325is brake upgrade?

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Originally Posted by 96cali

So do I understand correctly that my 1999 vented brakes are the same as the 325/8 vented brakes so there is no e36 upgrade except for M3? I would have to go e46 325 to get a larger rotor? Will e46 330 brakes fit a 16" wheel?

There is a link to a great web page comparing all these otions but dang it all I can't find it!

You understand correctly. The Ti got 325/328 brakes starting 04/1998.
E46 325 setup will get you ~5% larger rotor with the exact same caliper + pads as the E36, which means no additional stopping power. You would gain nothing but extra weight and a bit more heat capacity in the rotor, which would be a factor only on the track. . .or maybe in the mountains.


This might be the thread you're looking for:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=531881

. . .want to put 330 front brakes on your car, be aware that you'll also have to switch to 17" (minimum) wheels and tires, which also increases the amount of unsprung weight.

My question is:
What is the weight of the E36 vented rotor vs. solid rotor?