E46 330 brake swap done Thought I'd share my new brake setup for everyone. Front: 2001 E46 330i 15K calipers & carriers New E46 330 Rotors New pagid brake pads New Brake sensor New guide bolt Rear: 318ti oem rotors New pagid brake pads New brake sensors New guide bolt Miscellaneous: Anti squeaks paste Racing Blue brake fluid Total cost $354 http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/50...m/frontbig.jpg http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/50...um/rearbig.jpg http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/500/medium/rear.jpg http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/500/medium/front1.jpg |
sick how do u like them |
stops me like im hitting the wall. |
Are the pads larger than E36 pads? Will 15" wheels still fit? I think the improved stopping is attributed to new rotors and pads, not necessarily the upgrade. Brands of tires and type pf pads make the difference. |
picking up my newly silver powdercoated 325 calipers in the morning, then comes the fun part... rebuilding :( |
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It does stop like hitting a brick wall it seems. |
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You guys with stock 4-bangers, do you really think it's wise to have that additional unsprung weight? |
Looks awesome!!! I got my fronts replaced with 330 also. Where do get yours so cheap? The 330 fronts will need at least 17" rims to clear them. I also got a pair of E46 32X calipers (the buyer told me it was 330, but it wasnt, so I am assuming is for E46 32X) and a pair of 330 carriers spray painted red if anyone needs them. The 330 fronts upgrade is awesome!!! Definitely a recommended upgrade. |
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I would still say it is worth it. Especially if you have the solid front rotors, like I did. |
Dredder, for the front brake pads sensor did you use a 318ti one? Or did you have to use a 330i sensor? I assume a 318ti one so the electrical plug is correct. |
My new ATE slotted/vented rotors and Axxis Ultimate pads stop on a dime. I hope they will hold up with the supercharger. The most I wanna do is add stainless steel lines and better brake fluid. Like you, I need to keep my 15" wheels for winter, so bigger brakes are not an option. Quote:
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will 16s fit |
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My prior setup was with E36 32X front slotted rotors and pads. The difference is like night and day. The rotors were painted with 1500 degrees ceramic paint. After hours of driving and braking the only part hot to touch is my rotors. I can hold my hands over the caliper without getting burned. Quote:
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Nice job! 3 Attachment(s) {snipped excessive quote} Nice upgrade. I did mine as follows: Front: M3 E46 Front Calipers (5K miles) and carriers. New Brembo M3 E46 crossed drilled rotors. New Mintex CTech brake pads. New brake sensors. Rear: New E36 (318ti) Brembo crossed drilled rotors New Mintex CTech brake pads. New brake sensors. Ate brake fluid (Super Blue Racing) Check it out! |
I wanted to have the slotted with cross drilled but i didnt think spending on the rotors were worth it. So i ended up getting just the OEM E46 rotors Quote:
I love the performance how these E46 setup peforms. Beats buying a brembo big brake setup worth $1k+ next upgrade worth mentioning: Ceramic coating Valve cover (currently being performed) Ligth flywheel/clutch combo (funds limited $450 so far for supply) |
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