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Get more from your BMW 3 Series 318 Petrol E46's original brakes
Improve pedal precision and cold pad bite with an EBC Yellowstuff pad-and-line package for BMW 3 Series 318 Petrol E46 1998-2007. Front and rear pads, braided brake hoses and a litre of BF307+ fluid are supplied together, so you can upgrade the friction and hydraulic parts of the braking system in one job.
A firmer, more precise pedal
The stainless steel braid limits expansion in the brake hoses under pressure. That helps give you a firmer, more precise pedal, so the response feels more direct when you ask the car to slow down. The vehicle-specific lines are UK made and pressure tested after assembly.
Stronger cold bite for the road
Yellowstuff pads give you a high-friction fast-road compound with strong bite from cold. Front and rear pads are supplied together, so the upgrade covers both axles. Yellowstuff is our road-focused recommendation here; EBC no longer recommends it for track use on most cars because of its longer bedding process.
Fresh fluid is included
Your kit includes one litre of EBC BF307+ Super DOT 4 brake fluid, so the pad-and-hose upgrade can be finished with fresh fluid. Check the vehicle's specified fluid requirements and have the system properly bled when the hoses are fitted.
Choose the kit for your brakes
- Find your exact model, engine and year in the fitment table, then match any original brake-package notes or measurements.
- Select the pad and hose references listed for your vehicle's original brakes.
Custom tuning for your car
If your next step is more power, we also offer custom ECU tuning. Tell us about your car and what you want to achieve, and we'll talk you through suitable options. Tuning is a separate purchase.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | EBC Brakes |
| Range | Yellowstuff pad and braided-line kit |
| Coverage | Front and rear |
| Pads | Yellowstuff |
| Included | Front and rear Yellowstuff pad sets, vehicle-specific braided brake lines, 1 litre EBC BF307+ Super DOT 4 brake fluid |
| Brake lines | Stainless steel braided; UK made; pressure tested after assembly |
Kit options and included parts
| Kit code | Axle | Pads | Component references |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLK1235 | Front and rear | Yellowstuff | DP41211R+DP41289R+BLA1014-4L |
| PLK1236 | Front and rear | Yellowstuff | DP4914R+DP41289R+BLA1014-4L |
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 model, engine, year and original brake specification to an eligible kit code below. Brake-package notes and measurements are part of the fitment.
| Kit codes | Vehicle | Engine | Power (BHP) | Years | Brake and fitting requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 316 | 1.6 Petrol | 2000-2006 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 316 | 1.8 Petrol | 2001-2005 | Front and rear: Compact; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 316 | 1.8 Petrol | 2001-2006 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 316 | 1.9 Petrol | 1999-2001 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 316 Touring | 1.8 Petrol | 2001-2006 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1236 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 1.9 Petrol | 1998-1999 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 1.9 Petrol | 1999-2001 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 1.9 Petrol | 1999-2001 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Petrol | 2001-2005 | Front and rear: Compact; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Petrol | 2001-2007 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Solid; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 280; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 10; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 9; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Petrol | 2001-2007 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Petrol | 2001-2007 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 2002-2006 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 318 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 2003-2005 | Front and rear: Compact; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1236 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Petrol | 1998-2000 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 136 | 1998-2002 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 |
| PLK1236 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Petrol | 1999-2000 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 2001-2005 | Front and rear: Compact; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 150 | 2001-2006 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2 Turbo Diesel | 2003-2007 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2.2 Petrol | 2000-2006 | Front and rear: Saloon; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2.2 Petrol | 2000-2007 | Front and rear: Cabriolet; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 | 2.2 Petrol | 2000-2007 | Front and rear: Coupe; Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 320 Touring | 2.2 Petrol | 2000-2006 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 323 | 2.5 Petrol | 1998-2000 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 286; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 275; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 325 | 2.5 Petrol | 2000-2007 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 | |
| PLK1235 | BMW 3 Series (E46) 328 | 2.8 Petrol | 1998-2000 | Front and rear: Front caliper: ATE; Front disc style: Vented; Front bolt holes: 5; Front disc diameter (mm): 300; Front disc height (mm): 52; Front new disc thickness (mm): 22; Front minimum disc thickness (mm): 20; Front PCD: 120; Front centre bore (mm): 79; Rear caliper: ATE; Rear disc style: Vented; Rear bolt holes: 5; Rear disc diameter (mm): 294; Rear disc height (mm): 60; Rear new disc thickness (mm): 19; Rear minimum disc thickness (mm): 17; Rear PCD: 120; Rear centre bore (mm): 75 |
The engine-output figures describe the original vehicle in BHP; they are not a power gain from the brake kit.
These kits match the original brake configurations shown in the fitment table. If your car already has different calipers or discs, tell us what's fitted so we can help you choose the right parts.
Fitting and bedding in
Have the pads and braided hoses fitted by a qualified installer. The system must be correctly bled with fluid that meets the vehicle's requirements. Follow the Yellowstuff bedding procedure before demanding full braking performance.
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the kit?
Front and rear Yellowstuff pad sets, the listed vehicle-specific braided brake lines and one litre of EBC BF307+ Super DOT 4 fluid. The component table gives the exact pad and hose references for each kit code.
Can I keep my current discs?
Yes, provided they are the correct specification and remain serviceable. Your installer should check their condition and remaining thickness. Replacement discs and calipers are separate purchases.
Will braided hoses help pedal feel?
The stainless braid limits hose expansion under pressure, helping the pedal feel firmer and more precise. The rest of the braking system still needs to be in good condition and properly bled.
Is Yellowstuff the right choice for track days?
We recommend it here for fast-road use. EBC no longer recommends Yellowstuff for track use on most cars because of the bedding time. If circuit use is the priority, talk to us about a suitable Bluestuff or race-pad combination for your brakes.
Images are for illustration only. Supplied components and appearance depend on the selected kit; the listed component references describe what is included.
