PBS Brakes BMW E36 from 316i to 328i (not 323i 2.5) Front Pads 8001

PBS Front Performance Brake Pads – BMW E36 316i to 328i – 8001

Upgrade front braking performance on your BMW E36 with PBS Performance Brake Pads.

Designed for selected BMW E36 models from 316i through to 328i, excluding the 323i 2.5, PBS 8001 front pads are available in ProRace, ProTrack and ProComp S1 compounds for trackday, sprint, race and rally use.

PBS pad reference:

8001

ProRace

PBS ProRace is a ceramic graphite compound designed for demanding track and motorsport use.

Key specifications:

• Ceramic graphite compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.36-0.58 Mu
• Working temperature: 0-800°C
• Strong initial bite
• Excellent control and pedal feel
• Suitable for trackday, race and rally applications

ProTrack

PBS ProTrack is a ceramic metallic compound with a milder initial bite than ProRace.

Key specifications:

• Ceramic metallic compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.40-0.48 Mu
• Working temperature: 0-700°C
• Milder initial bite than ProRace
• Excellent control and feel
• Lower noise and dust
• Suitable for occasional track use, wet conditions and lower-grip tyre applications

ProComp S1

PBS ProComp S1 is a high-metallic competition compound designed to deliver strong bite, good pedal modulation and strong lower-temperature performance.

Key specifications:

• High-metallic compound
• Friction coefficient: 0.47-0.58 Mu
• Working temperature: 50-800°C
• Strong lower-temperature performance
• High bite
• Good pedal modulation
• Suitable for sprint, race and rally applications

Which Compound Should You Choose?

Choose ProRace if you want:

• Strong initial bite
• A broad operating temperature range
• Excellent control and pedal feel
• A versatile track and race-focused compound

Choose ProTrack if you want:

• A milder, more progressive response
• Lower noise and dust
• A compound suited to lighter track use or wet conditions

Choose ProComp S1 if you want:

• Strong competition-focused bite
• Excellent lower-temperature performance
• Good pedal modulation
• A compound aimed at sprint, race and rally use

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for selected:

• BMW E36 316i
• BMW E36 318i
• BMW E36 320i
• BMW E36 325i
• BMW E36 328i
• Excludes BMW E36 323i 2.5
• Front axle
• PBS pad reference 8001

Exact model, engine and brake specification should be confirmed before ordering.

Professional Installation Recommended

Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Brake discs, calipers and associated hardware should be inspected during fitting, and the pads should be correctly bedded in before demanding use.

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