Uprated Front Pad Set for BMW E46 Compact 325ti, 325 and 320td by TAROX

Give your 3 Series Compact the stopping performance it deserves. This TAROX front pad set is a direct replacement for the factory front axle pads on BMW E46 Compact 325ti, 325 and 320td models, delivering serious bite, confidence-inspiring pedal feel and fade-resistant performance for spirited street driving, B-road blasts and track days.

Built from premium friction materials and engineered to surpass European standards, these pads provide strong, repeatable braking across a wide temperature window. We run these on our own builds and customer cars, and the feedback is consistent: sharper initial response, smooth modulation and dependable stopping power lap after lap.

Why enthusiasts choose this TAROX pad set

• Direct-fit front axle pads for BMW E46 Compact 325ti, 325 and 320td
• Big step up in bite and control versus OE pad compounds
• Stable performance when hot with excellent fade resistance
• Precise pedal feel thanks to low compressibility
• Developed for fast road, circuit sessions and heavy use
• Designed to outperform European compliance benchmarks

Choose your TAROX compound

Select the friction blend that matches your driving. As performance rises, expect changes to day-to-day comfort and noise. Pick what suits your usage best.

Strada – Street Performance

• Perfect for daily use and enthusiastic road driving
• Works from cold with instant response
• Higher friction than factory pads for stronger stopping power
• Improved heat tolerance and lifespan over OE
• Operating up to 600°C, optimum 150°C to 350°C
• Coefficient of friction: Cold 0.37, Hot 0.42

Corsa – Track-Day Focused

• Outstanding all-rounder biased toward circuit use
• Effective from cold and consistent across the temperature range
• High friction with great pedal feedback and assertive bite
• Gentler on discs than many dedicated track pads
• Operating up to 800°C, optimum 200°C to 600°C
• Coefficient of friction: Cold 0.47, Hot 0.49

Competizione – Competition

• Race-bred compound for serious track work
• Very high friction with superb release characteristics
• Hard, confidence-inspiring pedal feel and exceptional thermal stability
• Delivers consistent performance over long sessions
• Operating over 900°C, optimum 400°C to 800°C
• Coefficient of friction: Cold 0.47, Hot 0.53

Vehicle compatibility

• BMW 3 Series E46 Compact front axle: 325ti, 325, 320td
• Direct replacement for the original pad shape and calipers

If you are unsure about fitment, contact us and we will confirm the correct pad profile for your setup.

Installation and support

For expert fitting, book with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Request a quotation at info@mjmodifications.co.uk. Follow the TAROX bedding-in procedure to achieve optimum performance and pad life.

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Ready to transform your stopping power? Add these TAROX front pads to your basket today and enjoy stronger braking, better control and confidence on the road and track.