E36 Brakes on the E30?

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:51 pm

Was just browsing when I came accross a guy in the process of making an adapter to fit e36 callipers to his e30 struts so he could run bigger discs (284mm vs 260mm). Is it something worthwhile doing or just a waste of time? Looks to be a bit cheaper to do than getting a big brake kit or less hassle with clearance than using 540i callipers.

E36 vs E30

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:42 pm

Is this is the idea where you have to get the calipers/carriers milled (rather heavily) yourself to clear the strut?

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:25 pm

Yup, did you get them of the same Dutch site?

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:31 pm

I did indeed!

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:34 pm

keri-WMS wrote:I did indeed!

Another Dutchy?

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:03 pm

Jozi wrote:
keri-WMS wrote:I did indeed!
Another Dutchy?

Nope - I'm in Hastings, on the coast due south of London.

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:21 pm

Dont fancy that TBH!

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:38 pm

I thought maybe you were from Holland since you weren't long finding them pics and thought you knew Dutch.

Keri has already convinced me it's not worth doing.

Post Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:24 pm

Google translate!

Post Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:48 am

Not sure about that level of cutting of the caliper bridge, sure the bracket will add the strength back but its not ideal.

I'm working on some 5 stud conversion bits that use a stock e30 strut and will use either a 286mm or 300mm disc plan is to keep the e30 caliper moved out to suit without having to cut anything on the caliper. Don't think i could live with that level of cutting on a critical part without proper investigation.