EBC FA252HH Double-H Sintered Brake Pads for BMW E36
by EBC
Key Features
- Sintered Double-H compound rated for high heat track use
- Direct fitment for E36 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i
- Higher rotor wear than organic pads - check rotor thickness first
- Requires proper bedding-in heat cycle to avoid glazing
- More brake dust than street-compound alternatives
- Verify caliper type on E36 M3 before ordering
Product Details
- Brand
- EBC
- Category
- Brake Pads
- ASIN
- B00666FM9G
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EBC FA252HH Double-H Sintered Brake Pads for BMW E36 — Overview
These are EBC's Double-H sintered compound pads, and the FA252HH is a direct fitment for E36 3 Series including the 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, and M3. Sintered metallic compound means they're built for high heat cycles - if you're tracking your E36 or doing spirited canyon runs where standard organic pads glaze out and fade, this is the compound that holds up. They will bite harder from cold than a street pad, so daily commuter use means more rotor wear and more brake dust than you'd get from something like EBC's own Greenstuff line.
Fitment on the E36 is straightforward but do check your caliper carrier before ordering - early E36s and the M3 ran different front caliper setups and pad shapes vary. Bed these in properly with a proper heat cycle sequence or you'll glaze the compound early and wonder why your stopping distances are worse than stock. If your E36 lives at the track on weekends and the street during the week, this is a solid middle-ground pad that won't punish you too badly on the road while still performing when temperatures climb.
