pjay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Can I use M3 front rotors (Part #'s: 34112227737 and 34112227738) with my 328i brake gear ie: calipers, struts etc. Have googled around for information, but iFail. If its not a straight bolt on, what work would be required? Cheers Edited July 30, 2009 by Pjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I'm guessing there are size differences? Do you have any information on the specs of both? This will give you an idea of what's needed. E.g. Bell height, centrebore, thickness, diameter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 I'm guessing there are size differences? Do you have any information on the specs of both? This will give you an idea of what's needed. E.g. Bell height, centrebore, thickness, diameter. 328i 286 x 22mm M3 315 x 28mm That's what I found so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 The short answer is, your calipers aren't going to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 m3: Bembo Details 328i: Brembo Details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks JiB. Whats the long answer? Get calipers as well?? What else needed? And DRTDVL. Looks the biz, but the specs mean nothing to me. Spesh not in englasio :s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 ahh just change the lang, in the top right corner... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks JiB. Whats the long answer? Get calipers as well?? What else needed? And DRTDVL. Looks the biz, but the specs mean nothing to me. Spesh not in englasio :s The front knuckles are also different!! ~3mm at the caliper mount, and the 2 lower strut mounts holes depending on if it's a 95 or +96 M3 they are coming from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Whats a brake lang? Believe they're off a 96 M3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 If they're off a 3.2lt they wont work. Are they 2 piece? 330 brakes fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Pjay - top left of the brembo site, in the red bar, is the language selector... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 2 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Ok, So even bell heights are slightly different. You would almost be better off building your own BBK from RX7 or 300ZX calipers. About the same work to make it work. Need to find a way to position the calipers. At a guess, it'd be more expensive but probably easiest to get all M3 bits to retrofit I'm meaning the whole strut lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 This might be helpful 330 brake fitment. Larger diameter but thinner disc then M3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djs325 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 www.bimmerworld.com have complete E36 M3 braking systems to upgrade non-M3 E36 3-Series cars, these are on special and would work wonders when combined with a set of Performance Friction Z-Rated Pads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 30, 2009 Damn, was really hoping to score these: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-233203218.htm Ah well. Thanks for the advice guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Damn, was really hoping to score these: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-233203218.htm Ah well. Thanks for the advice guys I'd personaly get a set of well branded, slotted rotors and use OEM disc pads. Works fine on my car. No braking probs at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
