Solid to Vented brakes

[DLag]

Hey guys, today I just finish my solid to vented brake upgrade. While I was in there I notice the calipers seemed to be the same. Both Calipers' dimensions were the same..what I ended up doing is just using the vented rotors, carrier for the vented rotor, and the stock caliper(from the solid rotor set-up)..

Just wondering if anyone else have done this??

[tiFreak]

I think the calipers are the same, just the carrier is different, hope you didn't spend too much extra getting the calipers

[1996 328ti]

Calipers prior to 4/98 are the same part number as after 4/98.
So, same part.

[DLag]

I guess I misread that I need the calipers too when upgrading.

Thanks for confirming they are the same. anyone need a set of calipers?

[1996 328ti]

I guess I misread that I need the calipers too when upgrading.

Thanks for confirming they are the same. anyone need a set of calipers?You should rebuild them and hold onto them.
Then the next time you need rebuilt calipers you will have a set on hand.

I wonder if they were different at one time though?

[DLag]

Im actually thinking of putting the other caliper because my brakes look funny with a bright silver carrier and a very dark, dirty caliper..

btw how much are you suppose to torque the line to the caliper?

thanks

[pdxmotorhead]

So you used the 323 front rotors and bracket? Just making sure I get what you ddi I need to do the brakes this week...

Dave

[DLag]

So you used the 323 front rotors and bracket? Just making sure I get what you ddi I need to do the brakes this week...

Dave

I basically used 286mm rotors with the wider carrier. both are from a 325i/328i e36. I used the same caliper I had on my car..hope that helps..

[pdxmotorhead]

Oops I meant 325, :) Yep that was my plan for this time around...

Dave