BMW 5 Series Brake Pad Size
GarageDex's brake-pad data shows the 2011-2014 BMW 5 Series uses front brake pads measuring 209.6 × 20.5 mm and rear pads of 116 × 18 mm or 116 × 17.8 mm (length × width × thickness). Sizes vary by engine and brake package, so measure your old pad or confirm by trim before buying.
Brake pad dimensions by model year
| Model years | Front pad (L × W × T) | Rear pad (L × W × T) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2014 | 209.6 × 20.5 mm | 116 × 18 mm or 116 × 17.8 mm |
| 2010-2016 | 154.6 mm or 155.2 × 68.4 mm | 116.2 × 18 mm |
| 2010-2013 | 192.5 × 96.5 × 20 mm | 116.4 × 65.7 × 17.9 mm |
| 2010-2011 | 155.2 × 68.4 mm | - |
| 2009-2016 | 19.3 mm or 192.5 × 96.5 × 20 mm | 139 × 16 mm or 139.7 × 16.8 mm or 140 × 67.7 × 17.3 mm |
| 2008-2011 | 155.3 × 19.8 mm | 122 × 17 mm |
| 2007 | 193.2 × 20.8 mm | 139.7 × 67.9 × 16.7 mm |
| 2006-2007 | 193.2 × 20.8 mm | 139.7 × 67.9 × 16.7 mm |
| 2005-2015 | 154.9 × 63.6 × 20 mm | 121.8 × 17.3 mm |
| 2005-2013 | 155.2 × 20.5 mm or 155.3 × 67.9 × 19.9 mm or 63.5 × 155.1 mm or 193.2 × 79.2 × 19.5 mm | 121.8 × 16.7 mm or 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm or 59.2 mm or 139.6 × 67.7 × 15.9 mm |
| 2005-2010 | 154.9 × 63.6 × 20 mm | 121.8 × 17.3 mm |
| 2005-2011 | 154.5 × 63.6 × 20.3 mm or 155.3 × 19.8 mm or 193 × 21 mm | 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm or 139.7 × 16.8 mm or 140 × 17 mm |
| 2005-2009 | 155.3 × 19.8 mm | 139.7 × 16.8 mm |
| 2005 | 155.3 × 19.8 mm | 139.7 × 16.8 mm |
| 2004-2007 | 63.5 × 155.1 mm | 59.2 mm |
| 2004-2013 | 193.2 × 79.2 × 20.4 mm or 67.9 × 155.3 × 19.9 mm | 139.7 × 68 × 16.8 mm or 59.2 mm |
| 2003-2005 | 155.3 × 68.5 × 19.8 mm or 155.3 × 19.8 mm | 122 × 59.2 × 17 mm or 139.7 × 16.8 mm |
| 2003-2011 | 155.3 × 67.9 × 19.9 mm | 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm |
| 2003-2007 | 155.3 × 67.9 × 19.9 mm or 63.5 × 155.1 mm | 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm or 59.2 mm |
| 2003-2013 | 155.3 × 67.9 × 19.9 mm or 155.3 × 68.5 × 19.8 mm | 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm or 122 × 59.2 × 17 mm |
| 2002-2013 | 155.3 × 67.9 × 19.9 mm | 122 × 57.7 × 17 mm |
| 2000-2005 | 155 × 19 mm or 155.4 × 20 mm or 156.4 × 19 mm | 123 × 16 mm or 122.1 × 17 mm |
| 2000-2004 | 156 × 74 × 19.3 mm | 123 × 44.6 × 16.5 mm |
| 2000-2013 | 156.4 × 73.5 × 19 mm or 157 × 19 mm | 123.1 × 44.9 × 17 mm or 123 × 16 mm |
| 2000-2003 | 156 × 74 × 19.3 mm | 123 × 44.6 × 16.5 mm |
| 1999-2003 | 156.4 × 73.5 × 19 mm or 157 × 19 mm or 156.4 × 19 mm | 123.1 × 59.2 × 17 mm or 123 × 17 mm or 123.1 × 17 mm |
| 1998-2004 | 155 × 19 mm or 155.4 × 20 mm | 123 × 16 mm or 122.1 × 17 mm |
| 1998-2013 | 155 × 19 mm | 123 × 16 mm |
| 1996-2000 | 63.9 × 19.5 mm or 64.2 × 156.3 × 20.3 mm | 123 × 44.6 × 16.5 mm |
| 1996-1999 | 155.4 × 20 mm | 122.1 × 17 mm |
| 1996-2003 | 156.4 × 63.5 × 20 mm or 155 × 19 mm | 123.1 × 44.9 × 17 mm or 123 × 44.9 × 16.8 mm or 123 × 16 mm |
| 1996-1998 | 155.4 × 20 mm | 122.1 × 17 mm |
| 1996-2004 | 157 × 19 mm or 156.4 × 73.5 × 19 mm or 156.4 × 19 mm | 123 × 16 mm or 123.1 × 44.9 × 17 mm or 122.1 × 17 mm |
| 1995-2013 | 155.3 × 63.6 × 19.8 mm | 123 × 44.9 × 16.8 mm |
| 1995-2000 | 64.2 × 156.3 × 20.3 mm | - |
| 1995-2007 | - | 123 × 44.9 × 16.8 mm |
| 1993-1995 | 156.4 × 20 mm | 123.1 × 17 mm |
| 1993-1996 | 156.4 × 20 mm or 156 × 20 mm | 123.1 × 17 mm or 123 × 17 mm |
| 1992-1996 | 156.4 × 20 mm | 123.1 × 17 mm |
| 1990-1996 | 156 × 20 mm or 156.4 × 20 mm or 156.3 × 63.4 × 19.5 mm | 123 × 16 mm or 123.1 × 17 mm |
| 1990-2000 | 156.3 × 63.4 × 19.5 mm | 44.9 × 123 × 17.3 mm |
