PFC V3 Slotted Replacement Rotor - Left - BMW E46 M3
Upgrade your BMW E46 M3’s front braking performance with the PFC V3 Direct Drive Replacement Rotor – Left Side (Part #322.28.0053.453). This standalone rotor—compatible with your existing V3 hat assembly—features a direct-fit, two-piece floating design with PFC’s intuitive snap-ring system. Engineered for durability and enhanced thermal control, this rotor delivers race-inspired cooling, consistent pedal feedback, and effortless maintenance.
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Common Vehicle Fitments:
| BMW | E46 M3 | 2000-07 | Front |
- Part Number: 322.28.0053.453 — Replacement rotor for front left position, compatible with V3 hat assembly
- 2-Piece Floating Rotor — Separates rotor thermal expansion from the hat, reducing warping and vibrations
- High-Carbon Alloy with Molybdenum & Copper — Enhanced thermal strength and long-term resistance to heat
- Precision Machined Vanes (ID & OD) — Promotes efficient airflow and thermal balance during use
- Ultra-Tight Manufacturing Tolerances — Runout < 0.001″; thickness variation < 0.0003″ ensures smooth braking feel
- Dedicated for Use with V3 Retention Hats — Designed to work with the proven snap-ring system; hat sold separately
- Built for Consistent Braking — Maintains reliability under street, track, and performance use conditions
Performance Friction 322.28.0053.453 & 322.28.0053.463 Replacement Rotors only for the Performance Friction V3 Direct Drive system for the BMW E46 Front brakes. Includes Replacement Rotor only (Hat not included). Price is per rotor. The V3 design features an all new retention ring that holds the hat and disc together without the need for traditional nuts & bolts. The simplified design also helps save weight and makes rotor replacement a breeze. The 2-turn retaining ring is held in a groove in the hat that overlaps the rotor flanges, effectively locking the rotor to the hat.
- V3 style mounting hardware
- High Carbon Alloy with copper and molybdenum for high temperature strength and durability.
- Vanes turned OD and ID for balance to reduce thermal warping and vibration.
- Runout less than .001 inches, reducing Pulsation and Vibration.
- Thickness variation less than .0003 inches reduces Pulsation and Vibration.
- 47 or more vanes for superior thermal capacity.
- Aircraft quality heat treated for micro structure alignment and durability.
- Surface finish less than .7 microns.
- 100% measured and inspected to meet tolerance specifications.
2-piece rotors offer better cooling over a one-piece design. Performance Friction's full floating Direct Drive attachment system allows the brake disc to naturally expand/contract both radially and axially without being constrained by the hub. This helps eliminate rotor warping, vibrations and pulsations.
Note: Performance Friction Brake Pads are recommended for this set up. All other pads must be checked for proper rotor clearance at installation and periodically as they wear. Some brands of brake pads will fit at time of installation, but may contact the rotor-hat during use which can lead to brake failure.
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