» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 10-17-2005, 06:55 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 | E46 330 brake swap done | | | 10-17-2005, 07:41 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: cali Posts: 338 | sick how do u like them __________________ Clean E36 | | | 10-17-2005, 07:51 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 | stops me like im hitting the wall. | | | 10-17-2005, 12:56 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Are the pads larger than E36 pads? Will 15" wheels still fit? I think the improved stopping is attributed to new rotors and pads, not necessarily the upgrade. Brands of tires and type pf pads make the difference. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 10-17-2005, 01:31 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 | picking up my newly silver powdercoated 325 calipers in the morning, then comes the fun part... rebuilding __________________ 1995 BMW 316i Cosmos Black Mods: Magnex Cat-Back Exhaust Smoked Corner Lights + Repeators M3 17" Wheels De-Baffled Air Box AC HandBrake Handle and Gear Knob DEPO Euro Epsiloids + Predator Chronium Rings Chrome Interior bits IE Poly-Urethane RSFMs Kenwood Power Series Audio Powder Coated e36 325 Front Callipers Sports Seats | | | 10-17-2005, 01:40 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 | Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti Are the pads larger than E36 pads? Will 15" wheels still fit? I think the improved stopping is attributed to new rotors and pads, not necessarily the upgrade. Brands of tires and type pf pads make the difference. | On my car the 15'' alloys weren't even close to fitting. It does stop like hitting a brick wall it seems. | | | 10-17-2005, 01:50 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by AlaskaBlue On my car the 15'' alloys weren't even close to fitting. It does stop like hitting a brick wall it seems. | Then I guess I'll wait a little longer. I liked the idea of more mass to dissipate heat but still need snow tires. I don't want to buy new wheels just yet. You guys with stock 4-bangers, do you really think it's wise to have that additional unsprung weight? __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 10-17-2005, 03:58 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW of Chicago Posts: 111 | Looks awesome!!! I got my fronts replaced with 330 also. Where do get yours so cheap? The 330 fronts will need at least 17" rims to clear them. I also got a pair of E46 32X calipers (the buyer told me it was 330, but it wasnt, so I am assuming is for E46 32X) and a pair of 330 carriers spray painted red if anyone needs them. The 330 fronts upgrade is awesome!!! Definitely a recommended upgrade. | | | 10-17-2005, 04:05 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 | Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti Then I guess I'll wait a little longer. I liked the idea of more mass to dissipate heat but still need snow tires. I don't want to buy new wheels just yet. You guys with stock 4-bangers, do you really think it's wise to have that additional unsprung weight? | Do you mean stock engine? If so, I am not too worried about losing a little acceleration and gaining some extra rotating mass for the much better brakes. I can lose weight and gain power in other areas. My engine isn't stock, and my suspension is very far from stock. I would still say it is worth it. Especially if you have the solid front rotors, like I did. | | | 10-17-2005, 04:48 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 | Dredder, for the front brake pads sensor did you use a 318ti one? Or did you have to use a 330i sensor? I assume a 318ti one so the electrical plug is correct. | | | 10-17-2005, 05:31 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | My new ATE slotted/vented rotors and Axxis Ultimate pads stop on a dime. I hope they will hold up with the supercharger. The most I wanna do is add stainless steel lines and better brake fluid. Like you, I need to keep my 15" wheels for winter, so bigger brakes are not an option. Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 328ti Then I guess I'll wait a little longer. I liked the idea of more mass to dissipate heat but still need snow tires. I don't want to buy new wheels just yet. You guys with stock 4-bangers, do you really think it's wise to have that additional unsprung weight? | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 10-17-2005, 08:13 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: cali Posts: 338 | will 16s fit __________________ Clean E36 | | | 10-17-2005, 08:39 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 | Quote: Originally Posted by CirussRS22 Dredder, for the front brake pads sensor did you use a 318ti one? Or did you have to use a 330i sensor? I assume a 318ti one so the electrical plug is correct. | The sensors were from the 318ti. My prior setup was with E36 32X front slotted rotors and pads. The difference is like night and day. The rotors were painted with 1500 degrees ceramic paint. After hours of driving and braking the only part hot to touch is my rotors. I can hold my hands over the caliper without getting burned. Quote: Originally Posted by marcus2116 will 16s fit | Requires you have 17" Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY The most I wanna do is add stainless steel lines and better brake fluid. | Most likely when I replace my stock flywheel clutch to Light flywheel and clutch combo, I will replace the clutch line and brake line to stainless steel. I saw I few places that sells them or I can just have them fabricated for probably around $100 for the entire setup, brakes and clutch line. | | | 10-17-2005, 11:38 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tracy, California Posts: 473 | Nice job! {snipped excessive quote} Nice upgrade. I did mine as follows: Front: M3 E46 Front Calipers (5K miles) and carriers. New Brembo M3 E46 crossed drilled rotors. New Mintex CTech brake pads. New brake sensors. Rear: New E36 (318ti) Brembo crossed drilled rotors New Mintex CTech brake pads. New brake sensors. Ate brake fluid (Super Blue Racing) Check it out! __________________ 1989 E30 325is 5s Coupe Zinnoberrot 1991 E30 325i Auto Coupe Schwartz 1991 E30 325is 5s Coupe Hellrot 1995 318ti E36 Alpine White III DASC (RIP) 1996 328i 4Dr Artic Silver (RIP) 1999 M3 Estoril Blue Metallic RMS Vortech SC 2001 325i E46 Alpine White - Sports Package (SOLD) 2005 E46 M3 Coupe SMG | | | 10-18-2005, 01:17 AM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 | I wanted to have the slotted with cross drilled but i didnt think spending on the rotors were worth it. So i ended up getting just the OEM E46 rotors Quote: Originally Posted by medi3 Check it out! | I like the way yours turn out. What type of paint did you use. Is that just caliper paint? I love the performance how these E46 setup peforms. Beats buying a brembo big brake setup worth $1k+ next upgrade worth mentioning: Ceramic coating Valve cover (currently being performed) Ligth flywheel/clutch combo (funds limited $450 so far for supply) | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |