{"product_id":"ebc-front-brake-pads-99-00-bmw-540i-99-00-bmw-740il","title":"EBC Front Brake Pads – 99–00 BMW 540i \/ 99–00 BMW 740iL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEBC Front Brake Pads – 99–00 BMW 540i \/ 99–00 BMW 740iL\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine EBC front brake pads for documented vehicle applications including BMW 540i (1997, 1999–2000); BMW 740il (1995, 1999–2000); BMW X5 (2000–2002). All compound options share the same physical pad shape, DP1036; compound choice does not change fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStep 1 — Confirm vehicle application\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne front pad shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eAll options use DP1036. See the recorded make\/model\/year applications below; no alternate caliper variant is offered in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStep 2 — Choose your EBC compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenstuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eA street-oriented friction option. EBC SKU EBCDP21036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedstuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eA street-performance option with emphasis on lower dust. EBC SKU EBCDP31036C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellowstuff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eFor spirited road driving and higher heat demand. EBC SKU EBCDP41036R.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenstuff 6000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eFor designated EBC Greenstuff 6000 applications. EBC SKU EBCDP61036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStep 3 — Verify shape and SKU\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEBC DP1036\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eCompare the original front pad geometry, mounting details and exact EBC SKU before ordering. Confirm the shape once; this applies to every listed compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original YMM records support these specific models and years; gaps are deliberately preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 540i:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997, 1999–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 740il:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1995, 1999–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW X5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000–2002\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 530i:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 740i:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e6e8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW m5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and bedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect rotors and hardware, install a complete axle set, and follow EBC's bedding recommendations for the selected compound. Professional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a different compound change fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e No; the physical pad shape is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre unlisted model years covered?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only recorded YMM years are shown; contact AlconKits if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9dde1;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose EBC Brake Pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC provides friction choices for different driving priorities. 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