BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 M Sport Rear Left N/S Brake Caliper Housing Carrier

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 M Sport Rear Left N/S Brake Caliper Housing Carrier is an original brake system component from the M Sport line, designed for installation on the rear left axle in selected BMW 1 and 3 Series models. As a product from the Brake calipers and carriers category, it ensures proper brake pad guidance, stable piston operation, and consistency with factory braking characteristics. This is a solution for users who expect precise brake system performance while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's design.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6799461-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6799461
• Substitutable numbers: 34216799461, 6799461
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Category: Calipers & Brackets

Purpose and compatibility

The presented caliper is designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for the correct distribution of braking force in BMW F20, F21, F30, and F31 models in M Sport versions. The design corresponds to factory BMW solutions, ensuring compatibility with stock brake discs, pads, and other brake system components intended for this configuration.

Its original BMW origin ensures a perfect fit with factory mounts, brake lines, and suspension geometry, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of compatibility issues compared to universal aftermarket replacements.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an M Sport group component, the caliper is prepared to work with a brake system featuring more dynamic characteristics, typical of high-performance versions. The properly selected design of the housing, guides, and pad seat allows for:

• stable brake pad guidance during intensive braking,
• maintaining even pressure on the brake disc,
• proper cooperation with safety systems (ABS, traction control, electronic stability control),
• maintaining the factory brake force balance between the front and rear axles.

Thanks to the use of the original BMW design, it is possible to maintain the operating characteristics intended by the manufacturer, which is important for both safety and the predictable behavior of the car in emergency situations.

Condition, origin, and advantages of choosing used parts

The offered brake caliper is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for cost savings while maintaining the original BMW specification. Choosing this solution is particularly beneficial for users who want to maintain the factory brake system configuration while avoiding the costs of purchasing a new OEM component.

An original caliper from dismantling also provides the opportunity to maintain visual and technical consistency with other M Sport components, which is important for comprehensive maintenance or upgrades of the brake system in vehicles of this series.

To better understand the benefits of choosing original recycled parts and ways to safely reduce service costs, it is worth reading our guide: Brake calipers under the microscope: How to effectively reduce brake system repair costs by choosing verified recycled parts.

Selection safety and purchase support

Selecting the correct brake caliper for a specific BMW version requires attention to OEM markings and interchangeable numbers, which are detailed in the product's technical specification. This allows for precise verification of compatibility with your vehicle, minimizing the risk of an incorrect purchase.

If you would like to learn practical tips on selecting used components, including the rules for checking manufacturer markings, the following article will be helpful: No more bad purchases! How to professionally select used car parts, saving time and nerves.

Expanding your BMW brake system

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

Such an approach allows you to maintain the technical consistency of the entire system, facilitates future service, and helps maintain predictable driving characteristics of the vehicle, especially under demanding operating conditions.