BMW E38 Akebono 10N front big brake kit, 1994–2001 7 Series
Reviewed by the SteedLuxParts engineering team
Last updated September 11, 2026
BMW E38 Akebono 10N front big brake kit 412/420 mm for the 1994–2001 7 Series. One bracket set, two rotor paths, and a VIN check before either is released.
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Product details
BMW E38 Akebono 10N front big brake kit 412/420 mm for the 1994–2001 7 Series. One bracket set, two rotor paths, and a VIN check before either is released.
Shipping and lead time
Ships to
United States
Shipping
from $50.00
Delivery
about 20-35 business days
Fitment information
We check OEM wheels with the vehicle year and VIN in our database. For aftermarket wheels, we also need ET, J, spoke, and inner-barrel details.
Warranty and returns
Warranty terms are confirmed with the order. View the full returns policy.
Product information
Product Details & Fitment
The application shown on this page is a reference configuration. It is not a universal-fit claim and it is not the only vehicle application we can review.
Fitment review required
Confirm the vehicle and wheel before production
We check OEM wheels with the vehicle year and VIN in our database. For aftermarket wheels, we also need ET, J, spoke, and inner-barrel details.
- Vehicle model and year
- VIN / chassis number
- Wheel size
- OEM or aftermarket wheel
- Front calipers, rear calipers, or front and rear kit
| Brand | steedluxparts | Category | Big Brake Kits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | SP-11326 | Minimum order quantity | 1 unit |
| Original Vehicle Setup | Standard factory setup | Market / Side / Direction | LHD / left-side market |
| Installation Type | Direct replacement | Additional Setup Required | No extra setup |
| Sold As | Left only | Packaging | Standard export packaging |
| MOQ | 1 unit |
Which BMW E38 Wheel and Brake Record Is This Kit Being Built For?
This BMW E38 big brake kit is a conditional front-axle package built around the buyer-supplied Akebono 10N product identity and ten-piston front calipers. The stated wheel range is 18-21 inches, but the supplied rotor plan currently defines only a 412 mm path for 20-inch wheels and a 420 mm path for 21-inch wheels. Vehicle year, original front brakes and the actual wheel envelope must be approved before the adapter brackets and rotors are released.
Wheel diameter is only the first filter. An OEM wheel must be identified by its exact specification. An aftermarket wheel requires its ET offset and J width, followed by spoke-face and inner-barrel clearance review. A wheel can have sufficient nominal diameter and still contact a ten-piston caliper because of its spoke profile or barrel shape.
Front package boundary: rear calipers are not included. The EPB-versus-mechanical question, and the drum-in-hat handbrake question for a mechanical rear setup, apply only if a separate rear kit is requested.
Four Fitment Checks Before Order
Exact vehicle record
Provide the production year, variant, market and VIN for private review. An incorrect year can lead to an adapter bracket that does not match the vehicle.
Original front brakes
Record the installed front caliper, rotor and mounting interfaces. The E38 model code alone does not define the bracket or rotor centerline.
Wheel status
State OEM / ORIGINAL WHEEL or AFTERMARKET WHEEL and provide the actual wheel diameter. Do not rely on a catalog label alone.
Wheel geometry
For aftermarket wheels, provide ET and J values. Spoke shape, inner-barrel dimensions and a clearance template may also be required.
Solution Summary – At a Glance
Target vehicle
BMW E38, subject to year, variant, market and original-front-brake approval.
Front calipers
Two Akebono 10N ten-piston calipers for a front-axle package.
Defined rotor paths
412 mm for 20-inch wheels and 420 mm for 21-inch wheels, as planning references.
Complete package
Calipers, brackets, rotors, pads and hoses in the stated quantities.
The page supports product selection and quotation preparation. It is not a blanket fitment claim for every E38, every 18-21 inch wheel or every original brake configuration.
