Hella Pagid 355019971 Rear Brake Pads | BMW 3/4 Series

The Hella Pagid 355019971 is a rear disc brake pad set for a big chunk of the BMW lineup built between 2012 and 2021. We're talking the F22 2 Series, the F30 and F31 3 Series, and the F32, F33, and F36 4 Series. Think 228i, 230i, 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 330e, 428i, and 430i, in both rear-wheel-drive and xDrive trims. If your BMW rides on the standard Teves brake system, this set drops right onto the rear calipers with no cutting, no adapting, no guesswork.

These chassis put real work through the rear brakes. The xDrive cars especially lean on all four corners, and even the rear-drive trims see the rear pads wear steadily thanks to the way BMW balances braking front to rear. So when the rears are due, you want a pad that's engineered for the car and not a generic slab of friction that squeals and fades. That's exactly where the 355019971 fits.

The friction material here is low-metallic. That's a formula drivers appreciate for the reasons a good brake pad earns its keep. You get strong, predictable stopping power, quiet operation in daily driving, and solid heat handling when you lean on the brakes coming down a grade or off the highway. Low-metallic pads do throw a little more dust than a full ceramic, so keep that in mind if you run polished wheels. But the trade-off is a pad that bites confidently when cold and holds up when things get hot.

Here's the one thing to get right before you order. This set is prepared for a pad wear sensor, but the sensor itself is not included. If your old sensor is intact and hasn't triggered, you can carry it over. If it's worn through or you'd rather start fresh, grab a rear wear sensor separately and swap it in during the job. Don't assume the sensor comes in the box, because it doesn't.

Fitment matters on these BMWs, so read this part twice. The 355019971 is for the standard Teves brake setup. It is not the right pad for M Sport brakes or the blue-painted performance calipers some of these cars carry. If you've got the bigger sport brakes, you'll need a different part. And because this is a rear set only, you'll want to source front pads separately if you're doing a full brake refresh. Most techs replace pads front and rear in the same session, so plan the parts order accordingly.

On the bench, this is a straightforward job for anyone comfortable with a caliper and a set of hand tools. Pop the caliper, compress the piston, slide the old pads out, and set the new ones in. While you're in there, take a good look at your rotors. If they're scored, warped, or below spec, do them at the same time. New pads on tired rotors never feel right and you'll be back under the car sooner than you'd like. It's also smart to clean and lubricate the caliper slide pins and fit fresh anti-rattle hardware if yours is corroded. Once everything's buttoned up, bed the pads in properly with a series of moderate stops from speed to let the friction material mate to the rotor. Skip that step and you risk uneven deposits and a pulsing pedal.

Who's this for? Any BMW owner who wants a quiet, OE-formulated rear pad without paying dealer prices, and any independent shop that needs a dependable set they can install and forget. Hella has been building brake friction for European cars for a long time, and the 355019971 carries that same OE-level engineering. Match it to the right chassis and the right brake system, and it just works.