E85 2.5i - brakes upgrade - questions (2003. model)

[zriha]

I think I read almost everything here, and I just wanted to sum up regarding brakes options for my 2003. 2.5i Z4.

What are your experience with brakes?

What brakes fit my Z4 without any extensive modifications? I mean in terms of calipers, discs and pads?

Thanks!

 

[Mr Tidy]

Here is a link to a "How To" thread about brake upgrades:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8399 .

 

[zriha]

Thank you so much!

 

[JamieIsf]

Haven't changed the calipers, so can't comment on those, but highly recpommend Mtech for pads and discs. Circa £150 for all four corners.

 

[zriha]

Thanks, do you maybe have a link or a part number so I an search it?

 

[Mr Tidy]

Here is a link to a "How To" thread about brake upgrades:- viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8399 .

I just read this again and realised that E46 330ds have the same set-up as 330is, but may be more plentiful in Europe.

And E87 130i and 123d models also had the bigger front brakes, so may be another source of parts.

 

[JamieIsf]

Thanks, do you maybe have a link or a part number so I an search it?

https://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-discs/bmw/z4-roadster-e85-03-09/z4-2-5i-06-03-12-09.html

 

[zriha]

Thanks, do you maybe have a link or a part number so I an search it?

https://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-discs/bmw/z4-roadster-e85-03-09/z4-2-5i-06-03-12-09.html

Thank you, and now if you didn't leave EU it would be easy for me to order it, but now, need to find them in EU.

Cheers

 

[Scooba_Steve]

need to find them in EU

Just look for 3.0si brakes, e.g. Brembo Max 09.8952.75

Pagid, ATE, Bosch etc. whatever style and brand you like from local distributors

 

[zriha]

need to find them in EU

Just look for 3.0si brakes, e.g. Brembo Max 09.8952.75

Pagid, ATE, Bosch etc. whatever style and brand you like from local distributors

Thanks, mate, I found these, https://www.ebay.com/i/402286339851?ul_noapp=true they are not bigger, but I think more ventilated than the stock ones.

I will look and find something that will fit my driving style, occasional track day max 2-4 per year and a lot of road trips.