retrofit brake kit bmw performance

[Das Chin]

i would take a look at the alcon kit that lawsy has been talking about in parts for sale.

for 1800 squids that is a lot of kit for the money with the larger disc set up.

[Clubber]

i would take a look at the alcon kit that lawsy has been talking about in parts for sale.

for 1800 squids that is a lot of kit for the money with the larger disc set up.

I would love to get an Alcon kit but the exchange rate is killing us over here. I can get the performance upgrade less than half of that price since I can use my oem discs too.
But if this upgrade won't cut it. I'll definitely get alcon's or ap's in the future.

[sydown]

Thank you all for the feedback. It is nice to hear some positive comments about this kit. It looks like this will be my choice of BBK. Besides, If I want to upgrade to AP etc. later on, these will be easier to resell for E90-E92-E82 compatibility.
What would you guys recommend for rear upgrade ? Steel hose and some good pads enough ?

Stainless lines and rs-29's on the back are fine with the bmw performance caliper and rs-29's on the front!

[shane@mbtech]

Do it properly. Do it once.

[sydown]

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 ?

Yes, I have it on my CSL with RS-29's, used on track and road and 40 minute sessions don't cause any issues at all with the Brembo caliper!!
Yes the AP's will be better but they are over twice the price, if you just want a sensible upgrade that works well for road and occasional track work buy the BMW Performance calipers with RS-29's. It's unfair to say the brakes are rubbish if the person in question is using sh*t pads!!
As for brake bias as long as you are using the same pads front and back it moves the bias rewards slightly. See earlier post for exact bias.

[sydown]

LOL, looks like I had all ready replied to this post........ what a half wit I am!:-D

[alexk]

It looks like I will have to install the BMW performance brakes soon.

AP racing kit for sale soon...:bigcry:

[Stumpy]

Where's best to get this BMW performance caliper pair from them?
I've jus seen the Cutters thread so there's a possibility getting them from there with the 'oh so special' brackets.

Do they only come in gold/yellow though??

[alexk]

hi

The caliper is the same with the BMW 135i black (with BMW stickers) one.
So you can either go for the yellow-gold or the black one

[Stumpy]

hi

The caliper is the same with the BMW 135i black (with BMW stickers) one.
So you can either go for the yellow-gold or the black one

Thanks

Will do a search for the part nr.
So purchase from BMW or a n other?

[J2LTB]

The group buy on cutters used BMW calipers bought in mass from a dealer. A mate was part of it. He had his calipers painted blue to match his car. Brembo decals fitted then lacquered . They look and work well. He's using std BMW pads so far with Csl discs and yes the fancy brackets.