{"title":"BMW E46 M3 Brake Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery pad on this page lists the E46 M3 in its fitment, from Pagid, PFC and Hawk, front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront pads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pagid U-1295 in RS29; PFC 0394 in 08, 11 and 331; Hawk HB464 in HPS, HP Plus, HT-10, HT-14, DTC-60 and DTC-70. The Pagid U-1295 and the PFC 0394 pads also list the E36 M3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear pads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pagid U-2685 in RS29; PFC 0548 in 08 and 332, and PFC 548.11, the Z-Rated street pad; Hawk HB518 in HPS, HP Plus and DTC-60.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawk HPS and HP Plus and the PFC Z-Rated pad are street and track-day pads; Pagid RS29, PFC 08, 11, 331 and 332 and Hawk HT-10, HT-14, DTC-60 and DTC-70 are race compounds. Read more about PFC 08 on the E46 M3 in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/enzuca-s-blog-news-and-features\/pfc-08-absolutely-the-best-brakes-for-your-bmw-e46-m3\"\u003eour E46 M3 post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the listing, not just the model.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every pad here lists this car in its fitment, but many pads also fit other BMWs, and each listing names the exact model, years and axle. Front and rear pads are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompound guides: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pagid-brake-pads-track-racing\"\u003ePagid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/performance-friction-brake-pads\"\u003ePFC\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hawk-brake-pads\"\u003eHawk\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/enzuca-s-blog-news-and-features\/how-to-choose-track-brake-pads-compounds-brands-fitment\"\u003eHow to choose track brake pads\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bmw-m-brake-pads\"\u003eBMW M brake pads\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bmw-e9x-m3-brake-pads\"\u003eE9x M3 page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hawk-hb464f-764-street-performance-pad-hps-compound","title":"Hawk HB464F.764 Street Performance Pad - HPS Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eHawk HPS Brake Pads are the worldwide aftermarket standard for increasing stopping power on your street car. The unique Ferro-Carbon compound offers a higher coefficient of friction over stock pads, increasing stopping power by 20-40% and providing a greater resistance to brake fade. Best yet, the HPS pads are gentle on rotors, wear great, and are very low dust with minimal noise. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830331949331,"sku":"HB464F764","price":151.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464.jpg?v=1790749370"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb464g-764-race-pad-dtc-60-compound","title":"Hawk HB464G.764 Race Pad - DTC-60 Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk Performance DTC-60 compound is similar to the DTC-70 brake pad, but has less torque and initial bite, and improved pad wear. It is a great choice for lighter weight front axle applications or for a split friction set up (especially when paired with the DTC-70). The DTC-60 demonstrates excellent torque control that the DTC series is known for, providing first-rate modulation and release characteristics. Overall this is a great choice for cars needing high deceleration rates, with or without down force.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830332014867,"sku":"HB464G764","price":331.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464_1_b9e5075d-1026-4e3c-80c8-2ed2228e90d4.jpg?v=1790749370"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb464n-764-performance-pad-hp-plus-compound","title":"Hawk HB464N.764 Performance Pad - HP Plus Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk Performance HP Plus brake pad is the perfect compromise for drivers looking for an aggressive autocross or track-day pad that is still highly usable on the street. The HP Plus compound uses a unique Ferro-Carbon friction material that was developed and manufactured with high-performance autocross and track-day driving in mind. With its high friction coefficient and resistance to fade, this pad is the perfect upgrade for the enthusiast driver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830331982099,"sku":"HB464N764","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464_2_45efd106-39ab-408e-865b-060293e458fd.jpg?v=1773203124"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb464u-764-race-pad-dtc-70-compound","title":"Hawk HB464U.764 Race Pad - DTC-70 Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DTC-70 is Hawk Performance's top-of-the-line racing brake pad compound. It exhibits high initial bite and torque, while still providing superior pad and disc wear. The DTC-70 has exceptional torque control, with superb modulation (controllability) and release characteristics. It is no wonder that this compound is at the top of Hawk's DTC series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830332047635,"sku":"HB464U764","price":356.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464_1_1_1.jpg?v=1790749375"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb464s-764-race-pad-ht-10-compound","title":"Hawk HB464S.764 Race Pad - HT-10 Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk Performance HT-10 compound is a great pad for intermediate drivers that want a streetable pad that still offers superior performance. It has a very smooth initial bite and provides a consistent pedal feel. The HT-10 delivers medium to high torque over a significant temperature range to help increase your track day performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830332113171,"sku":"HB464S764","price":305.