Bosch QuietCast BC1610 Premium Ceramic Brake Pads for BMW F30 F32 F36 Rear

Bosch QuietCast BC1610 Premium Ceramic Brake Pads for BMW F30 F32 F36 Rear

by Bosch

$43.99

Key Features

  • Fits F30 330i 335i 340i and F32 F36 428i through 440i rear axle
  • Ceramic compound reduces wheel dust versus semi-metallic pads
  • Includes caliper hardware and shims - no separate kit needed
  • Good cold-bite for daily driving and commute use
  • Not rated for track or high-heat repeated stop applications
  • Check caliper bracket bolts for corrosion before starting install

Product Details

Brand
Bosch
Category
Brake Pads
ASIN
B0874H1FY7

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Bosch QuietCast BC1610 Premium Ceramic Brake Pads for BMW F30 F32 F36 Rear — Overview

The BC1610 is Bosch's ceramic compound rear pad set built to fit the F30 3 Series and F32/F36 4 Series family, covering everything from the base 328i through the 440i xDrive. Ceramic compound means less brake dust on your wheels and quieter operation than the OEM-style semi-metallic pads most of these cars ship with. If you're chasing cleaner wheels and a quieter daily driver, this is the move over the stock replacement pads.

These are a street-use pad, not a track pad - thermal limits on ceramics will disappoint you on repeated hard stops at the circuit, so keep that in mind if you're heading to a DE event. For commuting and normal spirited driving on F30s and F32s, the QuietCast compound bites well from cold and the hardware kit included makes the swap straightforward. The main install note worth knowing is to verify your caliper bracket hardware isn't seized before you start - it's a common issue on anything past 60k miles on these chassis.