would e38 brembo calipers fit my e30
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19indy87
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hi im looking to buy brembo 4 pot callipers which are of a bmw e38. would they fit straight on to my e30?
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jmc330i
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No.
Custom caliper mounts will be needed to mount them, discs wouldnt be easy to find (possibly custom bell and rotor setup) and wheel clearance would be an issue. A lot of hassle when 'off the shelf' kits are available.
Having said that, you don't say what E30 you have - those brembos should bolt up to the E30 M3 strut, but the discs are still a problem.
Custom caliper mounts will be needed to mount them, discs wouldnt be easy to find (possibly custom bell and rotor setup) and wheel clearance would be an issue. A lot of hassle when 'off the shelf' kits are available.
Having said that, you don't say what E30 you have - those brembos should bolt up to the E30 M3 strut, but the discs are still a problem.
James
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'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
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craigieeb
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They wont bolt straight on no,
but if you buy these adaptors....
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=192838
these discs,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290368723148? ... 2217wt_902
get the center bore opened by 1mm
They'll fit
but if you buy these adaptors....
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=192838
these discs,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290368723148? ... 2217wt_902
get the center bore opened by 1mm
They'll fit
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jmc330i
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Are those adaptors still being made? I missed that thread 
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
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craigieeb
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I'm not sure, the lad came on, did the group buy, then faded away
M50 Turbo!!!
I shall say no more 
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19indy87
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hi guys thanks for the info. im gona go for the willwood kit instead less hassle.
