Ceramic vs Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: Key Differences for European Cars
Explore the differences between ceramic vs semi-metallic brake pads for European street cars, including performance, noise, and temperature factors.
By Lee Shahin ·
BMW M3 brake upgrades
58 brake upgrades for the G80 BMW M3 (S58 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six) from 18 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 G80 M3 (S58 3.0L) category. Competition, xDrive and Touring (G81) cars can use different parts. Confirm model, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: Vargas Turbo Technologies (9), EBC (8), ECS (6), Hawk (5), 034Motorsport (4), MMX Performance (4), Turner Motorsport (4), Girodisc (3), Pagid Racing (3), ATE (2), MMR Performance (2), Suvneer (2), Assembled By ECS (1), Castrol (1), Genuine BMW (1), Pentosin (1), Racingline (1), TRW (1).
Pads (16)
EBC · Part no. DP52454NDX
DP52454NDX BlueStuff Front Brake Pad Set
The perfect pad for your trackday adventure! Offers increased braking performance and heat resistance over YellowStuff pads.
EBC · Part no. DP42089R
EBC DP42089R Yellowstuff Rear Pads
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
EBC · Part no. DP82454RP1
EBC Racing RP-1 Race Front Brake Pads - BMW M3/M4 G80/G82/G83 W/ Cast Iron Rotors
High-performance track pads with unprecedented modulation and control
EBC · Part no. DP32454C
Front Redstuff Pad Set
A high performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology, and possibly one of the longest lasting pads on the market!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
EBC · Part no. DP42454R
Front YellowStuff Performance Brake Pads
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
EBC · Part no. DP82454RPX
Racing RP-X™ Track And Race Brake Pads - Front
Upgrade your vehicle's stopping capabilities with the track-ready performance of EBC Brakes RP-X front brake pads.
EBC · Part no. DP32089C
Rear Redstuff Pad Set
A high performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology, and possibly one of the longest lasting pads on the market!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with M-sport Brakes For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
Hawk · Part no. HB948B.709
HPS 5.0 Brake Pads - Front
Take your vehicle's stopping power to the next level with Hawk Performance HPS 5.0 Brake Pads.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Hawk · Part no. HB949B.657
HPS 5.0 Brake Pads - Rear
Upgrade your vehicle's stopping capabilities with the Hawk HPS 5.0 High Performance Street Brake Pads.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
MMX Performance · Part no. MMR27-1601-F
RP650 Performance Brake Pad Set - Front
Upgrade your braking with a simple brake pad swap!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
MMX Performance · Part no. MMR27-1602-R
RP650 Performance Brake Pad Set - Rear
Upgrade your braking with a simple brake pad swap!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 8302-RS29
RSL29 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Front
Popular street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 8302-4932-RS29KT
RSL29 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Front & Rear
Popular aggressive street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 493229
RSL29 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Rear
Popular street and endurance racing pad. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Suvneer · Part no. ADP-005R
Racing Brake Pads - Front
Essential for managing the increased weight and power of modern G-chassis M-cars.
Suvneer · Part no. ADP-006R
Racing Brake Pads - Rear
Provides the necessary balance for cars equipped with Ceramic Braking systems, ensuring consistent control and fade resistance at the limit.
Rotors (13)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-1019
2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade - Front - 380x36mm
A upgraded 2-piece rotor design featuring j-slots
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2017
2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade - Rear - 370x24mm
A upgraded 2-piece rotor design featuring j-slots
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-2017
Replacement Rear Rotor Ring Set - G8X BMW M2/M3/M4
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for 034-301-2017
EBC · Part no. SG2F022
Front Racing 2-Piece Rotors - Slotted (380x36)
A direct fitment performance rotor that is lighter than the oem brake disc and boasts a 2 piece deisgn!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes
ECS · Part no. 34108093709-X
Front V5 Drilled Brake Rotors - Set (380x36)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a matte black zinc coating for corrosion protection.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
ECS · Part no. 34207889663-X
Rear V5 Drilled Brake Rotors - Set (370x24)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a GeoSpec® corrosion-resistant coating.
Girodisc · Part no. A1-282
G8X Slotted Front Rotors Non-CCB
Girodisc · Part no. IRD1-282
GiroDisc 2021+ BMW M2/M3/M4 (G8X Excl CCM) Slotted Front Rings
Girodisc · Part no. A2-282
Two-Piece Slotted Rear Brake Rotors (370x24mm)
Increase braking performance while decreasing unsprung mass!
