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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:47 pm

just a quick one, will these 325i calipers:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-E30-3 ... dZViewItem

fit a 318is?
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:17 pm

iS calipers are nominally the same as 325 ones, but BMW have used two different makes. Seem to remember another recent thread that came to the conclusion that calipers had to be used with the matching support bracket, which don't appear to be in the sale.
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:18 pm

lucas and girling are the different makes right?

i might just gamble it
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:31 pm

The 2 manufacturers are ATE and Girling.

They appear to be ATE type with mounting brackets included.

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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:59 pm

Templ8e30 wrote:with mounting brackets included.
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On closer inspection, so they are!
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:00 pm

so they will fit?

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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:02 pm

well put your details on the etk and finf out which one is used on your car!
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:30 pm

318-is wrote:so they will fit?
The complete asembly will fit any E30 with vented front discs (except M3), or any E30 if you get the discs as well.