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BMW E46 M3 V-Maxx Big Brake Kit 365 mm 6-piston

The big brake kit E46 M3 365 mm is the largest brake kit V-Maxx makes for the BMW M3 E46. The front axle gets 365 mm two-piece brake discs and 6-piston calipers made of forged aluminium, complete with V-Maxx sport brake pads and vehicle-specific adapters for the original rubber brake hoses.

This kit is for the M3 driver who runs 19 inch wheels or larger and wants to get the maximum out of the brakes, whether at a track day or when drifting. The more often you brake hard in succession, the more you notice that the kit keeps performing consistently. V-Maxx Autosport is a Dutch manufacturer and the kit has a TÜV certificate according to §19.3, which means it is also approved for use on public roads.

Key benefits

• Largest V-Maxx kit for the E46 M3, with 365 mm discs
• TÜV §19.3: approved for use on public roads
• 6-piston calipers made of forged aluminium
• Two-piece grooved discs made of high-carbon steel with ultra-light floating aluminium bells
• Consistent braking: much less fade under repeated hard braking
• Directional cooling channels that draw the heat from the disc outwards
• Complete and ready to fit, with V-Maxx sport brake pads with TÜV approval
• 2-year warranty from the manufacturer

Suitable for

BMW M3 E46 (07-2000 to 05-2006), Coupé and Convertible

• M3 Coupé E46 (07-2000 to 05-2006), all versions
• M3 Convertible E46 (07-2000 to 05-2006), all versions

Minimum wheel size: 19 inch. Check with the fitment template (WFC, Wheel Fitment Chart) whether your wheels clear the calipers; a wheel spacer is sometimes required. If you run 18 inch wheels, choose the 355 mm version (20 BM355 01).

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: V-Maxx Autosport (Netherlands)
• Part number: 20 BM365 01
• Brake discs: 365 mm, two-piece, grooved, high-carbon steel with floating aluminium bell
• Calipers: 6-piston, forged aluminium
• Brake pads: V-Maxx sport brake pads with TÜV approval
• Minimum wheel size: 19 inch
• Approval: TÜV §19.3
• Axle: front axle
• Included: calipers, brake discs with bells, brake pads, vehicle-specific adapters and fitting hardware

Fitting and delivery

Fit the kit according to the V-Maxx fitting instructions supplied. It only fits cars with original steering knuckles. Clean the brakes with mild soap and never with wheel cleaner, as it attacks the aluminium. For heavy track use, V-Maxx recommends removing the dust seals from the calipers.

Optionally available: V-Maxx Steelflex steel braided brake hoses for the front axle with PTFE inner hose and TÜV approval, Ferodo Super Formula brake fluid in a 500 ml bottle and the V-Maxx wear indicator set. Delivery time: 4 to 7 days.

The largest V-Maxx brake kit for the E46 M3: for drivers who run 19 inch wheels and count every tenth on the track.

Why choose this big brake kit E46 M3 365?

This kit brings together a large disc, six pistons per caliper and smart heat management. Caliper, bracket and bell are made of aluminium, which conducts heat about five times better than steel, and the directional cooling channels carry the heat out of the disc. As a result, the kit cools down quickly, so you keep braking consistently even after a series of hard stops. If your M3 already has 19 inch wheels, this kit makes the most of the available space.

Frequently asked questions

Does this kit fit behind my wheels?

The big brake kit E46 M3 365 mm requires wheels of at least 19 inch. Always check the fitment template (WFC) before you order; in some cases a wheel spacer is required.

What is the difference between the 355 and the 365 mm kit?

Both kits have 6-piston calipers and fit the M3 E46 Coupé and Convertible. The 365 mm kit has larger discs and requires 19 inch wheels; the 355 mm kit (20 BM355 01) already fits behind 18 inch.

Does V-Maxx also offer a kit for the rear axle?

No, V-Maxx only makes kits for the front axle. About 90% of the braking power comes from the front axle, so that is where an upgrade gains the most.

Is this kit suitable for an M3 with more power than standard?

Yes, absolutely. For an E46 M3 with more power than standard, this is a logical upgrade: large 365 mm discs and 6-piston calipers that keep braking consistently lap after lap, even on the track. With an officially approved power upgrade the TÜV approval remains valid.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.