Change from brake drums to brake disks

[Articbimmer]

Hi.
I've just bought a Compact 316IA that I hope to make a 318TI out of.
Does anybody know how I can get brake disks at the rear instead of brake drums?

Is there conversions kits out there on the market or do i have to get some parts from other vehicles?

Which bimmers can I get these parts from?

[J!m]

You must be in the UK...

Look for a wrecked 318ti and remove the entire rear sub-frame.

This is the easiest solution.

[Travis]

Jim would probably drop his engine to change an A/C belt...

He's right though. Try to find one with a limited slip differential.

-Travis

[1996 328ti]

Wouldn't the master cylinder and parking brake also be different?

[J!m]

As a matter of fact, I figured out ow to change the A/C compressor, mounting bracket AND belt WITOUT removing the engine....

The M roadster and M3 use different compressors (and mount brackets), and I figured this out AFTER the engine was installed, filled with fluids and running. (but the pump was siezed anyway)

(Don't try this at home)

[motorsport]

I would take the master cylinder, brake lines, e-brake assembly, and rear end from the donor Ti.

[GDB]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

Wouldn't the master cylinder and parking brake also be different?

what's with you and master cylinders

[needle332rur]

Could you do the swap with a e30 sub frame? There might be easier to find.

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by GDB

what's with you and master cylinders

I was just thinking it would be different for drums.