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TRW DTEC COTEC Brake Pad Set GDB1531DTE – Low Dust, Fast Bite – Wear Sensor Ready – Fits BMW E46 325i 330i 330d 330Ci 330xd 330xi, X3 E83, Z4 3.0si, MG ZT/ZT-T
TRW DTEC COTEC Brake Pad Set GDB1531DTE – Low Dust, Fast Bite – Wear Sensor Ready – Fits BMW E46 325i 330i 330d 330Ci 330xd 330xi, X3 E83, Z4 3.0si, MG ZT/ZT-T
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TRW DTEC COTEC Pad Kit - Part No. GDB1531DTE
Looking for a fast-biting, clean-running upgrade for your daily or spirited road car? TRW’s GDB1531DTE pad kit delivers crisp pedal response, reduced residue on wheels and OE-level refinement. The DTEC compound is engineered for low dust, while the COTEC surface helps the pads bed in quickly for confidence from the very first miles after installation.
We use these pads on our own builds and customer cars, and the feedback is consistently excellent on bite, modulation and day-to-day drivability. It is a proven, quality choice for drivers who want dependable stopping performance without filthy wheels.
Highlights
- Part number: GDB1531DTE - TRW DTEC with COTEC coating
- Low dust formulation - helps keep alloys cleaner for longer
- Quick bed-in characteristics - confident bite soon after fitting
- Sensor ready - accepts OE wear indicator lead where applicable
- Smooth, quiet operation - ideal for everyday road and fast-road use
- OE-grade quality from a trusted braking specialist
Key dimensions
| Pad height | 63.6 mm |
| Pad width | 156.4 mm |
| Pad thickness | 20 mm |
Fitment - compatibility and common searches
This TRW GDB1531DTE set matches a wide range of six-cylinder BMW applications and MG ZT models. If you are searching for BMW sports brake pads, E46 performance pad kit, X3 E83 upgrade pads, Z4 3.0 braking set or MG ZT pad kit, use the guide below.
BMW 3 Series E46
- 325i - 2000 to 2005
- 325xi - 2000 to 2005
- 330i - 2000 to 2005
- 330xi - 2000 to 2006
- 330d - 1999 to 2005
- 330xd - 2000 to 2005
- 330Ci - 2000 to 2007
- 330Cd - 2003 to 2007
BMW X3 E83
- 2.0d - 2003 to 2010
- 2.0i - 2005 to 2011
- 2.5i and 2.5si - 2004 to 2011
- 3.0i and 3.0si - 2004 to 2011
- 3.0d - 2004 to 2010
- xDrive variants as listed above
BMW Z4
- E85 3.0si - 2006 to 2008
- E86 3.0si - 2006 to 2009
MG
- ZT Saloon 190 - 2001 to 2005
- ZT Saloon 260 - 2003 to 2005
- ZT-T Estate 190 - 2001 to 2005
- ZT-T Estate 260 - 2003 to 2005
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What you receive
- 1 axle set of TRW DTEC pads - part number GDB1531DTE
- Prepared for a brake wear sensor where fitted from factory
Fitment check
Not sure this is correct for your car? Add your UK registration or the last 7 of your VIN at checkout and we will verify compatibility before dispatch.
Professional fitting
Want them supplied and fitted by specialists? Book installation with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire - request a quote at info@mjmodifications.co.uk.
Order the TRW GDB1531DTE DTEC COTEC pad set today for cleaner wheels, strong initial bite and dependable stopping power on the road. Trusted by our team and our customers.