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) |
Check it out shot of cylinder head cover with garbage bag while awaiting for valve cover to get prepped and ready for install. Garbage bag is for safety precaution while the head is naked. I dont want foreign debries to get into my combustion chamber or inside the engine http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/50...m/IMG_0428.jpg |
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How much for the ceramic coat for the valve cover? I had mine powder coated as well. It turned out nice as well. Light flywheel/clutch combo is totally worth it. You will not be disappointed. |
probably around $15 bucks |
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That's hot! Is the E46 M calipers and carriers a direct bolt-on? Will a 17" wheel work with these also? Thanks! Quote:
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I didnt know E46 M3 were a direct bolton. I thought it requires the spindle upgrade just like the E36 M3. |
The calipers in the pictures look like regular e46 330 calipers. e46 M3 ones have a distinctive ///M sign. Quote:
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The E46 330 is a direct bolt on but you have to have the carriers as well. Sorry for the confusion. |
Problem with Upgraded Brakes OK. so here is the situation. I did the brake upgrade about 1,500 miles ago. At first the brakes were a little mushy so I waited for the brake pads and rotors to settle. I have done the brake bleeding a couple of times already and the mushiness went away. However I noticed that the brake pedal travels a bit more than I think it should. If I pump it once the brake pedal goes up right away. What do you guys think? My suspicion is that I need to change the master cylinder. If I do, would an E46 330 master cylinder fit? Or should I go with an E36 325/328 master cylinder? |
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Has anyone else experienced this problem? |
I have the 330 brake upgrade and my pedal has been as firm or more firm than before I got the upgrade. Good luck with the fix. |
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E46 (330i) Master Cylinder Does anyone know if the e46(330i) master cylinder fits our car? |
Found the answer The E46 master cylinder can be adapted but is not a direct bolt on application. The best way to do it is to upgrade to the E36 M3 master cylinder. I'm getting the parts Friday and I will be getting the upgrade done over the weekend. |
Front: E46 330 Front Calipers and carriers. New E46 330 OZ 325mm rotors. New Jurid Jas brake pads. Rear: New E36 (318ti) OZ rotors New Jurid Jas brake pads. Sparco stainless steel brake lines BMW brake fluid |
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