Rear Brake Caliper BMW F10 M5 F12 M6 Right O/S Brake Housing Carrier 44/24

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Rear Brake Caliper BMW F10 M5 F12 M6 Right O/S Brake Housing Carrier is an original BMW braking system component, designed for installation on the rear right axle of M-series sports models. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures stable brake pad guidance, predictable brake pedal response, and consistency with the stock system's characteristics. This is a solution for users who expect reliable and consistent braking performance during dynamic driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7845816
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7845816
• Substitutable numbers: 7845816, 34217845816, 34217845818, 7845818
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Calipers & Brackets

Purpose and compatibility for BMW M5 F10 / M6 F12

The presented caliper has been designed specifically for the rear right side of the drive axle in BMW M5 F10 and M6 F12 models. The rear right vehicle placement ensures proper fitment with the carrier, disc, and brake line, as well as correct interaction with electronic stability control and ABS systems.

The body geometry and mounting spacing meet factory BMW requirements, allowing for installation without structural modifications. For workshops and users, this means reduced service time and a lower risk of compatibility issues.

Caliper construction and performance characteristics

The caliper belongs to the Brake calipers and carriers group, responsible for precise pad guidance relative to the disc and uniform transfer of braking force. The design intended for the powerful M5 and M6 engines ensures:

• stable pad pressure against the disc at high speeds,
• adequate body rigidity, reducing deflection during intensive braking,
• consistent performance across a wide range of operating temperatures.

Properly selected piston diameters (marked 44/24) allow for balancing the braking force between the front and rear axles, which is crucial for maintaining vehicle stability during rapid deceleration.

Benefits of using an original BMW caliper

Using an original caliper in a BMW M5 F10 or M6 F12 translates into a number of practical benefits:

• Factory fitment – maintaining stock braking characteristics without the need to modify other system components.
• Consistency with vehicle electronics – correct operation with ABS, DSC, and other brake assist systems.
• Predictable vehicle behavior – even distribution of braking force between axles, which facilitates vehicle control during dynamic driving.
• The ability to use standard pads and discs intended for the specific model, without searching for aftermarket replacements with uncertain parameters.

For drivers utilizing the potential of M engines, maintaining the stock, well-tuned brake characteristics is important both for daily use and during more demanding operation.

Condition, verification, and service application

This item comes from the used original BMW parts group, allowing you to combine reasonable repair costs with the preservation of factory specifications. Before installation, a standard service procedure is recommended: checking for leaks, freedom of piston movement, the condition of threads, and surfaces interacting with the pad and carrier.

In workshop practice, such a caliper will prove useful both for a typical replacement of a damaged component and for rebuilding the entire braking system after intensive use. It can also be used in projects where the owner is restoring the stock brake configuration after previous modifications.

Brake system expansion and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the braking zone in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional calipers, carriers, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the BMW Brake calipers and carriers category.

When selecting used braking system components – especially calipers – it is worth following a proven inspection procedure. Practical tips on assessing technical condition, verification methods, and safe installation can be found in the article "Second-hand braking system: how to safely choose discs, calipers, and ABS?", which serves as a useful supplement when planning repairs or upgrades for BMW M5 F10 and M6 F12 brakes.