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Powerstop Brake Disc and Pad Kits

Stay safe while on the road by replacing damaged or worn-out brake discs and pads as soon as possible. Order a Powerstop brake disc and pad kit here at CarParts.com. Powerstop brake disc and pad kits are designed to deliver superior stopping power and noise-free braking. All kits passed strict quality checks from the most trusted names in the industry, so you’re sure to get one that’s built tough. Order anytime, and get what you need in a matter of days. Check out our products below!
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KOE7098 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
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KOE7098 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7098
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$530.33
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2010 - 2015 BMW 750Li xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2010 - 2015 BMW 750i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2010 - 2015 BMW 750i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2010 - 2015 BMW 750Li All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE6415 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE6415 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE6415
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$530.90
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2010 - 2017 BMW 550i GT xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2010 - 2015 BMW 550i GT All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE7936 Front and Rear OE Stock Replacement Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad and Rotor Kit, With 1 Piston Front Caliper And 330mm (13 In.) Front Rotor
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KOE7936 Front and Rear OE Stock Replacement Low-Dust Ceramic Brake Pad and Rotor Kit, With 1 Piston Front Caliper And 330mm (13 In.) Front Rotor
Part Number: P15KOE7936
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$429.57
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2015 BMW 328i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2015 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE6654 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE6654 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE6654
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$404.68
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2014 - 2016 BMW 435i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2018 BMW 330i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 430i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 - 2018 BMW 340i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 440i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2015 - 2016 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 430i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 440i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 440i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 - 2018 BMW 340i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2015 BMW 335i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2019 BMW 340i GT xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 430i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 328i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2016 BMW 435i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2018 BMW 330i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2015 - 2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 440i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2016 BMW 335i GT xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2015 BMW 335i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2017 - 2020 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Base All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 428i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2012 - 2013 BMW 335i Base All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 428i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 328i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2013 - 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE4103 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE4103 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE4103
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$353.17
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Base All Engines
  • 2007 BMW 328i Base All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.8 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE4102 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE4102 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE4102
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$342.67
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Base All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 11.8 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE4105 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE4105 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE4105
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$387.27
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Base All Engines
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Base All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 12.28 in. and 11.8 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE4104 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE4104 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE4104
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$315.03
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2008 - 2010 BMW 328i Base All Engines
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Base All Engines
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Base All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalDisc Diameter : 12.28 in. and 11.8 in.Pad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE7552 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE7552 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE7552
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$493.93
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2012 - 2018 BMW 640i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2013 - 2018 BMW 640i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2019 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2014 - 2018 BMW 640i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

KOE6029 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Powerstop®
KOE6029 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Ceramic Z17 OE Replacement
Part Number: P15KOE6029
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$662.12
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2013 - 2019 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2012 - 2018 BMW 650i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2013 - 2019 BMW 650i Gran Coupe All Submodels All Engines
  • 2011 - 2016 BMW 550i All Submodels All Engines
  • 2012 - 2018 BMW 650i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2011 - 2016 BMW 550i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Autospecialty Rotors And Powerstop Z17 Evolution Brake PadsSeries : Z17 OE ReplacementDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : NaturalPad Material : CeramicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent compounds), Lead, Nickel, Cobalt and Antimony Trioxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ESK6039 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Semi-metallic Euro-Stop
Powerstop®
ESK6039 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Semi-metallic Euro-Stop
Part Number: P15ESK6039
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$480.96
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2015 BMW X4 All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 - 2018 BMW X4 xDrive28i All Engines
  • 2011 - 2017 BMW X3 All Submodels All Engines
  • 2016 BMW X4 xDrive35i All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Contains (2) Brake Disc and Pad Kit: P15ESK6038 and P15ESK6040Series : Euro-StopDisc Design : Plain SurfacePad Material : Semi-MetallicRecommended Use : OE ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 3-year / 36000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CRK6033 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Powerstop®
CRK6033 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK6033
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$453.88
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2012 - 2016 BMW 528i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
  • 2011 - 2016 BMW 528i All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CRK7236 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Powerstop®
CRK7236 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7236
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$458.38
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2012 - 2013 BMW 528i All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CRK7237 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Powerstop®
CRK7237 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK7237
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$461.55
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2014 - 2016 BMW 528i All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CRK6582 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Powerstop®
CRK6582 Front and Rear Brake Disc and Pad Kit, Plain Surface 5 Lugs Carbon Fiber Ceramic Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet Coated
Part Number: P15CRK6582
Vehicle Info Required to Guarantee Fit
$475.52
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2011 BMW 535i xDrive All Submodels All Engines
Product Details
Location : Front And RearComponents : Powerstop Evolution Coated Rotors & Powerstop Z17 Brake PadsSeries : Z23 Evolution Sport Geomet CoatedDisc Design : Plain SurfaceDisc Finish : Geomet CoatedPad Material : Carbon Fiber CeramicRecommended Use : Performance ReplacementNumberof Lugs : 5 LugsDisc Material : Cast IronQuantity Sold : 4-Wheel SetWarranty : 2-year / 24000-mile Powerstop limited warrantyProp 65 Warning :

Warning SymbolWARNING: This product can expose you to chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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