Textar Semi-Metallic Brake Pad Set for BMW 5 Series, X3, X4, Z4, and i8 (2011–2024)

Fitted with Textar's patented Q+ damping shim, the 2456101 semi-metallic brake pad set is a replacement pad set for a wide spread of BMW models, including the 5 Series sedan, X3, X4, Z4 sDrive35is, and i8. The Q+ shim sits between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate, preventing direct contact between them under braking and cutting down vibration and high-frequency noise. Its textile composition was developed for damping and decoupling. Each set comes with brake retaining clips, and Textar also identifies this set as D1473. It is made in Romania.

This brake pad set carries a 24-month or 24,000-mile warranty.

Textar tailors each pad to the vehicle, and a single friction formulation can contain up to 43 ingredients chosen for the intended application. That matters on cars with energy recovery systems, where quiet braking is an important comfort feature, and this fitment includes hybrid models such as the 530e, X3 xDrive30e, and ActiveHybrid 5. Textar is a factory supplier to the BMW Group for many applications, and the set cross-references eight BMW part numbers, which helps when your car wears an earlier or later revision of the BMW pad. Testing behind Textar pads includes more than 1,000 hours of brake dyno running and more than 300,000 km of driving, and its fleet of 451 test vehicles covers 3 million km each year. The brand dates back to 1913 and is built by TMD Friction, which runs four global research and development centers.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: Textar
• Part numbers: 2456101 and D1473
• Friction type: semi-metallic
• Q+ textile damping shim fitted
• Includes brake retaining clips
• BMW cross-references: 34216885452, 34216870565, 34216892641, 34218847062, 34216862202, 34216796741, 34206877648, and 34206879857
• Country of manufacture: Romania
• Warranty: 24 months or 24,000 miles

Common Questions

Does this set come with clips?
Yes. Textar includes brake retaining clips with this pad set.

What does the Q+ shim do?
It keeps the piston from contacting the backing plate directly, which reduces vibration and high-frequency brake noise.

Is this a ceramic pad?
No. Textar specifies a semi-metallic friction material for this set.

PMB Performance carries Textar pads for daily-driven BMW service work.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to find your exact BMW model and year. Send us your VIN and we will confirm fit before you buy.