Product Configuration Paths
| Configuration path | Current scope | Release condition |
|---|---|---|
| 20-inch wheel path | 412 mm rotor planning with the complete front ten-piston kit. | Approve the exact vehicle, original brake interfaces and measured wheel clearance. |
| 21-inch wheel path | 420 mm rotor planning with the complete front ten-piston kit. | Approve ET/J for aftermarket wheels, spoke profile, inner barrel and rotor interfaces. |
| 18- or 19-inch enquiry | The wheel sizes are inside the stated range, but no rotor diameter was supplied for them. | Obtain an approved rotor and caliper plan before quotation; do not reuse the 20-inch plan. |
| 22-inch / 440 mm request | The supplied note mentions 440 mm, but 22 inches is outside this page’s 18-21 inch scope. | Open a separate configuration review instead of treating it as a listed option here. |
Configuration Specification Summary
| Item | Supplied record | Confirmation required |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | Akebono 10N front kit. | Keep the approved seller description and page SKU consistent on the quotation. |
| Caliper layout | Front axle, ten pistons per caliper, two calipers. | Confirm the caliper, pad, bracket and hydraulic interfaces as one system. |
| Wheel range | 18-21 inches stated; wheel status not yet supplied. | Confirm OEM or aftermarket status and actual clearance data. |
| Rotor planning | 20 inch / 412 mm; 21 inch / 420 mm. | Confirm thickness, hat height, offset, center bore, bolt pattern and mounting details. |
| Included parts | 2 calipers, 2 brackets, 2 rotors, 4 pads and 2 hoses. | Match the quotation and packing list to the page SKU. |
Wheel and Brake Disc Selection Matrix
Planning reference only. Wheel diameter does not confirm caliper clearance or final rotor fitment.
| Wheel reference | Rotor planning reference | Current decision |
|---|---|---|
| 18 inch | No rotor diameter supplied | Hold until a vehicle-specific and wheel-specific configuration is approved. |
| 19 inch | No rotor diameter supplied | Hold until a vehicle-specific and wheel-specific configuration is approved. |
| 20 inch | 412 mm | Review original brakes, rotor interfaces, ET/J where applicable, spokes and inner barrel. |
| 21 inch | 420 mm | Review original brakes, rotor interfaces, ET/J where applicable, spokes and inner barrel. |
| 22 inch | 440 mm supplied as a separate planning note | Outside the current 18-21 inch product scope; requires a separate configuration record. |
How Buyers Misapply the Matrix
Assuming diameter proves clearance
A 20-inch wheel does not automatically clear the 412 mm configuration. The caliper position, wheel offset, width, spoke contour and inner-barrel profile can still create contact. ET and J values are required for aftermarket wheels, but they are not a substitute for the complete wheel envelope.
Transferring one year or brake package
An E38 label is not enough to release a bracket. The production year, variant, market and original front-brake assembly must match the approved record. Using inaccurate year information can produce a bracket that cannot be installed.
Selection rule: choose the rotor path only after the vehicle and wheel records are complete. Do not select the largest listed disc merely because the wheel diameter appears large enough.
Model and Specification Confirmation
| Control field | Current record | Order action |
|---|---|---|
| Page SKU | SLP-BMWE38-BBK-AKEBONO10N-10P-F-KIT | Use this reference across the enquiry, quotation and packing record. |
| Vehicle identity | BMW E38 family; exact vehicle not yet supplied. | Provide exact year, variant, market and VIN privately. |
| Original front brakes | Installed configuration not supplied. | Provide caliper, rotor and mounting information before bracket approval. |
| Wheel record | 18-21 inch range; OEM or aftermarket status not supplied. | State wheel status and provide ET/J for aftermarket wheels. |
| Rear brake record | Not applicable to this front-only kit. | For a future rear kit, separately confirm EPB or mechanical calipers and drum-in-hat status. |
Material and Manufacturing Confirmation
Material grade, caliper construction, manufacturing process, coating system, rotor metallurgy, testing, certification and performance results were not supplied. These details must come from an approved specification, drawing or formal quotation. This page does not infer forged construction, CNC manufacture, racing certification, road legality or a guaranteed stopping-distance improvement.
Akebono 10N is retained as the buyer-supplied product name and is supported as a current public product-search expression. Buyers may also search for a BMW E38 Brembo big brake kit, but that comparison phrase does not change the supplied product identity.
