Go the whole hog Sean and put the M3 315mm brakes on or even these 370mm disc as I have on our 335d
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-m-pe...808184?hash=item1a4b8eeef8:g:sBcAAOSwo2la0Qzz
Bigger brakes on my Z3 1.9
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Go the whole hog Sean and put the M3 315mm brakes on or even these 370mm disc as I have on our 335d
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-m-pe...808184?hash=item1a4b8eeef8:g:sBcAAOSwo2la0Qzz
Already spent 2k, I think the wife would slit my thought if I did another grand
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We must have the same wife then!!!
I would go to 300. As that’s more than enough for a zed. Brembo discs and EBC yellow stuff pads will give you a great upgrade.
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Attached is a file of brake upgrade information. It will hopefully answer many of your questions.
If you want really very large brakes, follow the link right at the bottom of the document. Scary stuff without the brake bias or master cylinder size calculations. Maybe they don't have to worry about modification certification or public safety liability.
Attached is a file of brake upgrade information. It will hopefully answer many of your questions.
If you want really very large brakes, follow the link right at the bottom of the document. Scary stuff without the brake bias or master cylinder size calculations. Maybe they don't have to worry about modification certification or public safety liability.
We thought that. Then checked on Realoem and the part numbers for the 286 are the same as the 300 callipers. The width is taken up by the pistons.
The breaker I get the upgrades from does a very good price for all brake parts as a lot have found out. Pm if you want details.
I managed 325 x 28 on the front of my Z3 under standard 17” wheels, it was a tight fit
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Great convo guys. Learned a lot. So, I'm assuming you have to get a bigger backing plate if you were to upgrade to 300mm?
No need for larger rear back plate. Current one will fit no problems. Just caliper carrier and 6 pot calipers if you have a 1.9i. All reasonable and available. Carriers will have a "505" cast mark on the inside of the carrier. They look exactly the same , just a touch longer.
Scooblitz