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 ·
2015-2020 BMW M4 brake upgrades
73 brake upgrades for the F82 2015-2020 BMW M4 (S55 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six) from 17 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 F82 M4 (S55 3.0L) category. Competition Package, CS, GTS and convertible (F83) cars can use different parts. Confirm model year and options on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: 034Motorsport (9), Assembled By ECS (8), Hawk (8), Turner Motorsport (8), EBC (7), ECS (7), Genuine BMW M Performance (7), Brembo (6), Pagid Racing (3), ATE (2), Girodisc (2), Castrol (1), Goodridge (1), Pentosin (1), Racingline (1), TRW (1), Vargas Turbo Technologies (1).
Pads (16)
EBC · Part no. DP52360NDX
Front BlueStuff NDX Trackday Brake Pad Set
The perfect pad for your trackday adventure! Offers increased braking performance and heat resistance over YellowStuff pads.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles WITHOUT Carbon Ceramic brakes
EBC · Part no. DP32360C
Front EBC RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
High performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
EBC · Part no. DP42360R
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. 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.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
EBC · Part no. DP32133C
Rear EBC RedStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
High performance street pad featuring Kevlar technology.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
EBC · Part no. DP42133R
Rear EBC YellowStuff Performance Brake Pad Set
EBC's premium sport street pad that offers high friction levels and heat fade resistance
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
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.
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles Without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA)
ECS · Part no. EP24-1656
Rear 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.
Hawk · Part no. HB765B.664KT
Front & Rear HPS 5.0 Performance Brake Pad Kit
Next generation high performance street brake pad offering greater stopping power and pedal feel, with very low dust and noise
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
Hawk · Part no. HB765G.664KT
Front And Rear Racing Brake Pad Kit - DTC-60
Upgrade to Hawk performance pads
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic brakes
Hawk · Part no. HB765B.664
Front HPS 5.0 Performance Brake Pad Set
Next generation high performance street brake pad offering greater stopping power and pedal feel, with very low dust and noise
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Hawk · Part no. HB765N.664
Hawk HP Plus Brake Pads - Front
A compound can take the heat at the track and get you home safely
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Hawk · Part no. HB766B.624
Rear HPS 5.0 Performance Brake Pad Set
Next generation high performance street brake pad offering greater stopping power and pedal feel, with very low dust and noise
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 4933RSL1
RSL1 Yellow Endurance Racing Brake Pads - Rear
Popular street and endurance racing pad with slightly higher friction levels than RSL29 pads. Same friction material used in several European racing series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 493129
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 M Carbon ceramic brakes
Pagid Racing · Part no. 493329
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 M Carbon ceramic brakes
Rotors (15)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-1009
034 Motorsport 2-Piece Front Brake Rotor Kit - 380x30mm
Upgraded 2-piece rotors for you M car - features J-slots for pad cleaning and outgassing without the noise of a traditional slotted rotor!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-1019
034Motorsports Replacement Front Rotor Ring Set BMW G8x M2,M3,M4
This kit offers a cost-effective and straightforward method to refresh your braking system while maintaining the same high-performance upgrades.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-1018
2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade - Front - 400x36mm
A upgraded 2-piece rotor design featuring j-slots
Retailer fitment note: For Competition or CS models with 400x36mm M Sport rotors or vehicles with a brake retrofit only
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2016
2-Piece Floating Brake Rotor Upgrade - Rear - 380x28mm
A upgraded 2-piece rotor design featuring j-slots
Retailer fitment note: For Competition or CS models with 380x28mm M Sport rotors or vehicles with a brake retrofit only
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-301-2009
2-Piece Rear Brake Rotor Kit - 370x24mm Silver Hats
Upgraded 2-piece rotors for you M car - features J-slots for pad cleaning and outgassing without the noise of a traditional slotted rotor!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-1018
Replacement Front Rotor Ring Set - F8X BMW M2 Competition/CS, M3/M4 C/CS, & M4 GTS
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for 034-301-1018
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-1009
Replacement Front Rotor Ring Set - F8X M2/M3/M4
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for the 2-Piece Floating Front Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-2009
Replacement Rear Rotor Ring Set - F8X M2/M3/M4
Replacement Rotor Ring and Hardware Set for the 2-Piece Floating Rear Brake Rotor Upgrade Kit
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-304-2016
Replacement Rear Rotor Ring Set, F8X BMW M2 Competition/CS, M3/M4 C/CS, & M4 GTS
This kit makes refreshing your brake kit cost-effective and simple while retaining the same performance braking upgrades!
ECS · Part no. 34112284809-X
Front V5 Drilled Brake Rotors - Set (380x30)
Precision manufactured and featuring a GeoSpec® corrosion-resistant coating
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
ECS · Part no. 34212284811-X
Rear V5 Drilled Brake Rotors - Set (370x24)
Precision manufactured for consistent stopping power during high performance driving. Featuring a GeoSpec® corrosion-resistant coating.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
Girodisc · Part no. A1-186
380mm Front Rotors F8X M2 M3 M4 BMW
Floating iron rotor system is direct replacement for your BMW.
