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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Sean_318is on January 08, 2010, 04:36:20 AM

Title: M3 brakes on my e36
Post by: Sean_318is on January 08, 2010, 04:36:20 AM

Can I fit the M3 front brakes to my car, Calipers, bigger discs etc? I've got some 17" wheels, whould they fit over the M3 equipment?

Cheers, Sean

Title: M3 brakes on my e36
Post by: Hodge on January 08, 2010, 02:30:32 PM

You need the M3 calipers, discs, pads, knuckles, and 17" wheels for everything to work right.

Stock E36 knuckles are too small for E36 M3 brakes.

Title: M3 brakes on my e36
Post by: Sean_318is on January 11, 2010, 02:14:16 AM

Thanks for the info! :) Are they significantly different or would just uprated discs and pads be better?

Title: M3 brakes on my e36
Post by: Hodge on January 11, 2010, 07:29:48 AM

It'd be cheaper, unless you can find all the parts for a good price.

I have TMS brakes all around on my 318i and they feel amazing. Car stops good.

Of course it could be better, and when they wear out I am going to do the
E46 330I brake upgrade.

Title: M3 brakes on my e36
Post by: Boyracer on January 11, 2010, 11:46:34 AM

Here is all info you need:

http://www.protoworks.com/cgi-bin/C-C_Wiki.pl?E36_BMWs_Are_Like_Legos

I have E36 M3 3.2 Sedan suspension waiting and front brakes on the way :)