Poor Brakes on 325i Cab

[boogleboi]

Hiya Guyrs.

I have an 89 325 cabrio. It has had poor brakes since I have had it (I know the brakes arent great on E3o's at the best of times). When I say poor I mean really poor.

I have bled the full braking system and stripped both front calipers/changed pad and they are still terrible.

The pedal is solid/good bleed, and the vaum seems to have no leaks but there is no bite to the brakes at all.

Any advice?

Also I am thinking of upgrading the front brakes if I cant get it sorted.

Anyone got a good front caliper upgrade?
I want to stay on 15s and dont want to sped mega bucks! I was thinking E46 M3 brakes. Is there a cheap uprated master cylinder option?

Many thanks all.

[zd3bx]

Worn brake discs? Tyres?

And there's no way for 15s to clear E46 M3 brakes lol

[tha881]

Check the history to see how old the current discs are. If they have been on there a few years or done a lot of mileage then would be wise to replace. Decent pads are also a must. I think keri-wms in the traders section offers a big brake kit that clears 15s

[boogleboi]

The discs are not far from new.

What pads would you recommend?

[daimlerman]

E30 brakes are just fine as standard as long as all parts are in firstclass condition.
Braided stainless steel flexi's and a good quality pad are the only 'upgrades' that I use on my E30's.

Pads?
I use EBC Greenstuff.

[boogleboi]

Maybe I have a master cylinder problem.

Like I said I have had loads of E30s with standard pads and they have been lots better than this.

[Brianmoooore]

There's nothing wrong with E30 brakes when they're working as they should. Easily up to the job required of them.
Find out what's wrong with them and fix.