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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: laernu on June 26, 2009, 02:22:41 PM

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: laernu on June 26, 2009, 02:22:41 PM

where can i get a good set of Brake Rotors and Pads for my 91 318is?

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: ten2doyle102 on June 26, 2009, 02:45:03 PM

Any auto parts store really. Is this going to be just for d.d. or track use.  I brembos and some ceramic brake pads (for what brand) but they work great.

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: laernu on June 26, 2009, 10:02:07 PM

well im taking it to the track next year but it would be great to get a head start on the brakes now cause im hoping next year i can start rebuilding my motor lol

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: DesktopDave on June 27, 2009, 08:28:35 AM

Definitely flush the whole system with some Pentosin or ATE DOT4 fluid.  Great stuff.  I'd go with Brembo plain or ATE powerstop grooved rotors.  EBC greens, Axxis or Hawk HPS pads.

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: laernu on June 27, 2009, 12:36:44 PM

Awesome thanks for the info DesktopDave :)!! i was thinking of getting the Brembo Drill Slotted front and rear which is gonna run me a rough 500 but im hoping to rip out my motor during the winter and hope to rebuild and get started on my turbo build late next year :)!!

Title: Brake rotors + Pads
Post by: DesktopDave on June 27, 2009, 01:49:13 PM

If you're really upgrading the car, maybe do a 5-lug swap instead.  You can get the late e36 M3 front arms, offset CA bushings and a new control arm with the brakes & build it up.  Rear arms from a Z3 or 318ti will finish it up.  I think you need a different MC too.  You can get some cheap tire combos for this size that work very well.  I think a few members run up to 17x8's, like 235's.

Stock brakes are OK, but if you're really looking to update the car that's the way I'd go.  There are a lot of write-ups here.