Akebono ProACT Ceramic Brake Pad Set - Rear for BMW E90 E92 E82 E88

Akebono ProACT Ceramic Brake Pad Set - Rear for BMW E90 E92 E82 E88

by Akebono

$78.83

Key Features

  • Fits E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 - 2009+ 328 applications
  • Ceramic compound - significantly less wheel dust than semi-metallic
  • Includes shim hardware - do not reuse old shims on E9x rears
  • Quieter cold operation compared to OEM-spec pads
  • Designed for street use - not a track or performance pad
  • Verify rear caliper spec before ordering, E9x fitment varies

Product Details

Brand
Akebono
Category
Brake Pads
ASIN
B00ANHSOWG

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Akebono ProACT Ceramic Brake Pad Set - Rear for BMW E90 E92 E82 E88 — Overview

These are Akebono's ProACT ceramic rear pads, cut to fit the 1-series (E82, E88) and 3-series (E90, E91, E92, E93) platforms, specifically the 2009-and-later 328i applications. Ceramic compound means lower dust output than the OEM-style semi-metallics most of these cars came with, and they run quieter too - no morning groan pulling out of the garage. Shim hardware is included, which matters because reusing the old shims on E9x rears is a shortcut that comes back to bite you with squeal.

If you're daily-driving your 3-series or 1-series and the track is not part of the plan, these make a lot of sense as a straight OEM replacement upgrade. They won't outperform a proper performance pad under hard braking, but they bed in fast, are gentle on rotors, and keep your wheels cleaner than the stock pads did. Worth noting - confirm your rear caliper type before ordering, as some E90/E92 variants got different calipers depending on the build date and package.