discussion E36 328i Brake Upgrade to E46 330i Front Brakes

[Captain_Stealth]

just get the 330i calipers with good aftermarket performance pads and it will surprise you

 

[lurendrin]

Powerbrake wasn’t any better.
Brembo and Alcon kits are around the R40k mark


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Out of interest, factory costs are around R7,5k for the upgrade.

 

[lurendrin]

Out of interest, factory costs are around R7,5k for the upgrade.

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[lurendrin]

Ok, so managed to find the discs at Goldwagon Will get someone to do the slotting (I have read that drilling isn't really worth it).

Question now is, I know previous posts were made in this thread but can someone advise unequivocally what else is needed to finish the upgrade?

I assume the 330i Calipers are a MUST? Also, Jive mentioned the caliper brackets and brake disc dust cover?

 

[Jive_E46]

Ok, so managed to find the discs at Goldwagon Will get someone to do the slotting (I have read that drilling isn't really worth it).

Question now is, I know previous posts were made in this thread but can someone advise unequivocally what else is needed to finish the upgrade?

I assume the 330i Calipers are a MUST? Also, Jive mentioned the caliper brackets and brake disc dust cover?

How much did the discs cost at Goldwagen? Did you manage to get a price for the pads as well?

The calliper bracket is part of the whole calliper set up, these are “floating callipers”
With regards to the brake disc dust cover, I’m gonna try to make the current ones to work.

I’d also like to know what exactly is needed to finish the conversion. Gonna be going through some YouTube videos...

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[lurendrin]

How much did the discs cost at Goldwagen? Did you manage to get a price for the pads as well?

The calliper bracket is part of the whole calliper set up, these are “floating callipers”
With regards to the brake disc dust cover, I’m gonna try to make the current ones to work.

I’d also like to know what exactly is needed to finish the conversion. Gonna be going through some YouTube videos...

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R847 each for the discs. Not bad IMO and I know they're 100% solid. Haven't got a price for the pads I'd want as yet although they have the standard pads at GW for around R300/R400. I want to get something upgraded that will give me better performance for the track.

Slotting will cost R500 for both front discs I imagine.

 

[PaKiMoNSTeR]

Don't bother with dust covers. Those are only to protect the discs/pads from debris on the road and this won't be an issue on the track. Unless you drive it daily or frequently on the road. I used to drive mine to the track and back and sometimes to the shops with no issues.

Just a side note, if you are going for this setup might as well go for the brass guides as well. I fitted those and it improved pad life as you get more even wear on the pads. I used to get skewed pad wear which meant that you could still use the pads but a section is too worn to work properly. Also, when you slot the discs ask them to deburr it. The sharp edges tend to wear the pads out as well.

 

[Jive_E46]

Don't bother with dust covers. Those are only to protect the discs/pads from debris on the road and this won't be an issue on the track. Unless you drive it daily or frequently on the road. I used to drive mine to the track and back and sometimes to the shops with no issues.

Just a side note, if you are going for this setup might as well go for the brass guides as well. I fitted those and it improved pad life as you get more even wear on the pads. I used to get skewed pad wear which meant that you could still use the pads but a section is too worn to work properly. Also, when you slot the discs ask them to deburr it. The sharp edges tend to wear the pads out as well.

Thanks for tips on the brass guides.
Where would we source something like that? Brake specialists ? Track specialists like Big Boss or SavSpeed ?


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[lurendrin]

Don't bother with dust covers. Those are only to protect the discs/pads from debris on the road and this won't be an issue on the track. Unless you drive it daily or frequently on the road. I used to drive mine to the track and back and sometimes to the shops with no issues.

Just a side note, if you are going for this setup might as well go for the brass guides as well. I fitted those and it improved pad life as you get more even wear on the pads. I used to get skewed pad wear which meant that you could still use the pads but a section is too worn to work properly. Also, when you slot the discs ask them to deburr it. The sharp edges tend to wear the pads out as well.

Thanks for this! Further to Jives questions, any one know of the right people in CT that could do the slotting and deburring? Want to make sure it is done right for break performance and longevity.

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Thanks for tips on the brass guides.
Where would we source something like that? Brake specialists ? Track specialists like Big Boss or SavSpeed ?


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Got an engineer in springs that might be able to make them for you

 

[PaKiMoNSTeR]

Got mine from Captain if I recall correctly. Think they were from one of the forum suppliers...

In CT call Stikland Brake & Clutch and talk to Barry. He races the 3hr with us each year and he should be able to tell you who could do the slotting...

 

[Captain_Stealth]

Used to be a guy on the forum known as Sean from axisengineered unfortunately he has since immigrated

 

[lurendrin]

Got mine from Captain if I recall correctly. Think they were from one of the forum suppliers...

In CT call Stikland Brake & Clutch and talk to Barry. He races the 3hr with us each year and he should be able to tell you who could do the slotting...

Thanks a lot! Will give them a shout.

 

[PaKiMoNSTeR]

Worked on the car a little last night and pulled the wheels off to put it on the stands. Whilst I did this I took some pictures for info.

Brake Setup on the front. Pad Details for the FEBI's. This is how much pad life is left after 3hr race and about 120 laps around Scribante. Not sure if the links work as I tried to post the pic's and they didn't work.