BMW Z3 E36/7 1995-1999 Front Brake Pads | TAROX Strada/Corsa/Competizione Performance Pad Set | Uprated Fast Road & Track Day Front Axle Disc Brake Pads | Fits 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.2 24V | E36 Z3 Sports Street/Race Brake Upgrade

BMW Z3 E36/7 1995-1999 Front Axle Performance Pad Set by TAROX

Give your Z3 the stopping confidence it deserves with an uprated front pad set engineered by TAROX. Whether your car is a daily driver that sees spirited B-road use or a weekend machine that stretches its legs at track days, these premium friction linings deliver strong initial bite, superb modulation and consistent, repeatable braking across a wide temperature window.

We run TAROX pads on our own cars and the feedback from our customers mirrors our experience - dependable stopping power, excellent control at the pedal and impressive resistance to fade when you push on. If you want a no-nonsense upgrade from stock without compromising drivability, this is the smart choice.

Confirmed compatibility

• BMW Z3 E36/7 1.8 - front axle - model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
• BMW Z3 E36/7 1.9 - front axle - model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
• BMW Z3 E36/7 2.0 - front axle - model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
• BMW Z3 E36/7 2.2 24v - front axle - model years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Choose your compound

Pick the friction material that best suits how you drive. As you step up through the range you gain heat capacity and bite for more demanding use.

Strada - road-biased

• Effortless response from cold for everyday use and fast-road driving
• Higher friction than OE materials for shorter stopping distances
• Great pedal feel with improved temperature stability and longevity
• Peak temperature capability: up to 600°C
• Sweet spot: 150°C to 350°C
• Approx. friction coefficient: 0.37 cold, 0.42 hot

Corsa - road and track-day

• Superb all-rounder for powerful street cars that see occasional circuit work
• Works from ambient with strong, progressive bite across the range
• Disc friendly for repeated hard stops without harshness
• Peak temperature capability: up to 800°C
• Sweet spot: 200°C to 600°C
• Approx. friction coefficient: 0.47 cold, 0.49 hot

Competizione - race focused

• Developed on circuit for maximum braking force and control under extreme heat
• High friction with clean release for precise modulation and trail-braking
• Very firm pedal thanks to low compressibility and outstanding thermal stability
• Peak temperature capability: 900°C+
• Sweet spot: 400°C to 800°C
• Approx. friction coefficient: 0.47 cold, 0.53 hot

Why this upgrade works on the Z3

• Engineered for the BMW Z3 front axle with compounds proven on British roads and UK track days
• Confident bite and smooth modulation for predictable stopping in wet or dry conditions
• Resists fade during repeated heavy braking so performance stays consistent
• Developed to satisfy stringent European standards
• Tried by us and praised by our Z3 community for real-world gains

Professional fitting

Want them installed properly and bedded-in right first time? Book expert fitting with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Request a quote at info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

What you need to know before ordering

• Front axle pad set for BMW Z3 E36/7 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.2 24v - 1995 to 1999
• Select Strada, Corsa or Competizione to match your driving and heat load

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