Hella Pagid 355023131 Front Brake Pads, BMW MINI Supra

The Hella Pagid 355023131 is a front-axle disc brake pad set built for European braking systems, and it covers a wide slice of the modern BMW and MINI lineup along with the Toyota Supra that shares BMW underpinnings. If your front pads have gone thin, started squealing, or left you with a longer stop than you're used to, this is a clean OE-style replacement that drops right into the factory caliper.

These are low-metallic pads. That compound gives you strong, predictable bite when the rotor is cold on a morning commute, and it holds its friction as the brakes heat up on a long downhill or a spirited on-ramp. Low-metallic formulas are what a lot of German cars ran from the factory, so the pedal feel stays familiar. You press, the car slows the way it's supposed to, and there's no vague spot at the top of the travel.

The set is sized for the front axle. Pad height is 70 mm, width is 129.1 mm, and thickness is 17.7 mm, with the full set weighing 1.98 kg. Each pad is prepared for a wear indicator, so the vehicles that use an electronic sensor keep that circuit intact. And Hella includes the caliper mounting screws in the box, which is the small detail that saves you a second trip to the parts counter halfway through the job.

Fitment is broad. This set works across the BMW 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Series, the X1, X2, X3, and X4 crossovers, and the Z4 roadster. On the MINI side it covers the Hardtop, Clubman, and Countryman. It also fits the Toyota Supra, which rides on the same platform as the Z4 and uses the same front brake hardware. Because BMW ran several caliper variants across these years, always confirm the fitment against your VIN or your current pad before ordering. The interchange numbers FDB4689 and 573612J, plus the BMW OE references 34106860019, 34106888777, 34106888778, 34106876245, and 34106882418, make that cross-check easy.

What do you get out of a quality European pad like this? Quieter stops, for one. The low-metallic compound and the wear-indicator prep are tuned to keep noise down and warn you before you're grinding on the backing plate. You also get even rotor wear, which matters on these cars because front rotors aren't cheap and a mismatched pad can chew them up fast. And the set is R90 homologated, the European type-approval standard, so the friction performance is tested and certified rather than guessed at.

Installation is a straightforward front brake job. Lift the front, pull the wheels, and unbolt the caliper. With the caliper hung out of the way, the old pads slide out and the new ones drop in. Compress the piston, hang the caliper back on, and torque the guide bolts to spec. The included caliper screws mean you can freshen the hardware that holds everything square, which is exactly the sort of thing that keeps a rebuilt caliper from sticking a month later. Bed the pads in with a series of moderate stops from around 35 mph before you lean on them hard, and you'll get quiet, consistent braking from the first drive.

Who's this for? Anybody doing their own front brake job on a late-model BMW, MINI, or Supra who wants OE-grade parts without dealership pricing. It's also a solid choice for an independent Euro shop that wants a pad it can trust across a big chunk of the BMW catalog. If you're replacing pads, it's smart to inspect the rotors at the same time and reset the brake service reminder once the new pads, and a new sensor if needed, are in.

A couple of honest notes. This is a front set only, so if your rear pads are also worn you'll want to order those separately. The pads are prepared for a wear indicator but a replacement sensor isn't part of this kit, so grab one if your old sensor tripped. And these are street pads built for daily driving and normal spirited use, not a dedicated track compound. For street and highway miles on the vehicles listed, they're exactly what the car wants.