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Give your E46 M3 the brakes for dedicated circuit driving
When your M3 is being prepared for the circuit, the brakes deserve a proper place in the budget. This EBC Apollo Race competition kit combines six-piston front calipers with 355 mm fully floating discs and RP-X race pads. It is dedicated competition hardware for drivers who want more confident, repeatable braking as temperatures rise during track use.
Kit reference: BBK013. Exact SKUs for every available configuration are listed below.
Race hardware with a reason for every detail
Hard-anodised calipers and stainless-steel castellated pistons distinguish the competition configuration from a painted road caliper. The pistons help limit heat transfer towards the hydraulics, while the floating discs let the friction ring expand independently as it heats up. RP-X provides the high-friction race compound at the contact surface, making this a coherent circuit upgrade rather than a colour change.
Choose your kit
BBK013R-1FR combines 355 mm front discs with six-piston Race competition calipers and RP-X race pads. This dedicated competition kit is for the E46 M3 chassis shown in the fitment table.
Race competition is a different hardware and pad specification: hard-anodised calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads. It is intended for dedicated track and race use, rather than chosen as another paint colour.
What is included
The Race competition front brake assembly combines Apollo competition calipers, fully floating two-piece discs to the selected specification and RP-X race pads.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Kit reference | BBK013; individual SKUs are listed in the option table |
| Supplied front discs | Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston |
| Disc construction | Fully floating, two-piece front discs |
| Front caliper piston count | 6 per caliper, according to the selected kit specification |
| Race competition calipers | Hard-anodised finish with stainless-steel castellated pistons |
| Race competition pads | RP-X race compound |
| Race competition use | Dedicated track and race use |
| Wheel clearance | Check the exact kit template against the actual wheel, including spoke clearance |
Kit options and SKUs
| SKU | Kit specification | Caliper configuration |
|---|---|---|
| BBK013R-1FR | Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston | Race competition |
Tuning for your car
We also offer tuning services. Talk to us about tuning for your car and current setup. Tuning is quoted separately.
Vehicle fitment
Match your vehicle, engine, year and any brake-package notes in the table. Disc measurements in this fitment table describe the original brakes; the new kit dimensions are listed under Technical specifications and in the SKU table.
| Vehicle | Engine / model specification | Years | Fitting notes / original brake details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 (E46) | Engine not specified | Not specified; match the vehicle and chassis | No additional application restriction listed |
Fitting and looking after your brakes
Have the kit fitted by a qualified brake specialist. The installation needs clean, sound mounting surfaces, the correct hardware and torques, proper bleeding, and clearance checks through steering and suspension movement. Dust-shield removal or modification can be part of fitting; keep any vehicle-specific instructions in the application table with the job.
Follow the fitting instructions and the bedding procedure for the supplied pad compound before demanding full performance. When rear components are supplied, fit them as part of the intended brake upgrade. Inspect pad and disc condition regularly, especially during circuit use, and keep the hydraulic system in good condition.
Frequently asked questions
Is BBK013 a dedicated competition kit?
Yes. BBK013R-1FR combines six-piston competition calipers, 355 mm floating front discs and RP-X race pads for dedicated circuit use. The hard-anodised calipers use stainless-steel castellated pistons.
How do I check wheel clearance?
Use the template for the exact kit version, printed at 100% scale, against the actual wheel. Wheel diameter alone does not establish spoke or caliper clearance. Send us your kit choice and wheel details if you need help arranging the check.
Why choose a floating disc?
The friction ring can expand independently of its mounting bell as it heats up. That reduces thermal stress during repeated braking and is one of the engineering differences behind a fully floating two-piece kit.
What makes this different from changing pads and discs?
A big brake conversion includes new front calipers as well as the discs and pads. The reinforced Apollo calipers and fully floating two-piece discs change the front brake assembly itself, with the matching kit specification and fitting requirements shown above.
Want help choosing the right BBK013 configuration? Talk to us about your vehicle, wheels and how you use it, and we can help you choose the right brake upgrade.
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