Component Interface Engineering
| Component | Quantity | Interface review |
|---|---|---|
| Front calipers | 2 | Confirm the approved mounting position, piston layout and pad interface. |
| Adapter brackets | 2 | Match the exact vehicle year, knuckle interface and rotor centerline. |
| Brake rotors | 2 | Match the approved diameter to thickness, hat height, offset, hub and wheel envelope. |
| Brake pads | 4 | Confirm pad shape, backing plate and compound against the approved caliper record. |
| Brake hoses | 2 | Confirm fitting type, routing, steering movement and suspension clearance. |
Bracket position, rotor centerline and hose routing are linked decisions. Changing one part without reviewing the others can create uneven pad contact, interference or an unsuitable hydraulic connection.
Complete Matched Kit vs Calipers Only
| Option | Scope | Buyer responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Akebono 10N front kit | Two calipers, two brackets, two rotors, four pads and two hoses. | Provide the vehicle and wheel data needed to approve the complete package. |
| Calipers only | Calipers without the matched bracket, rotor, pad and hose record. | Control every missing interface separately; this is not the scope represented by the current page. |
| Separate rear kit | Not included in this front package. | Confirm rear caliper actuation and parking-brake architecture before any rear configuration is discussed. |
Buyer and Supply Scenarios
Global B2B buyer
Use the page SKU to keep the vehicle, rotor path, components and carton data tied to one quotation.
Retail customer
Submit the exact vehicle and wheel record before ordering the brake kit or changing wheels.
Modification workshop
Use the matrix as a pre-check, then verify the bracket, rotor, wheel and hose interfaces during approval.
Importer or distributor
Keep 18/19-inch enquiries and the 22-inch / 440 mm request outside the approved 20/21-inch paths until documented.
Procurement Specifics
| Field | Current record | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging | 45 x 45 x 45 cm carton | Use the supplied dimensions for packing and freight planning. |
| Gross weight | 45 kg | Use the supplied gross weight for shipping planning. |
| MOQ | Use the formal quotation for current commercial terms | Do not infer an order minimum from this product page. |
| Lead time | Use the formal quotation for current commercial terms | Stock and production timing are not declared here. |
| Warranty | Use the formal quotation for current commercial terms | Only approved seller documents define warranty coverage. |
Common Fitment Questions
Is this a front or rear brake kit?
It is a front-axle kit with two ten-piston calipers. Rear calipers, rear rotors and parking-brake components are not included.
Are the rear calipers EPB or mechanical?
That question is not applicable to this front-only product. If a separate rear kit is requested, confirm whether the rear calipers are electronic EPB or mechanically actuated.
Does a mechanical rear setup use a drum-in-hat handbrake?
The current front-kit brief does not establish the rear parking-brake design. A future mechanical rear configuration must record whether the rear disc includes a drum-in-hat handbrake before selection.
Will any 20-inch wheel clear the 412 mm setup?
No. The 412 mm value is a planning reference. Final approval still requires the exact wheel status, ET/J for aftermarket wheels, spoke shape, inner barrel and complete rotor position.
Why are there no rotor sizes for 18- and 19-inch wheels?
The brief states an 18-21 inch wheel range but supplies rotor planning only for 20 and 21 inches. The missing paths are intentionally held rather than guessed.
Can I order the 440 mm setup for a 22-inch wheel from this page?
Not as a listed option. The 22-inch / 440 mm note falls outside this page’s wheel range and needs a separate vehicle and wheel configuration review.
Is this a Brembo brake kit?
No. The current product record is Akebono 10N; any brand statement must follow approved seller documentation.
Documentation and Order Confirmation
Before production or shipment, match the enquiry and formal quotation to page SKU SLP-BMWE38-BBK-AKEBONO10N-10P-F-KIT. Confirm the exact BMW E38 year, variant and market; review the VIN privately; identify the original front brakes; record OEM or aftermarket wheel status; and provide ET and J values for aftermarket wheels. The approved record must also state the selected 412 mm or 420 mm rotor path, final rotor interfaces, hose fittings, included quantities, packaging and current commercial terms.
Do not publish a complete VIN. Do not transfer a bracket decision from another BMW chassis, another E38 year or a different original brake package. Installation should begin only after the buyer and qualified installer have reviewed the approved bracket, rotor, wheel-clearance and hydraulic information.
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