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BMW
7-Series
(E38)
(1995-2001)
2001 BMW 750iL Sport, Photo by David
Zeckhausen, Maplewood, NJ
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High-Performance Brake
Pads |
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Instructions
for bedding in new brake pads
To order pads, click here:
 and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.
(Click here to order brake fluid!)
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Brake Pads for 740i, 740iL |
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StopTech Street
Performance brake pads are StopTech's
newest formulation, offering an unusual combination of high bite, low noise, and extremely wide temperature range, making them ideal as "dual use" street to medium track pads.
These are the standard brake pads for StopTech's big brake upgrades and have
recently become available for many OEM applications. These are Zeckhausen
Racing's new preferred high performance street pads.
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F-$99
R-$61 |
63-309-0681
63-309-0683 |
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Axxis ULT street pads
pads (formerly called Axxis Ultimate) use a Kevlar®
and ceramic formula for enhanced performance. They produce maximum
friction when cold, yet have tremendous fade resistance up to 932 °F. The
coefficient of friction is high enough to produce a noticeable reduction in
pedal effort. Fine for autocross or your first
track event, assuming street tires and a low horsepower car.
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F-$130
R-$59 |
63-223-0681
63-223-0683 |
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Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads
offer extremely long pad life and are Centric's lowest dust pads, keeping your
wheels cleaner longer than almost any other pad. Quiet and rotor friendly.
Excellent friction level for improved pedal feel, making it an appropriate
choice for performance cars. Composite shims on every pad prevent low
speed brake squeal.
Stop washing brake dust off your wheels every few days!
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F-$84
R-$55
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63-105-0681
63-105-0683
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Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads
offer a high friction level across a wide temperature range. Very low dust, low noise
w/OE designed composite shims to reduce pad vibration and squeal. Easy on rotors.
Better performance than typical low-dust pads. Give up the dust
without giving up the performance.
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F-$78
R-$39
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63-104-0681
63-104-0683
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Brake Pads for 750iL |
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StopTech Street
Performance brake pads are StopTech's
newest formulation, offering an unusual combination of high bite, low noise, and extremely wide temperature range, making them ideal as "dual use" street to medium track pads.
These are the standard brake pads for StopTech's big brake upgrades and have
recently become available for many OEM applications. These are Zeckhausen
Racing's new preferred high performance street pads.
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F-$134
R-$61 |
63-309-0682
63-309-0683 |
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Axxis Deluxe Advanced street
pads (formerly called Deluxe Plus) are ideal if you are looking for a low dust pad that is quiet and rotor friendly, yet has
enough fade resistance for
performance cars. These ceramic-enhanced organic pads work well up to 716
°F, similar to OEM pads.
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F-$109
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63-213-0682
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Axxis ULT street pads
pads (formerly called Axxis Ultimate) use a Kevlar®
and ceramic formula for enhanced performance. They produce maximum
friction when cold, yet have tremendous fade resistance up to 932 °F. The
coefficient of friction is high enough to produce a noticeable reduction in
pedal effort. Fine for autocross or your first
track event, assuming street tires and a low horsepower car.
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F-$252
R-$59 |
63-223-0682
63-223-0683 |
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Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads
offer a high friction level across a wide temperature range. Very low dust, low noise
w/OE designed composite shims to reduce pad vibration and squeal. Easy on rotors.
Better performance than typical low-dust pads. Give up the dust
without giving up the performance.
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F-$144
R-$39
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63-104-0682
63-104-0683
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Better than stock rotors! Centric Premium rotors are identical in
dimensions and internal vane design to the factory originals. During assembly,
rotors are straddle cut for the most accurate machining, then double disc ground
for optimum parallelism, minimal runout, and near zero thickness variation.
A non-directional finish is applied for better initial pad bedding. All
surfaces, including the hat, are machined and non-swept surfaces are electrostatically coated with a durable, black finish
(unless noted otherwise below) for corrosion protection
and good looks. Finally, all rotors are computer mill balanced to
incredibly tight tolerances. You won't find a better replacement rotor
anywhere. Click here for more details.
Power Slot
rotors are available for most applications, offering the advantages of
Centric Premium rotors, with the addition of slotting for higher bite and
friction.
StopTech SportStop rotors are available for
many applications, offering the advantages of Centric Premium rotors, with
the addition of slotting and/or drilling for higher bite and friction.
