R1 Front Euro Ceramic Brake Pad Kit 1983-1991 BMW/Mercedes-Benz - 2600-0493-03

R1 Front Euro Ceramic Brake Pad Kit 2600-0493-03 is engineered for select 1983-1991 BMW and Mercedes-Benz applications. Part of R1's CERAMIC European Series, this premium ceramic pad and hardware package is designed for clean, quiet daily braking with low dust and smooth, consistent response. Integrally molded, scorched ceramic friction material works with noise-control shim technology to deliver excellent fade resistance and rotor-friendly street performance. Application-specific mounting hardware is included for a more complete brake service; this application also lists required wear sensor reference BPS-31002 (1), BPS-63001 (2), BPS-63001 (1).

Key Features & Specs:

• Brand: R1 Concepts
• Series: Euro Ceramic Pads & Hardware Kit
• SKU: rnc2600-0493-03
• Part Number: 2600-0493-03
• UPC: 194873539191
• Position: Front
• Friction Material: Premium ceramic formulation
• Driving Use: Daily street driving
• Hardware: Application-specific mounting hardware included
• Hardware Reference: HK1-74022
• Required Wear Sensor Reference: BPS-31002 (1), BPS-63001 (2), BPS-63001 (1)
• Quantity: 1 kit
• Weight: 2.2 lb
• Vehicle Class: Car
• Construction: Integrally molded and scorched ceramic friction material
• Series Features: Low-dust, low-noise, low-copper, 100% asbestos-free formulation; slotted and chamfered where applicable

Fitment:

• Years: 1983-1991
• Makes: BMW, Mercedes-Benz
• Models: 325ES, 325IS, 325IX, 318I, 318IS, Z1, 325E, 325I (USA/Canada), 190E, 190D

R1 Euro Ceramic Brake Pads & Hardware Series:

R1 Euro Ceramic Brake Pads are engineered for drivers seeking clean, quiet and dependable everyday braking with the smooth characteristics of a premium ceramic friction compound. Developed primarily around European-style applications and offered across R1's application-specific catalog, the Euro Ceramic Series combines low-dust performance, excellent fade resistance and stable friction characteristics across a wide range of everyday driving temperatures. Each Pads & Hardware Kit includes application-specific mounting hardware to support a more complete brake service.

The premium ceramic friction material uses integrally molded construction and is designed for smooth, consistent brake response while helping reduce wheel dust and braking noise compared with more aggressive friction compounds. Series-level construction features include noise-control shim technology, a friction underlayer, positive molding, scorched friction surfaces, hooked backing plate technology, and slotted or chamfered pad designs where applicable. R1 also uses a low-copper, 100% asbestos-free formulation and designs Euro Ceramic pads around OE-style fitment requirements for dependable daily-driving performance.