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BMW M240i brake upgrades
25 brake upgrades for the G42 BMW M240i (B58 3.0L turbo inline-six) from 13 brands. Performance pads, rotors, lines and big brake kits.
Before you order
- Rotor and pad fitment depends on the brake package fitted to the car. Confirm rotor diameter on the retailer page.
- Big brake kits state a minimum wheel diameter.
- Brakes are safety-critical. Have installation checked by a qualified technician.
- Listings are read from the retailer's G42 M240i category. xDrive and rear-wheel-drive cars can use different parts. Confirm drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: EBC (6), Brembo (4), Hawk (3), ATE (2), Dinan (2), Castrol (1), DBA (1), ECS (1), Genuine BMW (1), Genuine BMW M Performance (1), Pentosin (1), Racingline (1), TRW (1).
Fluid (9)
ATE · Part no. SL6
SL6 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
A low viscosity fluid replacing DOT 4 fluid. Boiling point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet 175°C (347°F)
ATE · Part no. TYPE200
TYP 200 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
DOT4 compliant. Boiling point - Dry 280?C (536?F) / Wet 200?C (392?F)
Castrol · Part no. SRF
Castrol SRF Racing Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
Ultra high performing silicone-based brake fluid that exceeds DOT5 boiling points
Hawk · Part no. HP520
HP520 Street Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for high performance street specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Hawk · Part no. HP600
HP600 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Hawk · Part no. HP660
HP660 Race Brake Fluid - 500ml
Made for high performance race specifications and handles a higher dry boiling point than a typical off the shelf brake fluid.
Pentosin · Part no. 1204114
Super DOT4 Brake Fluid - 500mL
Boiling Point - Dry 265°C (509°F) / Wet >165°C (329°F)
Racingline · Part no. VWR69000BF1
RBF312 Racing Brake Fluid - 500ml
Highly refined Super DOT4 giving a significantly higher boiling point than a regular DOT5.1
TRW · Part no. PFB532
DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid - 1 Liter
TRW DOT 5.1 fluid. Boiling point - Dry 269°C (516°F) / Wet 187°C (368°F)
Brake Kits (7)
Brembo · Part no. 1N1.9070A2
Brembo Front GT Big Brake Kit - Red 6-Piston Calipers - Cross Drilled Rotors (380x34mm)
Brembo · Part no. 1N3.9070AS
Brembo GT-S-1N-.9070A (GT|S Systems) W/ TY3 Rotors - 1N3.9070AS
Brembo · Part no. 3K3.9072A
Brembo Pista Front Big Brake For G20 BMW 380x35 Typ3
Brembo · Part no. 1N3.9070A5
G20 Front Brembo Big Brake GT 6 Piston Cast Monoblock 380x34 TY3 Rotor Yellow Caliper
Dinan · Part no. D290-1007-G
Dinan Front Big Brake Kit
Front 6-Piston - 395x34mm - Grey
Dinan · Part no. D290-1007-R
Front 6-Piston Big Brake Kit - 395x34mm - Red Calipers
Upgrade your brakes and increase stopping power with Dinan's bolt on big brake upgrade!
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34108854026
M-Performance Braking Retrofit Kit - Front & Rear
Upgrade your braking system with a factory M-Performance kit! Includes pads, rotors, calipers, wear sensors, and backing plates.
Pads (7)
EBC · Part no. DP52415NDX
EBC Bluestuff NDX Brake Pad Sets
intermediate-grade track day and race pads
EBC · Part no. UD1656
EBC Brakes
EBC · Part no. DP52130NDX
Front BlueStuff NDX Trackday Brake Pad Set
The perfect pad for your trackday adventure! Offers increased braking performance and heat resistance over YellowStuff pads.
EBC · Part no. DP82133RP1
RP-1 Race Disc Brake Pad Set
Transform your vehicle's stopping capabilities with the EBC RP-1 ultra-high-performance track day brake pads.
EBC · Part no. DP82130RP1
RP-1 Race Disc Brake Pad Set
Unlock the full stopping potential of your vehicle with EBC Brakes RP-1 Track and Race Brake Pads.
EBC · Part no. DP52133NDX
Rear BlueStuff NDX Trackday Brake Pad Set
The perfect pad for your trackday adventure! Offers increased braking performance and heat resistance over YellowStuff pads.
ECS · Part no. EP24-1609
Front EP24 "Enthusiast Performance" Brake Pad Set
This enthusiast-developed high-performance street and light track pad offers an ideal solution for the spirited commuter and weekend autocross driver alike.
Rotors (1)
DBA · Part no. DBA3419SKT
Street T2 Slotted Rear Brake Rotor Set - 345x24mm
Upgrade to DBA's T2 Street Series Brake Rotors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with Standard Brakes or Motorsport Engineering Package
Caliper (1)
Genuine BMW · Part no. 34116872572
Repair Kit, Guide Pin (Sold as Pair)
Replacement guide pins for the front brake calipers.
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- BMW M240i fuel & ignition
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- BMW M240i drivetrain
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