performance brakes

[samdemange]

hi there, every time i ll go to track i am burning my oem rotor brakes. (ebc blue pads )
and after 5 or 6 laps my brakes are dead .( pedal go down )
I've had enough of this,so i decide to make my own performance brake because BBK cost a eye ( am not rockfeler )
therefore i bought 2 new e46 tarox JS disc ( 300X22 ) 300€
and 2 used but in good condition rear porsche 986 calipers with half used pads ( brembo ) 255€
after this i made a size with cardboard,and find steel T-square in 10mm
drawing,machining, and drilling them
hot temp painting and mounting
very happy of this upgrad,finally i have some andurance on my brakes.
i can drive 12 laps without problems for unless 600€ ( 825 USD )
and i can keep my 16 rims
PS: pics are in my gallery

[1996 328ti]

I honestly don't think a BBK was the answer.
Quality track pads, stock vented rotors, good brake fluid and maybe brake cooling is all you need.

With all that mass you are going to have better heat dissipation, sure.
They do look cool though.

[samdemange]

they are only 14 mm bigger than my oem rotors ( in diameter ) and same width ( but sloted )
and before i have put EBC blue racing pads and motul RF 600 with goodridge renforced lines on my car ( take off ABS system too)
but ,not enouth endurance with this config for the small track near my home
its why ill do that home made brakes mod

the 2 miles track
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13...3-08-2013_auto

[1996 328ti]

Small tracks give little time to cool so I can see that being a problem.
My tracks have fairly long straightaways.
Motul is good. I like ABS.

[samdemange]

i have learned to drive without,and the abs block weighs a dead donkey ( not really good for the race )
i also ordered Pagid rs4.4 brake pads for my calipers,because the oem brembo are fine but uses quickly

[bmw2101]

will these fit under 15" wheels?

[samdemange]

Originally Posted by bmw2101

will these fit under 15" wheels?

sorry but no,because It only remains 3 mm between the caliper and the interior of the 16" rim

[bmw2101]

i have to stay with 15" on my car, i have to use forrest tyres even thoug i rally on tarmac!


shame ... are your disks bigger than ti ones?

[samdemange]

yes, the oem e36 323 ti disc size is 286X22
and mine from e46 size 300X22

[bmw2101]

so maybe with factory default disks??? they will fit???

[DunkM]

Hey guys, if your looking for lighter calipers? Have you considered rx7 calipers? The ones for early 90s ones fit over 280x22 mm discs! :P

[samdemange]

the 286X22 disk fit 15" rims
after like says dunkM u can try with a another calipers
wy not from RX7 (to be seen )

[bmw2101]

if i know porche ones will fit, ill go that way, they are suprisingly good money here, <£200

[samdemange]

mine are rear 986 boxster ( but they are manufactured by brembo)

[bmw2101]

yes i see them on ebay cheep!


i rally my bmw and i foudn last time it cooked the brakes, i run abs though and love it...