| 1988-1990 | 156.3 × 60.4 × 19.5 mm or 156.4 × 20 mm | 123.1 × 17 mm |
| 1988-1996 | 156.3 × 63.9 × 19.8 mm or 156 × 20 mm or 156.4 × 63.5 × 20 mm | 123 × 45 × 16.8 mm or 123 × 16 mm or 123.1 × 44.9 × 17 mm |
| 1988-2011 | 156.3 × 63.9 × 19.8 mm | 123 × 45 × 16.8 mm |
| 1988-2007 | 156.3 × 63.9 × 19.8 mm | 123 × 45 × 16.8 mm |
| 1985-1990 | 158.4 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 16.4 mm |
| 1985-1987 | 158.4 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 16.4 mm |
| 1983-1987 | 158 × 20 mm | 125 × 16 mm |
| 1983-1985 | 158.4 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 16.4 mm |
| 1981-1985 | 158.4 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 16.4 mm |
| 1981-1988 | 158.4 × 57 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 37.7 × 16.4 mm |
| 1981-1987 | 158.4 × 19.8 mm | 125.2 × 16.4 mm |
| 1980-1987 | 89.6 × 70.5 × 19 mm | 55.7 × 53.2 × 15 mm |
| 1980-1996 | 89.6 × 70.5 × 19 mm | - |
| 1980-1981 | 70.4 × 89.8 mm or 89.6 × 19 mm or 89 × 19 mm or 70.4 × 89.8 × 19 mm | 55.7 × 15 mm or 55 × 15 mm or 53 × 55.8 × 15 mm |
| 1980-1988 | 89 × 15 mm | 55 × 15 mm |
Dimensions in millimetres (length × width × thickness). Where a row shows more than one size, the engine or brake package changes the pad - measure your old pad or confirm your trim before buying. The final match is always by your exact vehicle on the listing.
What brakes should cost on a BMW 5 Series
| Job, per axle | Parts (DIY) | At a shop |
|---|---|---|
| Pads only | $30-60 | $150-300 |
| Pads and rotors | $100-180 | $300-600 |
Pads alone are $30 to $60 per axle as parts, or $150 to $300 per axle at a shop. Once the rotors go too, it is $100 to $180 in parts or $300 to $600 fitted. That jump is the reason to replace pads before they are down to the backing plate - worn-out pads score the rotors, and the rotors are most of the bill.
Ranges aggregated from published US price guides and retailer listings (RepairPal, Consumer Reports, Car Talk, AutoZone, Walmart) in September 2026. Prices vary by region, brand, and vehicle - treat these as a sanity check on a quote, not a fixed price.
Brake pads for your BMW 5 Series
Pads come as a front or rear axle set. Confirm your exact year and trim on the listing (Amazon filters by vehicle), or measure your old pad against the sizes above - some trims use a different pad. Replace pads in axle pairs, and inspect the rotors while you are in there.
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Frequently asked
What size brake pads does a BMW 5 Series use?
GarageDex's brake-pad data shows the 2011-2014 BMW 5 Series uses front brake pads measuring 209.6 × 20.5 mm and rear pads of 116 × 18 mm or 116 × 17.8 mm (length × width × thickness). Sizes vary by engine and brake package, so measure your old pad or confirm by trim before buying.
How do I know if my BMW 5 Series brake pads are worn?
Watch for a high-pitched squeal, a grinding noise, longer stopping distances, a pulsing brake pedal, or a brake-wear warning light. See our guide to the signs of worn brake pads for the full checklist.
Can I replace the brake pads on a BMW 5 Series myself?
Front pads are typically a 30-60 minute DIY job with basic hand tools and a jack. See our step-by-step brake pad replacement guide before you start.
Do the brake pad sizes differ by trim on the BMW 5 Series?
Yes - some engines and brake packages use a different pad. Where the table shows more than one size for a year range, measure your old pad or confirm the brake option for your exact trim before buying.