Brake Shoe for BMW 3 Series: Stainless Steel
This brake shoe for the BMW 3 Series is specified around stainless steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a specification nobody had written down, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Brake Shoe |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Delivery Fleets |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Bronze — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Reinforced Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- EPDM Rubber — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- electroplating
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- gravity casting
- heat treatment
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for delivery fleets. Related applications include coastal delivery, food delivery, track days, security patrols, rental fleets.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