How to choose between them? Slotted rotors provide additional bite and maintain
consistent friction level over the life of your pads. These are ideal
for aggressive street and even road racing applications. Slotted and drilled
rotors offer even more bite and stunning looks, but should be used on the street and not for racing. If you
want slotted
or slotted and drilled rotors and there is no pricing listed below, send an inquiry to
orders@zeckhausen.com and we can let you know if they are available.
Or check our
on-line store, which has many more vehicle listings:
STORE
Make sure you install your rotors properly. See:
How to Properly Install Plain,
Slotted or Drilled Rotors
(Centric Parts is the parent
company of Power Slot and StopTech . Power Slot and StopTech rotors start as Centric blanks and are machined in the USA by Centric
Parts on computer
controlled milling machines.)
To obtain information about any rotor, click on the part number (if a link is present)
for details,
including rotor drawings, replacement thickness, critical
dimensions, and weight. The term "floating" does not mean two-piece, floating rotor. It is Centric's terminology for a
rotor that can be removed without also removing the vehicle's wheel bearings or hubs.
To order, click here:
and locate your vehicle along
the left side of the store page. Or call us Monday - Friday at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.
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Rotors for BMW 740i and 740iL (V8) |
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Centric Premium Rotors |
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Front 324mm x 30mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
324mm x 12mm
1-piece solid rotors
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$99 Each
$75 Each |
120.34031
120.34032 |
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Power Slot Slotted Rotors |
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Front 324mm x 30mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
324mm x 12mm
1-piece solid rotors
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$122 Each
$94 Each |
126.34031SL
126.34031SR
126.34032SL
126.34032SR |
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Rotors for BMW 750iL (V12) |
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Centric Premium Rotors
(Front rotors not painted) |
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Front 334mm x 32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
328mm x 20mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$77 Each
$131 Each |
121.34042
120.34043 |
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Replacement Brake Pad Wear Sensors |
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BMW uses brake pad wear sensors to
monitor the condition of your brake pads. Although your BMW has eight
brake pads, on most models, only two pads are monitored for wear - the driver's side
front inboard pad and the passenger's side rear inboard pad.
Thus, you should only order one front and one rear
sensor. When a monitored pad has worn below 2mm, the rotor chews through a plastic bump on
the sensor and slices a wire. This causes an open circuit,
triggering a warning on your dash, either an idiot light or "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS" message. Once a warning has appeared, the sensor has
been destroyed and must be replaced.
Each Centric brand replacement sensor comes
with a wire and connector that clips into your BMW's main wiring harness.
The other end (shown below in the enlarged gray box) clips into a slot at
the top of your brake pad, with the plastic bump facing TOWARD the
rotor.
E46 M3 sensor shown - your BMW model's
sensor may have a different appearance
After replacing pads and sensors,
the dash warning will still be illuminated. However, you do not need
to go to your BMW dealer to have the warning message reset. To reset
the warning on most models, turn the ignition key to the run position, but do not
start the car. After about one minute, the brake pad warning will
reset.
To order, click here:
and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 for help selecting the proper parts.
Want to make sure you're
getting the correct part? Click the part number below to see a
photograph of the sensor, along with an accurate measurement of its length.
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BMW 740i and 740iL (all) |
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Brake pad wear sensor |
F-$16
R-$16 |
64-116-34010
64-116-34011 |
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BMW 750iL (1995-1998) |
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Brake pad wear sensor |
F-$19
R-$16 |
64-116-34008
64-116-34011 |
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BMW 750iL (1999-2001) |
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Brake pad wear sensor |
F-$20
R-$16 |
64-116-34019
64-116-34011 |
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Performance, All-Season, and Winter Tires |
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Besides brakes, tires are the
most important component in determining stopping distance. It's literally
where the rubber meets the road. Selecting the right tire for your driving
conditions can make a tremendous difference. For example, if you live in
Florida or southern California and are driving on all-season tires, you are
leaving huge performance gains on the table! A good set of summer-only
performance tires can literally transform the handling and braking capabilities
of your car. In fact, if your goal is to minimize stopping distance,
you're better off going to Tire Rack's web site and buying tires first, before
spending any money here on better brakes!
For the best selection and
prices, we recommend Tire Rack.
From Maximum Performance tires to All Season tires to Snow Tires, Tire Rack has
it all. Tire Rack also offers wheel and tire packages and can even tell
you which wheels will clear your StopTech big brake upgrade. Click the
Tire Rack icon below for your best deal on wheels and tires.
For wheel fitment information
for cars equipped with StopTech or other big brake kits, contact Luke Pavlick at
(888)541-1777 x362.
Internet Resources for E38
7-Series
information:
bimmerboard.com
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