retrofit brake kit bmw performance

[Andyk]

csl doesnt have 6pot fronts and 2 pots rears tho??

I would have the better calipers if they just bolt on and work with standard size csl discs

Agree if they fit I like them to. I though this upgrade was only for 1 series and the new 3 series though as part of the performance range.

[SpineOnABap]

You can fit almost anything, from any manufacturer.

[MaKSiNG]

csl doesnt have 6pot fronts and 2 pots rears tho??

I have to concur with 'chillo'.
The standard CSL brakes are just bigger discs on the front than the stock M3.
The are single piston, fully floating calipers front and rear.

I was running Pagid Blue pads on the front with an otherwise complete standard set up and it was a very good set up.
I have just upgraded to APs front and rear and the difference is massive.

Don't forget the other benefit of getting rid of the standard CSL brakes is to save a whole load of unsprung weight. Anyone who has compared the weight difference between one of the massive AP front calipers and a tiny standard M3 front caliper will know what I mean :wink:

[born2boost]

Hi Guys...

Just want to enquire if anybody has tried fitting these brakes to a CSL?
If so, were there any benefits? Was it a straight fit??

Please let me know as there is a set of these 135i Performance calipers available pretty cheap here....

[Bounce]

Hi Guys...

Just want to enquire if anybody has tried fitting these brakes to a CSL?
If so, were there any benefits? Was it a straight fit??

Please let me know as there is a set of these 135i Performance calipers available pretty cheap here....

Its not a straight fit,you need to get some brackets made up.

[giraffe]

Its not a straight fit,you need to get some brackets made up.

Also the discs are made all the same so the direction of the grooves/holes go oposite way round on each side of the car . Fitted a set on 135i and checked with parts department that only 1 part number listed for discs , dont think BMW thort about that properly .
As Bounce said BMW dont sell mount brackets for E46 .

[Bounce]

Also the discs are made all the same so the direction of the grooves/holes go oposite way round on each side of the car . Fitted a set on 135i and checked with parts department that only 1 part number listed for discs , dont think BMW thort about that properly .
As Bounce said BMW dont sell mount brackets for E46 .

I think standard csl discs work ok with them.

[shimmy]

I think standard csl discs work ok with them.

So if no better cooling, it will just be a nice to see mod and no bloody use whatsoever to improve braking

[Bounce]

So if no better cooling, it will just be a nice to see mod and no bloody use whatsoever to improve braking

Yes.:hahaha

[born2boost]

Has anybody on the forum actually done the mod? And can give an opinion based on his experience with them?

I'm concerned about the brake bias difference if any when changing to these calipers?

Having brackets made up is not a problem, I know a guy who could make them up for me....

Just don't want to do the mod and then the brakes are worst than the standard stuff ?

[shimmy]

welll they would be any better if no increased cooling thats for sure

[_Nathan_]

Not sure I get that logic SHim - AP kit doesn't come with any extra cooling?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

They look good, but would rather know the brakes would not fad on track days, and AP give you that confidence, they are expensive but you get what you pay for.. :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Not sure I get that logic SHim - AP kit doesn't come with any extra cooling?

oh yes it does

[born2boost]

oh yes it does

In what way does the AP kit feature better cooling?