Description
Brembo developed this configuration around BMW 2011–2016 528i, pairing the correct axle-specific hardware with the braking architecture needed for more demanding use.
Why this setup makes sense
Because this is a performance-oriented chassis where improved heat capacity, pedal consistency, and repeatable braking are valuable during demanding street or track driving, brake performance becomes increasingly dependent on heat management and repeatability as the car is driven harder. This package is intended to support that progression.
Hardware summary
This Brembo performance package is an application-specific upgrade built around fixed multi-piston braking hardware for drivers seeking a more capable system than the original equipment.
- Axle: Rear
- Brembo family: Performance
- Catalog specification: 4-Piston Cast; 345x28mm 2-Piece
Available configurations
- Rotor Style: Type 3 Slotted, Type 1 Slotted, Drilled
- Caliper Finish: Black Hard Anodized
Where both drilled and slotted versions are offered, the rotor selection changes the friction-ring treatment while retaining the application-specific package. Choose the version that best matches your intended duty cycle and preferred setup.
Best suited for
Best suited to drivers who have outgrown the thermal and pedal-consistency limits of the factory braking system during aggressive use. As a rear kit, it is especially useful when the goal is to complement a front brake upgrade and preserve balanced brake behavior across the chassis.
Vehicle fitment
Brembo’s supplied fitment data for the SKUs grouped here includes select 2011–2016 BMW 528i, select 2012–2016 BMW 528i xDrive, select 2011–2016 BMW 535i and select 2011–2016 BMW 535i xDrive. The storefront title is centered on BMW 2011–2016 528i; if your vehicle falls elsewhere in the broader fitment list, verify the exact selected SKU and submodel before ordering.