Compact rear callipers

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mattxr2
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Post Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:21 pm

Does anyone know if the compact callipers can be fitted to e30 arms. The pads I want to use are only listed for compacts and not e30.

I would assume they are the same but can't find any information on it
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Post Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:09 am

They can't be fitted tried a while back, but I cant remember why, disc offset? I'll check for you tomorrow, I have both knocking around.

However I reckon the pads will be very similar, so fitting the ones listed for compact may do the e30.
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Post Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:51 pm

I think you are right, from what iv seen the compact arms give a wider track than an e30. I'll
Have to compare the pads or buy something different for the e30 callipers

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Post Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:11 pm

Discs are larger as well so you would have to use a e30 bracket.

If you have a saloon you can use touring calipers for 34mm pistons
the z3 piston side might fit with e30 bracket, when i had them side by side they were very similar. Z3 piston is 36mm.
2.8 development thread http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=170822

m3.3.1 m20 thread - now running, chip needed - any volunteers?
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... =viewtopic&