Girodisc · Part no. IRD1-282
GiroDisc 2021+ BMW M2/M3/M4 (G8X Excl CCM) Slotted Front Rings
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 026549TMS01A12KT
TrackSport Full-Floating Front Rotors - 380x30mm
Upgrade your BMW's brakes for the ultimate track performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with standard brakes only, not for vehicles with carbon ceramics brakes
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 026549TMS01A11KT
Turner Motorsport Front And Rear Full-Floating Slotted TrackSport Rotors Set - F8x
Upgrade your BMW's brakes for the ultimate track performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with standard brakes only, not for vehicles with carbon ceramics brakes
Brake Kits (13)
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34112284809
Build Your Own Front Brake Service Kit
Features ECS V5 Performance rotors, your choice of pads, and everything you need for a smooth install!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes For Vehicles Without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA)
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34212284811
Build Your Own Rear Brake Service Kit
Features ECS V5 Performance rotors, your choice of pads, and everything you need for a smooth install!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes For vehicles without M Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA)
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34112284809SKT
Front & Rear Performance Brake Service Kit
Upgrade Your F8X's Braking Capabilities with ECS V5 Rotors and EBC RedStuff Performance pads
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34112284969KT4
Front Performance Brake Service Kit
Includes brand new OEM Zimmermann rotors with RSL29 Pagid Racing Yellow brake pads. Recommended for street and track.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34112284969KT3
Front and Rear Performance Brake Service Kit
When stock braking performance just won't do - includes brand new OEM rotors with RSL29 Pagid Racing Yellow brake pads. Recommended for street and track.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34112284969KT6
Front and Rear Performance Brake Service Kit
When stock braking performance just won't do - includes brand new OE rotors with Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34212284989KT4
Performance Rear Brake Service Kit
Featuring ECS V5 cross drilled and slotted rotors and ECS EP24 "Enthusiast Performance" brake pads.
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles Without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA)
Assembled By ECS · Part no. 34212284989KT2
Rear Performance Brake Service Kit
Includes brand new Genuine BMW rotors with RSL29 Pagid Racing Yellow brake pads. Recommended for street and track.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without carbon ceramic brakes
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34112358378
Carbon Ceramic Retrofit Kit
Upgrade your M3/M4 with carbon ceramic brakes!
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 026549TMS01A09KT
Turner Motorsport Front And Rear TrackSport Performance Brake Kit - F8x
Upgrade your BMW's brakes for the ultimate track performance! Includes Turner Motorsport TrackSport full-floating slotted rotors, performance stainless steel brake lines, RSL29 performance brake pads and brake pad wear s
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with standard brakes only, not for vehicles with carbon ceramics brakes
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 026549TMS01A10KT
Turner Motorsport Front TrackSport Performance Brake Kit - F8x
Upgrade your BMW's brakes for the ultimate track performance! Includes Turner Motorsport TrackSport full-floating slotted rotors, performance stainless steel brake lines, RSL29 performance brake pads and brake pad wear s
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with standard brakes only, not for vehicles with carbon ceramics brakes
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 026549TMS02A-KT
Turner Motorsport Rear TrackSport Performance Brake Kit - F8x
Upgrade your BMW's brakes for the ultimate track performance! Includes Turner Motorsport TrackSport full-floating slotted rotors, performance stainless steel brake lines, RSL29 performance brake pads and brake pad wear s
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with standard brakes only, not for vehicles with carbon ceramics brakes
Vargas Turbo Technologies · Part no. VTTBMWF8XFRONTBR
BMW Ultimate Lightweight Front Brake Kit - F8X M2C/3/4
Caliper (12)
Brembo · Part no. 3411679947B
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Black - Front
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Brembo · Part no. 342167994612B
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Black - Rear
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Brembo · Part no. 3411679947S
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Silver - Front
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Brembo · Part no. 342167994612S
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Silver - Rear
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Brembo · Part no. 3411679947Y
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Yellow - Front
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Brembo · Part no. 342167994612Y
Performance Brake Caliper Set - Yellow - Rear
This pair of Brembo calipers are sure to restore or upgrade your braking performance. Direct replacement for F8x M2/M3/M4 and vehicles with the M-Performance Braking System retrofit kit.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without Carbon Ceramic Brakes (S2NKA=No)
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855485
Orange BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Left
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with iron rotors
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855486
Orange BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Right
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without M Carbon ceramic brakes
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855483
Red BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Left
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For F8X with steel brakes or F3X with M performance brakes For vehicles with iron rotors
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855484
Red BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Right
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For F8X with steel brakes or F3X with M performance brakes For vehicles with iron rotors
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855481
Yellow BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Left
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For F8X with steel brakes or F3X with M performance brakes For vehicles with iron rotors
Genuine BMW M Performance · Part no. 34206855482
Yellow BMW M Performance Rear Caliper - Right
Stop fast and look great doing it
Retailer fitment note: For F8X with steel brakes or F3X with M performance brakes
Fluid (10)
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
EBC · Part no. BF307
Sport Brake Fluid - 500mL
DOT4 compliant. Boiling point - Dry 307°C (585°F) / Wet 185°C (365°F)
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)
Lines (7)
ECS · Part no. 010025ECS02AKT
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Complete Kit
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. 010025ECS02
Exact-Fit Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Rear
Manufactured by ECS Tuning to replicate your stock lines. (DOT-compliant)
Goodridge · Part no. 31063
G-Stop Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit - Front & Rear
Set of DOT-compliant lines for an improved pedal feel
Turner Motorsport · Part no. 022761TMS09
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. 022761TMS01
Turner Motorsport Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Rear
Sporting low profile hardware and Zinc-Nickel plating for ultimate corrosion resistance! DOT compliant and Made in USA!
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