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464_1_1_dbe0b1b4-92c8-4b07-b93a-b5b8e1707b55.jpg?v=1790749373"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb464v-764-race-pad-ht-14-compound","title":"Hawk HB464V.764 Race Pad - HT-14 Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk HT-14 racing compound was designed for cars with extremely high deceleration rates. It demonstrates very high torque and an aggressive initial bite, while still maintaining significant modulation and release characteristics. Not recommended on the rear axle, or on the front axle of cars weighing less then 2800 lbs. The aggressiveness of this pad also causes a higher then average wear rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830332277011,"sku":"HB464V764","price":294.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb464_1_1_2.jpg?v=1766128796"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb518f-642-street-performance-pad-hps-compound","title":"Hawk HB518F.642 Street Performance Pad - HPS Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eHawk HPS Brake Pads are the worldwide aftermarket standard for increasing stopping power on your street car. The unique Ferro-Carbon compound offers a higher coefficient of friction over stock pads, increasing stopping power by 20-40% and providing a greater resistance to brake fade. Best yet, the HPS pads are gentle on rotors, wear great, and are very low dust with minimal noise. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830334013715,"sku":"HB518F642","price":148.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb518.jpg?v=1790749404"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb518n-642-performance-pad-hp-plus-compound","title":"Hawk HB518N.642 Performance Pad - HP Plus Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk Performance HP Plus brake pad is the perfect compromise for drivers looking for an aggressive autocross or track-day pad that is still highly usable on the street. The HP Plus compound uses a unique Ferro-Carbon friction material that was developed and manufactured with high-performance autocross and track-day driving in mind. With its high friction coefficient and resistance to fade, this pad is the perfect upgrade for the enthusiast driver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830334046483,"sku":"HB518N642","price":169.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/hb518_1_ee29664d-9886-4ef7-a58d-4a77c899a6c2.jpg?v=1790749405"},{"product_id":"hawk-hb518g-642-racing-pad-dtc-60-compound","title":"Hawk HB518G.642 Racing Pad - DTC-60 Compound","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hawk Performance DTC-60 compound is similar to the DTC-70 brake pad, but has less torque and initial bite, and improved pad wear. It is a great choice for lighter weight front axle applications or for a split friction set up (especially when paired with the DTC-70). The DTC-60 demonstrates excellent torque control that the DTC series is known for, providing first-rate modulation and release characteristics. 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This combination of friction value, fading stability and low wear rates on pads and discs (rotors) is unmatched. Due to its excellent release characteristics and controllability PAGID endurance materials are also often used for sprint races. Due to its excellent driveability PAGID endurance materials are also often used for sprint races. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular applications: All endurance racing cars from group N (Speed-WC, Grand Am Cup), Group A up to GT and Sport-Prototypes (Grand Am DP).","brand":"Pagid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830358065427,"sku":"PAU1295   RS29","price":408.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/1295_web_9038bc6e-b86b-4e0f-bac5-90ca3b07b817.jpg?v=1751994386"},{"product_id":"pagid-u-2685-yellow-racing-pad-rs29-compound","title":"Pagid U-2685 Yellow Racing Pad - RS29 Compound","description":"The Pagid Yellow (RS 29) racing compound combines the outstanding wear rate of the RS19 with a slightly higher coefficient of friction and initial bite. Based on the RS14, A slight reduction of the friction value improves the modulation (controllability). 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Designed for sprint and medium‑distance racing yet suitable for track‑day street use, they’re a direct fit for a broad range of BMW front calipers (including the E36\/E46 M3) and many other applications. With race‑tuned friction built for consistency under heat and repeated stops, these pads boost driver confidence whether you’re chasing lap times or pushing street performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47830373007635,"sku":"PF0394112044","price":407.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1487\/4131\/files\/0394-11compound-render.png?v=1762277627"},{"product_id":"performance-friction-0394-08-20-44-racing-pad-08-compound","title":"PFC BMW E46, E36 M3 Front Brake Pads - 08 Compound - 0394.08.20.44","description":"\u003cp\u003ePFC Brakes 08 Compound front pads (part # 0394.08.20.44) deliver endurance‐level braking performance with smooth initial bite, excellent release and very low rotor wear. Designed for front‐caliper fitments on BMW E36 \/ E46 (and many stock front caliper applications), they’re ideal for long sessions, club racing and track days. 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