MPA Electrical 1001-1561C Disc Brake Pad Set - Front

Premium Ceramic Front Brake Pads

MPA Electrical Quality-Built Premium Ceramic Brake Pads w/ Hardware, part number 1001-1561C, are built for front brake service on select BMW applications. This ceramic disc brake pad set uses application-specific friction formulas to help restore consistent stopping performance with low dust and quiet operation.

The Quality-Built Premium line focuses on vehicle-specific pad compounds, giving BMW 230i, 330i, 430i, 320i, 328i, 328d, 330e, X3, and X4 owners a direct-fit front pad option for common base-brake and single-piston caliper setups. Part number 1001-1561C is also formulated with copper-free friction material for 2025 compliance.

Key Features

• Premium ceramic front disc brake pad set for select BMW models
• Integrally molded friction material for consistent pad performance
• Copper-free formula for 2025 compliance
• Low brake dust and quiet braking characteristics
• Adhesive-backed pad shims included
• Pad shims included
• Abutment clips included
• Mounting hardware included
• New condition

Product Line Details

MPA Electrical’s Quality-Built Premium Ceramic Brake Pads w/ Hardware line is engineered around application-specific friction compounds rather than a one-formula-fits-all approach. That helps match the pad material to the braking requirements of the listed BMW platforms, including front brake service on vehicles with base brakes, single-piston calipers, and select ceramic brake configurations.

Detailed Description

These front brake pads are built for BMW drivers who need a direct replacement for worn ceramic pads without changing the braking feel more than necessary. The pad compound is tuned for dependable stopping power across a wide temperature range, while the ceramic formulation helps reduce dust buildup on wheels and supports quieter operation during everyday driving. Part number 1001-1561C is a practical choice for maintaining factory-style brake response on compatible BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X3, and X4 applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Worn front brake pads causing reduced stopping performance
• Brake noise from aged or uneven pad material
• Excess brake dust on wheels
• Brake pedal feel changes caused by pad wear
• Front brake service needs on BMW vehicles with base brakes or single-piston calipers

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With front brake applications only. Verify caliper style, brake package, and model year before installation, especially on BMW 230i xDrive, 330i, 330i xDrive, 430i, and 320i variants with configuration notes such as base brakes, single-piston calipers, or exclusions for blue calipers. Inspect rotors, caliper hardware, and pad contact points during service, and clean the bracket surfaces before installing the included clips and shims.

• Fits 2021 BMW 230i, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2017 BMW 230i, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2019-2021 BMW 230i xDrive, front, except Blue Calipers; Ceramic
• Fits 2018-2020 BMW 230i, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2020 BMW 430i, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2020 BMW 430i Gran Coupe, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2020 BMW 430i xDrive, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2020 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2019 BMW 330i, front, with Base Brakes; with Single Piston Front Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2019 BMW 330i GT xDrive, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2019 BMW 330i xDrive, front, except Blue Painted Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2018 BMW 230i xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2016-2018 BMW 320i, front, except Blue Calipers; Ceramic
• Fits 2016-2018 BMW 320i xDrive, front, except Blue Caliper; without M Sport Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2018 BMW 328d, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2018 BMW 328d xDrive, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2016-2018 BMW 330e, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2018 BMW 330i, front, except M Sport; Ceramic
• Fits 2017-2018 BMW 330i xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2015-2018 BMW X4, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2017 BMW 230i xDrive, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2017 BMW 330i, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2011-2017 BMW X3, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2016 BMW 228i, front, with Base Brakes; Ceramic
• Fits 2015-2016 BMW 228i xDrive, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 328d xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2013-2016 BMW 328i, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2013-2016 BMW 328i xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, front, except Blue Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i xDrive, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2014-2015 BMW 220i, front, Quality-Built Premium Ceramic Brake Pads w/ Hardware
• Fits 2015 BMW 228i, front, with Single Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2012-2015 BMW 320i, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2013-2015 BMW 320i xDrive, front, Ceramic
• Fits 2014 BMW 228i, front, with SIngle Piston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2012 BMW 328i, front, with Single PIston Caliper; Ceramic
• Fits 2012 BMW 328i, front, without Blue Calipers; Ceramic

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical specifies this brake pad set with application-specific friction formulas, adhesive-backed shims, abutment clips, and copper-free ceramic material for dependable front brake service on the listed BMW platforms. The product is new and built to support consistent fitment across the confirmed applications above.