 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  01-13-2008, 05:51 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 227 |  325 Brake Upgrade
After reading some the threads I just want to make sure I have a grasp on this. When upgrading to a 325/28 front brake set-up. You need the following items.
Calipers
Rotors
Carriers
I also have 2 more questions. First, that set-up show be ok for clearence with 17" MMII and second, if I buy ss brake line I should buy them for a 325/28 instead of the 318ti correct.
Thanks in advance for your help.
mphmotorwerks. __________________
1998 M-tech 325ti; Hellrot: M50 Swap, Cold-Air Intake, Custom Magna-Flow Exhaust, Depo Housings w/55 Watt HID, Yellow Fogs,Tinted Windows (35%), M3 Front Spoiler Lip, Black Grills, X-Brace, 17" Drag DR-19 wrapped with Hankook VR-12s, Bilstein HD with M-Tec Springs |  |  | | 01-15-2008, 05:04 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 227 |
would anyone that know this please let me know if it is correct or not.....I dont want to buy the wrong parts __________________
1998 M-tech 325ti; Hellrot: M50 Swap, Cold-Air Intake, Custom Magna-Flow Exhaust, Depo Housings w/55 Watt HID, Yellow Fogs,Tinted Windows (35%), M3 Front Spoiler Lip, Black Grills, X-Brace, 17" Drag DR-19 wrapped with Hankook VR-12s, Bilstein HD with M-Tec Springs | | | | | 01-15-2008, 06:06 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Carriers, calipers, rotors, new retaining screws, and pads if needed. You can use any front SS brake lines you want. 17's clear any stock E36 brake setup. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 01-15-2008, 04:42 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
Parts list is correct.
The diameter of the rotor is not increased so any wheel that fits now will fit after the conversion.
(Wheel choices are impacted when doing the 330 brake upgrade which is 17" minimum) __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by campaiar  Parts list is correct.
The diameter of the rotor is not increased so any wheel that fits now will fit after the conversion.
(Wheel choices are impacted when doing the 330 brake upgrade which is 17" minimum) | agreed , and there is also the choice on keeping the original slave cyl, or changing to the over to the ovesized M3 slave unit __________________ 
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ok...sweeet.....thanks very much __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mallard agreed , and there is also the choice on keeping the original slave cyl, or changing to the over to the ovesized M3 slave unit | What does the clutch's slave cylinder have to do with the brake swap? __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 01-25-2008, 12:37 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 340 |
I have an extra 4-corner set (6 lines) of SS lines from Bavauto for the 318ti, if you're interested. Never used. I ordered one set and they sent me only half the lines, while the rest were on backorder. I had to order a second set to get them in time for my brake swap (which, funny enough, hasn't happened yet). So now I have two full car sets of ti SS lines.
Let me know if you're interested. Sorry to thread jack.
Don't forget all the accesory parts for those brakes like the anti-rattle clips, pad wear sensors, pads, fluid, etc. it adds up quickly. | | | | | 01-25-2008, 05:50 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebimma What does the clutch's slave cylinder have to do with the brake swap? | the increased caliper cylinder size frequires more fluid to pass though, which the enlarged slave cylinder compensates for. Ergo shorter pedal travel or just a lot longer pedal travel / slower braking reaction time on the standard small slave and Increased caliper volume __________________
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 ....... feckin clutch slave ... __________________
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Does anybody do anything with the REAR brakes????? | | | | | 01-26-2008, 04:12 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Makes no sense to me honestly. All non-M e36s use the same slave cylinder, so there is no compenstation for anything nor will the feel change. You upgrade to the m3 slave cylinder when you do the m3 clutch assembly due to the much larger surface area being activated by the clutch slave cylinger which gives you the correct feel for the clutch.
Rear brakes, you need to grab Mcoupe/roadster trailing arms to get the full setup for the rear brakes. Non-ti chassis rear brakes are not compatible. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 01-26-2008, 05:07 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
sorry your right  the brake vacuum is only for the e46 330 brake upgrade ! The E36 320 - 328 uses the same caliper i get confused sometimes __________________
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Hehe :P __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | |
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