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Post by Bmw ben » Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:42 pm

Hi all.

I'm looking to modify my 3.0si z4 but want to start on the brakes first - any reccomendations on the cheapest most effective way to do this.

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Post by markplant » Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:19 pm

Maybe start with stainless brake flexi pipes to replace the rubber ones , an a brake flush ,
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Post by Z4 Gaz » Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:33 pm

A decent set of discs and pads will suffice unless you are going to be tracking the car.

As standard the fronts are 325mm, which is more than big enough for a car of this weight for road use.
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Post by AveZ4coop » Thu Aug 23, 2018 10:13 pm

Z4 Gaz wrote: Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:33 pm A decent set of discs and pads will suffice unless you are going to be tracking the car.

As standard the fronts are 325mm, which is more than big enough for a car of this weight for road use.
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Post by ph001 » Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:29 am

I’d leave the discs and lines as they are and just upgrade the pads. Performance Friction carbon metallics for the win :thumbsup:
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Post by Tony007 » Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:53 pm

Only advice I can give is don't delay if they need doing. Just replaced mine the day before some idiot decided to do a right turn across me, needed all the brakes I cud find to miss him. I was doing 50 mph speed limit at the time. Quick pant change was needed afterwards.

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Post by craig3.2 » Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:30 am

As said,the the 3.0 Si had bigger discs than earlier 3.0i......
Start with Performance pads,and a decent set of grooved/slotted discs and braided brake lines if you want to go further.
EBC are well priced,or Brembo for not much more.
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Post by shuey » Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:31 am

Just bought a new set of front Brembo grooved front rotors and pads, waiting to install this week. 210 with sensors from carparts4less, decent price for Brembo a I think. I use to buy ebc for my 350z, but they double the price of Brembos
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Post by paulc_bkk » Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:42 am

Lots of good advice and sensible suggestions here

I upgraded my brakes a while ago using part of a kit I had for my E36 but sold the car before I had chance to fit them.

Porsche Boxster S calipers with E46M3 CSL discs and fitting kit, matched with standard E85 3.0 rear calipers and vented discs

I know it’s a bit over the top, but considering I had the parts laying around it made sense to do it. If I hadn’t already got the Porsche calipers I would’ve gone with the 3.0 front setup with good pads

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