ES#:
1873791
Mfg#:
HB194U.570
rear Hawk DTC-70 brake pads
Extremely high torque track pad with an aggressive yet controllable bite
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Brand:
ES#:
251473
Mfg#:
HB518U.642
Front Blue 9012 Racing Brake Pad Set
#1 Selling brake pad material for SCCA.
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Brand:
ES#:
240587
Mfg#:
HB464E.764
Rear Blue 9012 Racing Brake Pad Set
#1 Selling brake pad material for SCCA.
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Brand:
ES#:
251476
Mfg#:
HB518E.642
Front And Rear Brake Pad Kit - Hawk HPS 5.0
Next generation high performance street brake pad offering greater stopping power and pedal feel, with very low dust and noise
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Brand:
ES#:
2772038
Mfg#:
HB464B.764KT
Front And Rear Brake Pad Kit - Hawk Ceramic
Pads featuring ceramic composite compound for ultra low noise and dust
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Brand:
ES#:
2593951
Mfg#:
HB464Z.764KT1
Front And Rear Brake Pad Kit - Hawk HPS
A set of upgraded pads for spirited driving
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Brand:
ES#:
2593938
Mfg#:
HB464F.764KT1
EBC RedStuff Brake Pad Kit
High performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology
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Brand:
ES#:
2602793
Mfg#:
DP31118CKT
RSL29 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Front And Rear
Popular street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
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Brand:
ES#:
3551085
Mfg#:
12952685RSL29KT
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Front YellowStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
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Brand:
ES#:
517800
Mfg#:
DP4689R
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Rear Performance Brake Pad Set - YellowStuff
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
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Brand:
ES#:
517816
Mfg#:
DP41118R
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Front And Rear Cool Carbon Street Sport Pad Set - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Excellent street pad developed for daily driving and with a friction level increasing with heat for an added layer of protection when additional braking performance could be required.
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Brand:
ES#:
2804486
Mfg#:
7592-D946KT
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Front And Rear Cool Carbon Street Sport Pad Set - (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Excellent street pad developed for daily driving and with a friction level increasing with heat for an added layer of protection when additional braking performance could be required.
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For vehicles without the Competition Package
For vehicles without the Competition Package
Brand:
ES#:
2804465
Mfg#:
7284-D394KT
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Front & Rear Euro Ceramic Brake Pad Kit
Offers excellent pedal feedback, low dust, and smooth initial bite. A favorite among BMW enthusiasts.
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Brand:
ES#:
2593534
Mfg#:
EUR946KT
E46 M3 Front Porsche Caliper Adapter - Pair
Increase the stopping power of your M3.
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Brand:
ES#:
3209781
Mfg#:
BR0025
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Front Porsche Caliper Adapter - Pair
Increase the stopping power of your CSL M3.
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For vehicles with CSL Brake Package
For vehicles with CSL Brake Package
Brand:
ES#:
3209777
Mfg#:
BR0019
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Front Porsche Conversion Braided Brake Lines
Be sure to have high quality brake lines for your Porsche caliper upgrade!
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Brand:
ES#:
3209669
Mfg#:
BL12
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