E39
(2000 - 2003)
2001 Lemans Blue BMW M5, courtesy of Jason Tang, Bellevue, Washington (Photo by Mike Kippen)
Why Upgrade your Brakes?
Big brake upgrades give your car greater resistance to fade by absorbing and shedding heat more efficiently. Stock brakes were designed for one or two stops from high speed, not repeated heavy braking events with limited time to cool off. For fade resistance on the track, size really does matter. On the street, fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers yield a firmer pedal and quicker reaction time in panic stops than stock, floating calipers. A mere 0.2 second reaction time improvement can translate into 21 feet of stopping distance at 70 mph. On the street, quicker reaction time can help you avoid an accident. You don't need to be a racer to benefit from brake upgrades.
If you track your car regularly, your stock brakes probably are not up to the task. The correct approach is to start with better brake fluid, more aggressive brake pads, cooling ducts, and stainless braided brake lines, addressing problems as they arise. But as you progress from novice to intermediate to advanced, carrying more speed into the braking zones, your track events will be characterized by boiling brake fluid, sinking brake pedal, and pad fade. Losing confidence in your brakes makes you slower and takes the fun out of a track event. Big brake upgrades allow you to dive deeper into the braking zones and brake harder than you ever thought possible. Even more than horsepower, brake upgrades allow you to gobble up the distance between you and the cars ahead of you.
Zeckhausen Racing can help you choose the most cost-effective way to improve your brakes.
Brake pad wear sensor for BMW - Front
Brake pad wear sensor, Length = 32.75 inches…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 64-116-34012
Brake pad wear sensor for BMW - Rear
Brake pad wear sensor, Length = 21.5 inches…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 64-116-34013
Brembo GT front BBK with 4-piston GT1 calipers and 355x32mm drilled or slotted rotors
Brembo GT big brake kits are the most popular high performance systems for street and track. Systems come with multi-piston…
- Manufacturer
- Brembo
- Model
- 1B1.8010A
Brembo GT front BBK with 6-piston GT6 calipers and 380x32mm drilled or slotted rotors
Brembo GT big brake kits are the most popular high performance systems for street and track. Systems come with multi-piston…
- Manufacturer
- Brembo
- Model
- 1M1.9019A
Brembo GT front BBK with 8-piston GT8 calipers and 380x34mm drilled or slotted rotors
Brembo GT big brake kits are the most popular high performance systems for street and track. Systems come with multi-piston…
- Manufacturer
- Brembo
- Model
- 1G1.9012A
Brembo GT rear BBK with 4-piston GT3 calipers and 345x28mm drilled or slotted rotors
Brembo GT big brake kits are the most popular high performance systems for street and track. Systems come with multi-piston…
- Manufacturer
- Brembo
- Model
- 2C1.8002A
C-Tek Standard rear rotor 327x20mm (2 required)
C-Tek Standard rear 327x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 121.34054
Caliper rebuild kit - front (60mm piston) to rebuild one caliper
Caliper rebuild kit - front (60mm piston) consisting of one dust boot and pressure seal to rebuild one caliper. May…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 143.42008
Caliper rebuild kit - rear (42mm piston) to rebuild one caliper
Caliper rebuild kit - rear (42mm piston) consisting of one dust boot and pressure seal to rebuild one caliper. May…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 143.34024
Centric Premium High Carbon front rotor 345x32mm - Left BACKORDERED
Centric Premium High Carbon front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor - left…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 125.34062
Centric Premium High Carbon front rotor 345x32mm - Right BACKORDERED
Centric Premium High Carbon front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor - right…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 125.34063
Centric Premium High Carbon rear rotor 328x20mm (2 required)
Centric Premium High Carbon rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 125.34054
![Ferodo DS2500 race pads - front (D681) [1 box required]](images/pad_DS2500.jpg "Ferodo DS2500 race pads - front (D681) [1 box required]")
Ferodo DS2500 race pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads can be used on the street and for light to medium track duty. Good cold…
- Manufacturer
- Ferodo
- Model
- 63-360-0681
Ferodo DS2500 race pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads can be used on the street and for light to medium track duty. Good cold…
- Manufacturer
- Ferodo
- Model
- 63-360-0683
![Hawk HP Plus brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]](images/Hawk_Race.jpg "Hawk HP Plus brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]")
Hawk HP Plus brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk HP PLUS high performance street pads have moderate dust, moderate rotor wear, high initial bite and a Maximum Operating…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-420-0547
Hawk HP Plus brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Hawk HP PLUS high performance street pads have moderate dust, moderate rotor wear, high initial bite and a Maximum Operating…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-420-0683
![Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]](images/HPS_50.jpg "Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]")
Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk HPS 5.0 high performance street pads produce higher bite and better pedal feel than Hawk HPS, with even lower…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-411-0547
Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Hawk HPS 5.0 high performance street pads produce higher bite and better pedal feel than Hawk HPS, with even lower…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-411-0683
![Hawk HPS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]](images/HPS.jpg "Hawk HPS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]")
Hawk HPS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk HPS high performance street pads have low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. Slightly higher in friction level…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-410-0547
Hawk HPS brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Hawk HPS high performance street pads have low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. Slightly higher in friction level…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-410-0683
Hawk HT-10 race pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk HT-10 Race pads have intermediate to high torque, with smooth initial bite, making them ideal for the weekend warrior.…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-490-0547
Hawk HT-10 race pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Hawk HT-10 Race pads have intermediate to high torque, with smooth initial bite, making them ideal for the weekend warrior.…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-490-0683
![Hawk LTS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]](images/LTS.jpg "Hawk LTS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]")
Hawk LTS brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk LTS Light Truck & SUV pads are designed for full-sized trucks, SUVs and vans. These are relatively low dust…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-500-0547
