Z4 Brembo upgrade complete

In theory, more front braking power means more decelleration (assuming it's not using ABS), which means more forward weight transfer, which means your rear end has less load and so reduced grip... but I'd imagine ABS is cutting in at this point anyway.

The bigger brakes won't give you more stopping power overall (except from higher speeds), just better fade resistance I'd imagine.

I think pedal/piston ratio is the important number to watch when upgrading, to make sure the new brakes are balanced nicely!?


They look good :D

Dave
 
In theory, more front braking power means more decelleration (assuming it's not using ABS), which means more forward weight transfer, which means your rear end has less load and so reduced grip... but I'd imagine ABS is cutting in at this point anyway.

The bigger brakes won't give you more stopping power overall (except from higher speeds), just better fade resistance I'd imagine.
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Good points! Something i was thinking about after so many had douts about just replacing the front. But i think the the only true way to answer this question is do some full dyno-tests.
I think they do brake more then the OEM breaks, BUT this might be psychological and not based on fact! So i don't want to say to much at this point, did not do some full power stops with the OEM brakes to be able to compare to the brembos; its just a feeling....

Your car looks like a 3.0 like mine so some questions - - -
Wheels and tires - what sizes, brands and cost. I have always liked this wheel!!!
Brakes - Model numbers, source and cost.
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Mys stats are here: http://www.audi4life.com/SystemLord-Z4-2003.html
- 2003 3.0 BMW
- Wheels are staggered 19" OEM Silver CLS with Eagle F1 (made in Germany :D)
+ Front: 235/35R19 Eagle F1-G3
+ Rear: 265/30R19 Eagle F1-G3
- Breaks:
+ Brembo Front 4 Piston 320x28mm 1pc Brake Kit for BMW 96-2008 Z3/Z4
+ Drilled
+ From http://www.VividRacing.com
+ $1,705.00 (Got free shipping are some pressure)
+ Installation ~$0, had to buy brake fluid. No modification to the steering nuckel but i had to bend the brake shield a bit to get the minimum clearance of 3mm required by brembo.
 
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