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I bought a production 2/96 318ti this week. It needs brakes
I want to upgrade to 330 calipers, pads and rotors.
The car has 17" Bayern wheels.
Can someone PLEASE simply tell me what year and model 330 i use as reference when I order the calipers... I want vented rotors when I'm done.
Am I missing anything?
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2001-2005 330i 2001-2006 330ci ...but why do you need to do that upgrade? You can simply upgrade the pads on your stock brakes and easily overcome the grip of most street tires. If heat is an issue you can upgrade to the vented version of the stock rotors. You're adding unsprung and rotating weight so there should be some benefit that outweighs the drawbacks. Quote: Originally Posted by JMorgan  I bought a production 2/96 318ti this week. It needs brakes
I want to upgrade to 330 calipers, pads and rotors.
The car has 17" Bayern wheels.
Can someone PLEASE simply tell me what year and model 330 i use as reference when I order the calipers... I want vented rotors when I'm done.
Am I missing anything?
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| | | | | 08-07-2015, 10:26 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
You will also loose the ability to use your spare on the front with the 325mm E46 330 brakes. __________________
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| | | | | 08-07-2015, 11:35 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 444 |
Also think about the biase.
Youll need to change/upgrade the rears as well | | | | | 08-08-2015, 12:41 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
E34 rear calipers work to even that out.
My Clubsport is actually running E46 330 fronts and E34 525 rears with Hawk HP Plus pads. On 320 treadware tires locking up the brakes at and speed is quick and easy. However, it will soon be on some 245 square 200 treadware stickies and off to the track. __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by BimmerBum E34 rear calipers work to even that out.
My Clubsport is actually running E46 330 fronts and E34 525 rears with Hawk HP Plus pads. | Well then, tell me about the parts needed for the rear work as well as my original inquiry. I would be most appreciative! Jenny Morgan | | | | | 08-08-2015, 02:46 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 444 |
Everything from a e34 and e32 rears fits the TI. Except the tourings which has a different caliper | | | | | 08-08-2015, 02:53 AM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20 |
Still looking for the correct year and version of the 330 front parts... Do I use the 330 brackets? | | | | | 08-08-2015, 02:58 AM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20 |
My ultimate goal is to plant an S52 in this puppy... But it needs brakes now and I hate spending money twice. Still looking for the right deal for a crashed car or a package deal on the parts/systems needed. | | | | | 08-08-2015, 03:06 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
See post #2 JMorgan.
You need the 330 carriers as well.
All you need for the rear is a set of E34 525 rear calipers.
The E36 M front brakes are a better way to go. The knuckles provide better geometry and the rotors are directionally vented. That is probably where I'll end up on the Clubsport. __________________
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So, I assume that any year or version of the e46 330 will work.?? | | | | | 08-08-2015, 06:00 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
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Yes any year e46 330i will work for the front parts... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 08-18-2015, 01:53 AM | #13 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj J;
Yes any year e46 330i will work for the front parts... | GREAT! Now, tell me about 328 fronts as an alternative. I assume calips, carriers, rotors and pads are needed... From which model year? What is the advantage/ disadvsntage with the 328 vs 330? Do i need to do the rear 525 calips for balance? | | | | | 08-18-2015, 02:43 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
Quote: Originally Posted by JMorgan GREAT!
Now, tell me about 328 fronts as an alternative. I assume calips, carriers, rotors and pads are needed... From which model year? What is the advantage/ disadvsntage with the 328 vs 330? Do i need to do the rear 525 calips for balance? | Depends on the year 328. E36 328 96-98 (99 for the 328is) - You need the rotors, calipers and carriers. The rotors are the same diameter as your stock rotors but they are vented. The pads are the same. E46 325/328 1999-2006 - You need rotors, calipers, carriers and at least 16 inch wheels. The rotors are 300mm and vented. Pads remain the same. __________________
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Quote: Originally Posted by JMorgan GREAT!
Now, tell me about 328 fronts as an alternative. I assume calips, carriers, rotors and pads are needed... From which model year? What is the advantage/ disadvsntage with the 328 vs 330? Do i need to do the rear 525 calips for balance? | The e46 325/328 front setup and the e34 525i sedan rear is the setup I run. Very nice upgrade and well balanced. Quote: Originally Posted by BimmerBum Depends on the year 328.
E36 328 96-98 (99 for the 328is) - You need the rotors, calipers and carriers. The rotors are the same diameter as your stock rotors but they are vented. The pads are the same.
E46 325/328 1999-2006 - You need rotors, calipers, carriers and at least 16 inch wheels. The rotors are 300mm and vented. Pads remain the same. | ^this guy knows very well what he is talking about, I sourced the front setup from him, as well as many other parts, etc. Never steered me wrong and always has great advice. __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | |
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