Hawk LTS brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required] BACKORDERED
Hawk LTS Light Truck & SUV pads are designed for full-sized trucks, SUVs and vans. These are relatively low dust…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-500-0683
![Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]](images/Ceramic.jpg "Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]")
Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads - front (D547/D681) [1 box required]
Hawk Performance Ceramic street pads have extremely low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. These represent the latest technology…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-443-0547
Hawk Performance Ceramic brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Hawk Performance Ceramic street pads have extremely low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. These represent the latest technology…
- Manufacturer
- Hawk
- Model
- 63-443-0683
![Pagid RSL29 Yellow Endurance Race Pads - front (D681) [1 box required]](images/RS29.jpg "Pagid RSL29 Yellow Endurance Race Pads - front (D681) [1 box required]")
Pagid RSL29 Yellow Endurance Race Pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
Pagid RSL29 is an endurance race pad based on (and replacing) the popular RSL19, with similar friction levels, slightly higher…
- Manufacturer
- Pagid
- Model
- 63-910-0681
Pagid RSL29 Yellow Endurance Race Pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Pagid RSL29 is an endurance race pad based on (and replacing) the popular RSL19, with similar friction levels, slightly higher…
- Manufacturer
- Pagid
- Model
- 63-910-0683
![Porterfield R4 race pads - front (D681) (Special order) [1 box required]](images/Porterfield.jpg "Porterfield R4 race pads - front (D681) (Special order) [1 box required]")
Porterfield R4 race pads - front (D681) (Special order) [1 box required]
Porterfield R4 Full Race pads are extremely rotor friendly, with consistent modulation throughout their temperature range. The Carbon Kevlar material…
- Manufacturer
- Porterfield
- Model
- AP681-R4
Porterfield R4-S high performance street pads - front (D681) (Special order) [1 box required]
Porterfield R4-S High Performance Street and Autocross pads are designed for heavy-duty street driving, with better fade resistance and lower…
- Manufacturer
- Porterfield
- Model
- AP681-R4S
Porterfield R4-S high performance street pads - rear (D683) (Special order) [1 box required]
Porterfield R4-S High Performance Street and Autocross pads are designed for heavy-duty street driving, with better fade resistance and lower…
- Manufacturer
- Porterfield
- Model
- AP683-R4S
![Posi Quiet Ceramic brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]](images/PosiQuiet_logoA.jpg "Posi Quiet Ceramic brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]")
Posi Quiet Ceramic brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads offer extremely long pad life and are Centric's lowest dust pads, keeping wheels cleaner longer.…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-105-0681
Posi Quiet Ceramic brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Ceramic pads offer extremely long pad life and are Centric's lowest dust pads, keeping wheels cleaner longer.…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-105-0683
Posi Quiet Extended-Wear brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Extended Wear pads offer stable friction across a wide temperature range, making them ideal for heavy duty…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-106-0681
Posi Quiet Extended-Wear brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Extended Wear pads offer stable friction across a wide temperature range, making them ideal for heavy duty…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-106-0683
Posi Quiet semi-metallic brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads offer high friction and initial bite across a wide temperature range. Low dust, low noise…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-104-0681
Posi Quiet semi-metallic brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads offer high friction and initial bite across a wide temperature range. Low dust, low noise…
- Manufacturer
- Centric
- Model
- 63-104-0683
Stainless lines - Front
StopTech stainless steel braided brake linesImprove pedal feel by replacing stock rubber lines with stainless…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 950.34003
Stainless lines - Rear (Also fits StopTech BBK 83-135-002G, 83-135-0047)
StopTech stainless steel braided brake linesImprove pedal feel by replacing stock rubber lines with stainless…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 950.34503
![StopTech Sport 309-Series brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]](images/ST_Sport.jpg "StopTech Sport 309-Series brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]")
StopTech Sport 309-Series brake pads - front (D681) [1 box required]
StopTech Sport brake pads offer a combination of high bite, low noise, medium dust, and sufficient operating temperature range to…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 63-309-0681
StopTech Sport 309-Series brake pads - rear (D683) [1 box required]
StopTech Sport brake pads offer a combination of high bite, low noise, medium dust, and sufficient operating temperature range to…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 63-309-0683
StopTech Sport drilled front rotor 345x32mm, Left BACKORDERED
StopTech Sport drilled left front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 128.34062L
StopTech Sport drilled front rotor 345x32mm, Right BACKORDERED
StopTech Sport drilled right front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 128.34063R
StopTech Sport drilled rear rotor 328x20mm, Left
StopTech Sport drilled left rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 128.34054L
StopTech Sport drilled rear rotor 328x20mm, Right
StopTech Sport drilled right rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 128.34054R
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled front rotor 345x32mm, Left BACKORDERED
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled left front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 127.34062L
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled front rotor 345x32mm, Right BACKORDERED
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled right front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 127.34063R
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled rear rotor 328x20mm, Left
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled left rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 127.34054L
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled rear rotor 328x20mm, Right
StopTech Sport slotted & drilled right rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 127.34054R
StopTech Sport slotted front rotor 345x32mm, Left
StopTech Sport slotted left front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 126.34062SL
StopTech Sport slotted front rotor 345x32mm, Right
StopTech Sport slotted right front 345x32mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 126.34063SR
StopTech Sport slotted rear rotor 328x20mm, Left
StopTech Sport slotted left rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 126.34054SL
StopTech Sport slotted rear rotor 328x20mm, Right
StopTech Sport slotted right rear 328x20mm 1-piece vented rotor…
- Manufacturer
- StopTech
- Model
- 126.34054SR