BMW E36 / E46 & Z3 – EBC Bluestuff Brake Pads Rear (DP51079B)

The EBC Bluestuff B brake pads rear (DP51079B) are high-performance brake pads specially designed for BMW drivers who need maximum braking power at sporty street use, trackdays, rallies and heavy race use. This Bluestuff B compound delivers consistent performance under high loads, retains its braking power under extreme conditions and is suitable for both ventilated as well as solid brake discs.

Thanks to the aramid fibre base, these brake pads offer a medium to high friction, excellent initial bite from cold temperatures and reliable braking power even in heavy use. Ideal for drivers who often brake heavily, take sharp turns and want to keep their car in optimum control in performance driving.

Short product description

BMW 3-series E36 / E46 & Z3 Rear brake pads – EBC Bluestuff B DP51079B. High-performance brake pads for rear, suitable for ventilated and solid discs, perfect for heavy-duty racing, rally and track use, with excellent braking power and control under extreme conditions.

Key features

• High-performance rear Bluestuff B compound

• Medium-to-high friction with strong initial bite

• Suitable for ventilated and solid brake discs

• Optimum braking at heavy-duty racing, rally and track use

• Aramid fibre base for longer life

• Fast break-in characteristics for performance use

• Excellent control at high temperatures and intensive braking

Technical specifications

• Type: EBC Bluestuff B 5000 Series

• Item number: DP51079B

• Placement: Rear

• Length: 123 mm

• Width: 43 mm

• Thickness: 16 mm

• Disk type: Ventilated and solid

OEM reference numbers

• BMW: 34211160340

• BMW: 34211161455

• BMW: 34211164501

Application / Suitable for

Suitable for the back of various BMW models:

BMW 3-series E36 (rear):

• BMW 3-series E46 (rear): 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i

• BMW E36 & Z3 (rear):316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328 (For both ventilated and unventilated discs, some 323 & 328i)

Explanation EBC brake pad compounds (colours)

Greenstuff – street use
Normal to light sport street use, low dust release, quieter than standard brake pads.

Redstuff – premium street & sporty
Ceramic brake pad for sporty street cars, less brake dust, better bite than standard pads.

Yellowstuff – sporty street & trackday
High friction, suitable for sporty street use, mountain roads, trackdays and light racing use.

Bluestuff – track use / heavy race use
Bluestuff B is designed for heavier use, such as trackdays, rallies and racing events. They perform excellently in high temperatures, intense braking and maintain consistency with both ventilated and solid discs.

Orangestuff – competition
Race block, not street-legal, for professional track use.

Ultimax2 – standard replacement
OEM replacement with comparable performance and longer service life.