 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  02-04-2005, 10:35 PM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 |  Boo solid rotors!
Ok, so from what I understand, BMW only started putting vented rotors on the 98 models......
In order to upgrade from dismal solid rotors, can i just transfer the calipers and rotors over to my '95 clean and easy?
if not, what other parts will be necessary, if this is possible?
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Yep, cars made 4/98 and newer are vented. You'll also need new caliper carriers/brackets.
So you'll need (at least)
- new rotors
- new calipers
- new carriers
The outer brake hose stays the same.
If someone has a caliper that needs to be replaced, they ought to do this upgrade. Because.... the calipers on the solid rotors are VERY pricey, compared to the vented (rotor) caliper.
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ive seen drilled rotors for $80, same as stock just drilled holes in them. | | | | | 02-08-2005, 07:36 PM | #4 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 | Vented Rotors
Does the '98 have vented rotors at all four corners?
also, which is the best place to buy the whole package?
i would think the dealer would be the quickest, but i'm not sure what their markup is compared to websites.
if anyone knows of a good place to pick up these calipers and rotors, i would greatly appreciate it.
thanks,
jeff | | | | | 02-08-2005, 08:08 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 290 |
The 98s still have solids in the back. Your best bet is to look for some used 325i front calipers and carriers, then get some new 325i front rotors. Try posting a wanted ad at bimmerforums.com or look at one of those bmw recycling places online. | | | | | 02-08-2005, 08:22 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 122 |
Or, even better, pickup E46 32X rotors, caliper brackets and calipers (E36 and E46 32X front calipers are all the same). The E46 front rotors are 14mm larger in diameter than the E36 ones and they're dirt cheap... even from BMW. | | | | | 02-09-2005, 03:17 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 641 |
i'd say go vented instead of drilled
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Quote: | Originally Posted by bimmer95 Or, even better, pickup E46 32X rotors, caliper brackets and calipers (E36 and E46 32X front calipers are all the same). The E46 front rotors are 14mm larger in diameter than the E36 ones and they're dirt cheap... even from BMW. | is it a guarantee that the e46 32x rotors work? just would like some confirmation on this as I will be doing this upgrade soon. thanks. __________________
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Quote: | Originally Posted by AutoM3otives is it a guarantee that the e46 32x rotors work? | Of course. I wouldn't have recommended it otherwise. | | | | | 02-14-2005, 08:55 PM | #14 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 | E46 front, ? rear?
ok, so if i go with the E46 front calipers, carriers, and rotors, what can i do to upgrade the rears?
also, does anyone know which stainless steel lines to use with this combo?
thanks again guys, great info. | | | | | 02-14-2005, 09:17 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 122 |
The stock rear rotors are fine as most of the braking work is done by the front brakes. With the E46 32X front rotors you'll end up with the same front/rear combo as the stock Z3 3.0L, so there's no concerns about throwing off the bias. Stainless lines designed for the 318ti will work fine with the larger front rotors. | | | | | |
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