Can I put E46 M3 brakes on my E36 coupe?

[Mike1231]

Hello guys!

I own a BMW '96 E36 323i swapped to 2.8 M52TUB28 '99.
Before I add any more horsepower to it I would like to upgrade my brakes... And now I would like to know if E46 M3 brakes would fit on my E36? If not, what about brakes from 330i?
I believe you should also know I'm running 17" wheels...
I also know discs have 325 mm in diameter on the m3 and 286 mm on my E36...
So will bigger brakes with mounts, calipers... everything actually fit?

Thank you a˜„[/b]

[Tedswagon]

E46 330 brakes are the ones I had on my old E36. They are slightly bigger than the e36 m3 calipers

[Simon13]

the 330 option will bolt straight on, the e46 m3 setup won't - you need the e36 m3 hub carriers also to make it work. The later is a more expensive option but gives a wider scope for improvement

The 330 setup will work as stock e36 328i setup is ok but can be improved

[Tedswagon]

With good brake pads and discs this setup worked well on my track car.