Brake upgrade for trackdays

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A4-AHV
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Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:54 pm

Looking into using the old dog for a few trackdays.

What's the best brake upgrade for 4 stud hubs? All I ask is that are direct fitment :)

I also have an e30 M3 suspension setup I could use if it means bigger / better brakes
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Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:57 pm

I reckon you're better off using WMS kit.
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Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:03 pm

We have a whole section of the Wiki devoted to Brake Upgrades :D

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... s#Upgrades
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Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:29 pm

Thanks for the link, just what I was looking for :)
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Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:08 pm

What wheels have you got? That's the main limiting factor, pretty much defines how big the brakes can be.
WMS E30 brake kits! (4-pot 280mm & 300mm front / 2-pot 290mm rear)

www.wms-brakes.co.uk / http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=209737
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:47 pm

Wheel size not an issue, I have several sets 15" - 18" :)
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:58 pm

Might have a set of unused WMS 4 pots for sale in 3-4 weeks as I may be converting to 5 stud in case you are interested
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Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:21 pm

A4-AHV wrote:Wheel size not an issue, I have several sets 15" - 18" :)
Anything over 16" is (GENERALLY) not advised for track day/race cars, this is one of those subjects though! Usually:

15" can take 280mm
16" can take 300/305mm
17" can take 325/330mm
ross_jsy wrote:Might have a set of unused WMS 4 pots for sale in 3-4 weeks as I may be converting to 5 stud in case you are interested
Still can't believe you never fitted them! :D
WMS E30 brake kits! (4-pot 280mm & 300mm front / 2-pot 290mm rear)

www.wms-brakes.co.uk / http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=209737
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