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Originally Posted by Tippey764
well, I'm trying to find a BMWP BBK that someone is willing to sell used.......currently on the hook with a guy possibly willing to do so. so yes..........i would buy a set for the BBK that would ***hopefully*** eventually make its way onto the car at some point.
Are you talking about the 6 piston brembo calipers that are the same as the 135i?Quote:
Originally Posted by BADCLOWN
Yup
I had those on my car, other than the bling factor the stock 330 caliper is better.Quote:
Originally Posted by BADCLOWN
In what way do you consider the stock calipers better? In theory, any fixed caliper should out perform a floating caliper...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippey764
The 6-piston setup has slightly better pedal feel, but not a whole lot. Otherwise, it was a PITA to change pads, weighs a ton, and doesn't stand up to track usage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
It does look amazing in Phoenix Yellow though.
Well that's depressing...they feel good on Kristen's 135.
When you say they don't hold up on track use, are you talking about the melting pistons?
Well I'm not tracking my car. Want the extra grip and looks.
Pistons AND seals. I went through three sets of seals despite having stainless steel pistons in there (thanks Chad!), and one of those sets was classified as "high temp" seals. The feel is good, and is a nice upgrade from the stock caliper feel, but the feel just doesn't compare to the Willies. For street only applications, they're fine, though not having an easy way to match up a pair of rears is a bit disappointing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
If I had to do it again, I'd spend the money on the Wilwoods, especially considering the cost.
Oh wait, I did... :shifty
For those who won't mind dealing with the hassle of changing out brake pads and aren't tracking their cars, this is a very nice upgrade as I can attest to :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by az3579
You want this upgrade then ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BADCLOWN
Actually this is not too hard as I found out... I just need to get around to doing this but from what I have learned, all you need is a set of OEM M3 rear rotors (I will be sourcing Performance cross drilled M3 rotors), new longer steel braided brake lines for the rears, and a set of Performance rear 135i brake calipers. If it wasn't for the 15" MacBook Pro with Retina display I just acquired (picking it up today), I would have finished this project for my ZHP this summer.... always something that comes up called life ;) Eventually I will finish the Performance BBK setup for my ZHP now that I know exactly what I need to do to make this happen :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by az3579
For those who are only street driving their cars, the BMW Performance BBK is a good (and cheaper) path towards legitimate BBK applications. Stressing street use Botond. Even with a little "spirited" driving, these brakes do a great job :thumbsup I only wish this kit came with rear caliper application as well instead of people having to figure out how to make this happen. Fortunately for the E46 community there are some who had the time and ability to figure this out and then post their findings....my most sincere thanks go out to these guys/gals for taking the time do do so. Without people like them, there would not be any solution or DIYs out here...