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    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    Curious, for street driving or track?

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    Just street. I loved the brakes in my e36 M3.


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    Don't get me wrong. The brakes are good, just not like my M3




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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    M3 brakes are a waste of money and provide no real upgrade. They're also a pain in the butt to retrofit.
    A more aggressive pad with stainless brake hoses would do all that you seek.


    If a pad upgrade isn't enough for you and you want even better pedal feel, then invest in a proper set of Wilwoods or Stoptech calipers with good pads. Unless you track, this is a waste of money as well.
    pretty much.

    330i Front brakes are 325mmx25 Rotors
    STD M3 front brakes are 325mmx28 Rotors
    ZCP M3 front brakes are 345mmx Rotors

    The pad size is the same on all 3.

    The position of the caliper is different on the M3s and will require some modifications to the caliper bracket to install the STD M3 caliper. The work alone is not worth the gains from a 3mm wider rotor. ZCP rotors are far more expensive and heavier.

    Rears

    330i rear brakes is 320mmx22
    M3 rear brakes is 328mmx20

    This requires a lot modification and ultimately would be useful only if you did a M3 rear end swap.

    Like BP said, its a waste of money unless you track.

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    Great info gentlemen. Thanks. I just assumed M3 brakes were the way to go.



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    M3 (maybe even CSL) pads might be the way to go. They definitely have more bite. I know they'll fit in the front, not sure about the back.

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    M3 brakes?

    Just get some good pads. I track and autox my zhp. Sonoma raceway doesn't have as big of braking zones like some east coast tracks, but the stock rotors with upgraded pads can lock up my wheels at just about any speed, even after multiple hot laps.

    Also, maybe some light weight wheels. If you're on style 135s, they're crazy heavy and greatly impact stopping performance. I got some 17x8.5" apex arc-8 that are 10 pounds less each. Best single mod I've done on the car, hands down.


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    Echoing what's already been posted:

    More aggressive pads, SS lines, and a high temp fluid - you'll be set.

    /thread

    Happy driving

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    Quote Originally Posted by stephenkirsh View Post
    Just get some good pads. I track and autox my zhp. Sonoma raceway doesn't have as big of braking zones like some east coast tracks, but the stock rotors with upgraded pads can lock up my wheels at just about any speed, even after multiple hot laps.

    Also, maybe some light weight wheels. If you're on style 135s, they're crazy heavy and greatly impact stopping performance. I got some 17x8.5" apex arc-8 that are 10 pounds less each. Best single mod I've done on the car, hands down.
    Wow! Got it - thanks for replying. Good info.

    Thanks to all that replied. Remember - newbies are people too! ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by terraphantm View Post
    M3 (maybe even CSL) pads might be the way to go. They definitely have more bite. I know they'll fit in the front, not sure about the back.
    From what I can tell, the pads are the same for M3 on the rear (size wise) as most aftermarket pads show the same pad for STDM3 front and back. I am using the same pad from my 330i on my m3 rear end.

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    Quote Originally Posted by veryDisco View Post

    Thanks to all that replied. Remember - newbies are people too! ;-)
    You must be a forum member on e46fanatics lol


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    Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
    DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
    Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM


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