Brake upgrade - are these compatible? Suggestions?

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:26 pm

FD3S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:18 pm Thank you for your detailed answer.
Is the aesthetic benefit so important than to give 4500 euros for new brakes? I haven't decided yet...

Well, I think what we're saying is that there are some good options under 1500 euros which offer big improvements in performance and looks.

Btw how can someone improve the front brake cooling?

exdos wrote this epic how-to.

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:08 am

FD3S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:26 pm
Attilio wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:58 am
FD3S wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:05 pm It is time also for me to change discs and the pads. I was thinking to upgrade to a bigger 6 and 4 pot system but those systems from Brembo, AP Racing and Stoptech cost a leg and an arm.
It is good that I see that there a many other solutions.

My question is if you believe that for a car that never sees racetrack, if it makes sense any upgrade to the brake system? What results should someone expecting when having such an upgrade? Is it something measurable?
Very good question you raised about the usage of the car: I am not planning to track the car, so perhaps it would make sense to just upgrade the brake lines (with braided ones) and fit EBC or similar pads when the time to replace the discs comes?
My thoughts are the same. Brake line upgrade new discs and better pads. The only possibility I was thinking the 6 piston is that maybe within the next year I decide to go the SC way. Anyway decisions, decisions. However the aesthetics is indeed something important.

I might be thick but what do you mean with “the SC way?”

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:24 am

Attilio wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:08 am I might be thick but what do you mean with “the SC way?”

Supercharger

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:37 am

mmm-five wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:24 am
Attilio wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:08 am I might be thick but what do you mean with “the SC way?”
Supercharger

Now I get it! Thank you!

I am still getting acquainted with the car and can only imagine what it would be like with additional power and torque!

I'd say that a BBK (I know this acronym

) would be a must after such mod.

Now off to hoovering the interior, cleaning and conditioning the leather seats...Z4M first and then the i3.

Enjoy your day guys

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:10 am

AP BBK here 6pot front 4 pot rear, pedal is rock solid, right at the top, insane breaking performance and are without doubt one of the best braking setups ive ever experienced massively over-braked for the little z4 , issues with them is they squeal like a pig and are absolutely s**t when they are cold, they also cover and i mean cover the car in dust, and the parts are so expensive you'll need to sit down to digest the £££s.

Fishy Dave · Post by **Fishy Dave** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:18 am

Beedub wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:10 am AP BBK here 6pot front 4 pot rear, pedal is rock solid, right at the top, insane breaking performance and are without doubt one of the best braking setups ive ever experienced massively over-braked for the little z4 , issues with them is they squeal like a pig and are absolutely s**t when they are cold, they also cover and i mean cover the car in dust, and the parts are so expensive you'll need to sit down to digest the £££s.

Changing from Pagids to EBC Bluestuff NDX removed both the squealing and brake dust issues plus they are so much cheaper. The first set of rear pads weren't completely flat but the factory sorted this with no quibble. Only downsides are less initial bite (I consider that an advantage over the hair trigger Pagids) and they stick to the discs after washing the car (clang!).

FD3S · Post by **FD3S** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:17 pm

MrPT wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:26 pm
FD3S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:18 pm Thank you for your detailed answer.
Is the aesthetic benefit so important than to give 4500 euros for new brakes? I haven't decided yet...
Well, I think what we're saying is that there are some good options under 1500 euros which offer big improvements in thperformance and looks.

Btw how can someone improve the front brake cooling?
exdos wrote this epic how-to.

MrPt my mistake. I thought that the prices you guys were talking was only for the front pistons. I found some time to do some googling for the M Performance parts and I found this: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw ... 110444769/

Does the above BBK fit to our cars and on the 18'' stock wheels?
Why the price difference is so big from the other BBK solutions like AP Racing, Stoptech and the Brembo?

The posts from exdus are really informative, thanks

bradz · Post by **bradz** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 10:05 pm

We have talked about this further up. See my post.

FD3S · Post by **FD3S** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:08 am

bradz wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:35 pmThat's a silly price!

I think you need a small spacer to use them with 224"s

Brad could you please help me with what do you mean with the term 224''s?
Is the stock wheels?

Thanks in advance.

bradz · Post by **bradz** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:36 am

224's are the stock wheels that come with the z4m

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