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles with Standard Brakes
MMR Performance · Part no. MMR30-1601-F
2-Piece Front Brake Rotors - Pair (380x36mm)
Designed to run up to 30% cooler than factory brake rotors
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
MMR Performance · Part no. MMR30-1602-R
2-Piece Rear Brake Rotors - Pair (370x24mm)
Designed to run up to 30% cooler than factory brake rotors
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon Brakes
MMX Performance · Part no. MMR30-1603-F
Front 2-Piece Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors - Pair (380x36mm)
A direct bolt-on Carbon Ceramic upgrade for your factory steel rotors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without the factory Carbon Ceramic Brake Package - Upgrade for base steel rotors only
MMX Performance · Part no. MMR30-1604-R
Rear 2-Piece Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors - Pair (370x24mm)
A direct bolt-on Carbon Ceramic upgrade for your factory steel rotors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without the factory Carbon Ceramic Brake Package - Upgrade for base steel rotors only
Brake Kits (11)
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34108093705AKT
Front Brake Service Kit
Featuring Performance V5 Drilled Rotors
Genuine BMW · Part no. 34108855466
Carbon Ceramic Retrofit Brake Kit - G80 M3
Full carbon ceramic brake kit!
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XFBBLK6
Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit - Black
Robust 6-piston setup to ensure your braking performance matches the car’s power levels.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XFBRED6
Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit - Red
Transform the handling dynamics of your G8X BMW with the VTT Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XFBSIL6
Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit - Silver
Engineered for the heavy braking demands of the G8X chassis, the VTT Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit is the perfect balance of track-ready performance and street-legal safety.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XRB-BLK6
Ultimate Lightweight Rear RACE Brake Kit (No Parking Brake) - Black
The VTT Ultimate Lightweight Rear Brake Kit bridges the gap between a dedicated drag racing setup and a capable street machine.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XRB-BLK4
Ultimate Lightweight Rear RACE Brake Kit (No Parking Brake) - Black
The ideal choice for BMW G8X owners looking to put their vehicle on a "serious diet" without sacrificing the safety of a vented braking system.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XRB-RED6
Ultimate Lightweight Rear RACE Brake Kit (No Parking Brake) - Red
Engineered for the serious G8X enthusiast, the VTT Ultimate Lightweight Rear Brake Kit focuses on maximizing mechanical grip by slashing rotating mass.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XRB-RED4
Ultimate Lightweight Rear RACE Brake Kit (No Parking Brake) - Red
Provides a true plug-and-play upgrade for BMW owners looking to optimize their vehicle's power-to-weight ratio.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-G8XRB-SIL6
Ultimate Lightweight Rear RACE Brake Kit (No Parking Brake) - Silver
Engineered for the enthusiast who demands both form and function, the Ultimate Lightweight Rear Brake Kit offers a professional-grade braking solution.
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTT-BRAKE-G8X
Ultimate Rear Drag Brake Conversion Kit
As the first kit of its kind for the G8X platform, it is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between heavy factory hardware and the specialized needs of drag racing.
Lines (9)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-303-0028
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line Kit
Unlike the stock rubber hose, this stainless steel braided hose will not bulge or expand with brake pressure
ECS · Part no. 008604LAKT
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Complete Kit
Manufactured by ECS Tuning to replicate your stock lines. (DOT-compliant)
ECS · Part no. 008604LA01
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Front
Manufactured by ECS Tuning to replicate your stock lines. (DOT-compliant)
ECS · Part no. 010025ECS01B
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Front
Manufactured by ECS Tuning to replicate your stock lines. (DOT-compliant)
ECS · Part no. 008604LA02
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Rear
Manufactured by ECS Tuning to replicate your stock lines. (DOT-compliant)
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 008614LA09AKT
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Complete Kit
DOT compliant, Made in USA, New low profile hardware, Superior corrosion resistance!
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 022760TMS01
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Front
New low profile hardware! Twice the corrosion resistance of standard SS Lines!
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 008614LA01
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Front
Sporting new low profile hardware! New superior zinc-nickel coating for ultimate corrosion resistance! DOT compliant and made in USA!
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 008614LA02
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Rear
Longer life thanks to Zinc-Nickel corrosion resistant plating! New low profile hardware! Made in USA and DOT compliant!
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)
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