Hey, I have a 1986 BMW E30 316i with a Toyota 3sge beams engine and am looking to upgrade my stock brakes. I dont want to go crazy so performance brakes are not really an option I was wondering if anyone had done such a swap and if they could share some wisdom. I was thinking e36 brakes, but also not sure if they would fit.
Thanks
Any brake recommendations that fit 15" wheels?
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martauto
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Welcome to the zone mate and lets see what you have please ??
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welcome buddy,
never heard of a 3sge swapped e30 before.
as for better brakes that fit under 15's then danthe on here (dan) may be able to help you as he does a big brake kit that fits under srandard 15" alloys, can't hurt to PM him.
never heard of a 3sge swapped e30 before.
as for better brakes that fit under 15's then danthe on here (dan) may be able to help you as he does a big brake kit that fits under srandard 15" alloys, can't hurt to PM him.
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rix313
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Dan does some great kits wich use OEM parts. There are kits available from the likes of Wilwood and Hispec which I supply to lots of people. It's handy to know what wheel set up you will be running?
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The kit I do is put together from new road car parts, so you dont get the rattles/squeals assosiated with some of the 4 pot race style kits, it also uses a much larger mass disc than many other E30 brake kits available therefore the performance is superior,
They fit under all OEM/factory 15" BBS wheels, there are 3 or 4 versions with slightly different dimensions, so you may want a 5mm spacer for a little extra clearance which I can also supply with the kits.
Some pics below and a link here - https://fb.watch/9p0G29UTuo/
They fit under all OEM/factory 15" BBS wheels, there are 3 or 4 versions with slightly different dimensions, so you may want a 5mm spacer for a little extra clearance which I can also supply with the kits.
Some pics below and a link here - https://fb.watch/9p0G29UTuo/
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rob0r
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I fitted Dan's setup a few months back and couldn't be happier. Brilliant fit and performance.
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DanThe
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Looks great! 
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How much is this kit please for the front brakes, I have ned discs and pads already but they are standard and would prefer a kit with calipers so its all new.
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Current price is £580, I am very low on parts at the moment so about to re-order and I expect the material/machining costs will go up as brexit/covid has happened since the last order!
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YODI
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Thanks mate. I will be in touch when I'm ready