3.0l si calipers, brake upgrade!

Bobbydm

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 Surrey
Well now the Z4 is sold I have some bits that never got used for sale.

Firstly a pair of brake calipers that can be used as part of the how to below. They are the same as the later 3.0l si calipers and provide better braking. You will need the bigger discs and pads, but all is explained in the 'how to'.

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8399&hilit=brake+upgrade

My personal opinion is the pre-face lift cars had poor brakes and I imagine BMW agreed, hence upgrading them for the later cars. I then went on the hunt for a pair of front brake calipers. I eventually managed to find a pair from a E46 330, the pistons have some surface rust but the seals and carriers are in good condition. I spent a bit of time with a wire brush and cleaned the surface to allow for paint. Using a decent caliper paint kit, the calipers have been painted black. If you are very picky you could repaint them as they have some marks from where they have been stored in the garage. Please have a good look at the photos to see what I mean, but the important surface that can be seen is perfect on both!

Check the 'how to' carefully to see what else you need. From memory you will need 17" inch wheels or bigger to go over the caliper. I have never fitted the calipers but did line up the carrier and caliper to see the size difference. It is hard to spot until you have both small and larger calipers side by side. Sorry to say I can't put a guarantee on the calipers but I think they are good to go!

I will accept £80 for the per. Collection if possible, near Gatwick, as these are pretty heavy!!!
 
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Sorry to bring up an old post but having a garage sort out and found these again :D

If anyone wants them get in touch. I can have them shipped for £12 UK mainland.
Would be happy with £20 for the pair!
 
Due to popular demand and finding out I'm selling them far too cheaply :oops: I will pop them on eBay at a starting price of £20 unless somebody wants to make me a better offer now. As I am in the process of buying a new house I need every penny I can get!
First offer over £60 gets them, and I'll pay for the delivery! Or I'll let you know when they go on eBay.
 
I might be interested,
just need to research what i need to do and how to go about it?
 
ESP said:
I might be interested,
just need to research what i need to do and how to go about it?

I will be doing my upgrade soon, i paid a lot more for my calipers!
I have done research and fronts are easy, see http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=720243

I am also going to fit rear 330 brakes that are not easy and are not a straight swop as stated in "cheap upgrade link"!! see http://www.argyrides.eu/bmw/mods/330_rear_brake/rear_brakes.htm
Hope this helps!!
Colin :thumbsup:
 
Here are some photos of mine during the fit last year ..

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and installed with the new EBC red stuff pads and discs looked like this....

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Thanks for the support with the sale! They are now sold and I hope making a Z4 stop just that little bit better :D
 
I felt a 10% improvement... might have been in my head though. :)
All the info you need is in the How-To section...
 
ColinP said:
ESP said:
I might be interested,
just need to research what i need to do and how to go about it?

I will be doing my upgrade soon, i paid a lot more for my calipers!
I have done research and fronts are easy, see http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=720243
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:thumbsup: Cheer's buddy!
I found the 'How To' topic on here pretty vague
but this one you have posted is spot on, thanks again :)
 
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