retrofit brake kit bmw performance - Page 3

giraffe · 03-03-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bounce

Its not a straight fit,you need to get some brackets made up.

Also the discs are made all the same so the direction of the grooves/holes go oposite way round on each side of the car . Fitted a set on 135i and checked with parts department that only 1 part number listed for discs , dont think BMW thort about that properly .
As Bounce said BMW dont sell mount brackets for E46 .

Bounce · 03-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giraffe

Also the discs are made all the same so the direction of the grooves/holes go oposite way round on each side of the car . Fitted a set on 135i and checked with parts department that only 1 part number listed for discs , dont think BMW thort about that properly .
As Bounce said BMW dont sell mount brackets for E46 .

I think standard csl discs work ok with them.

**shimmy** · 03-03-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bounce

I think standard csl discs work ok with them.

So if no better cooling, it will just be a nice to see mod and no bloody use whatsoever to improve braking

Bounce · 03-03-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

So if no better cooling, it will just be a nice to see mod and no bloody use whatsoever to improve braking

Yes.:hahaha

born2boost · 04-03-2012, 07:50 AM

Has anybody on the forum actually done the mod? And can give an opinion based on his experience with them?

I'm concerned about the brake bias difference if any when changing to these calipers?

Having brackets made up is not a problem, I know a guy who could make them up for me....

Just don't want to do the mod and then the brakes are worst than the standard stuff ?

**shimmy** · 04-03-2012, 08:07 AM

welll they would be any better if no increased cooling thats for sure

_Nathan_ · 04-03-2012, 10:44 AM

Not sure I get that logic SHim - AP kit doesn't come with any extra cooling?

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 04-03-2012, 11:15 AM

They look good, but would rather know the brakes would not fad on track days, and AP give you that confidence, they are expensive but you get what you pay for..

**shimmy** · 04-03-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Not sure I get that logic SHim - AP kit doesn't come with any extra cooling?

oh yes it does

born2boost · 04-03-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

oh yes it does

In what way does the AP kit feature better cooling?

04-03-2012, 08:07 AM	#26
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04-03-2012, 10:44 AM	#27
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born2boost S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 32 Casino cash: $1481	Has anybody on the forum actually done the mod? And can give an opinion based on his experience with them? I'm concerned about the brake bias difference if any when changing to these calipers? Having brackets made up is not a problem, I know a guy who could make them up for me.... Just don't want to do the mod and then the brakes are worst than the standard stuff ?

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CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	They look good, but would rather know the brakes would not fad on track days, and AP give you that confidence, they are expensive but you get what you pay for..