Affordable BBK Option - Brintech Customs

[jbfrancis3]

I've watched a few Brintech Customs YT videos (they did the weight comparison between S54/S65/S85) and discovered they have a BBK kit for the E46 M3.

Six piston / 365mm fronts and four piston / 350mm rear. No idea what the bias is. They machine their own caliper brackets and rotor hats. Rotors are DBA brand and pads are Bendix-something.

I note that the front calipers do not have the bridge that the Brembo E46 M3 kit has. That has to affect rigidity but may be less a consideration for street use.

Cost shipped to USA is approx $6,300 Australian pesos, which at this time of writing, is about $4,500 - $4,600 real dollars. That's pretty attractive.

https://www.brintechcustoms.com.au/all-products/e46-m3-big-brake-kit-brembo-brakes-front-amp-rear

[HanSooloo]

I am in the process of selecting a kit for my project, and this definitely seems like a good option. The idea of custom paint, etc makes it a good proposition. Curious about the brake bias myself. With the right piston size, this could be the holy grail.

[Slideways]

It's the 18Z caliper off a Porsche/Audi. I believe p0lar and a few others on the old forum adapted this kit for the E46. How about 650 for 4 calipers and pads lol -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254986539243?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=254986539243&targetid=1262749492302&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032090&poi=&campaignid=10459841982&mkgroupid=123050527820&rlsatarget=pla-1262749492302&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAjw-sqKBhBjEiwAVaQ9a4BWa-UprqeKTsKSs9EoIqAbQm_q6jhCK5zzXf2kI4_P7boB34CHDBoCdm8QAvD_BwE

I think the only issue is they only fit 19" wheels.

[FCD46]

Not the same level of stopping power but

I have some 996 refreshed brembo’s (996.351.425 f&r set) for sale if anyone is interested

[S14]

I've watched a few Brintech Customs YT videos (they did the weight comparison between S54/S65/S85) and discovered they have a BBK kit for the E46 M3.

Six piston / 365mm fronts and four piston / 350mm rear. No idea what the bias is. They machine their own caliper brackets and rotor hats. Rotors are DBA brand and pads are Bendix-something.

I note that the front calipers do not have the bridge that the Brembo E46 M3 kit has. That has to affect rigidity but may be less a consideration for street use.

Cost shipped to USA is approx $6,300 Australian pesos, which at this time of writing, is about $4,500 - $4,600 real dollars. That's pretty attractive.

https://www.brintechcustoms.com.au/a...front-amp-rear

those look like porsche/audi SUV front calipers

[jbfrancis3]

those look like porsche/audi SUV front calipers

Yes, Slideways educated us in post #3

[j.e46.e39]

Not the same level of stopping power but

I have some 996 refreshed brembo’s (996.351.425 f&r set) for sale if anyone is interested

DM’d ya!


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[FCD46]

Got a bunch dm’s at once, gonna get my laptop out and start replying here shortly.

[HanSooloo]

Do you think Brintech machines them for fitment on the E46 M3, or this is a bolt on? Maybe special brackets?

[m3_tristan]

Got a bunch dm’s at once, gonna get my laptop out and start replying here shortly.

Are you still selling?

[9kracing]

I realize this is an old thread, but are there any newer kits out I should know about?

I came across this, which seems like one of the few budget kits not using the 18Z calipers. Seems like a good setup for the price.

https://signaturewerks.us/collections/bmw-e46-m3

[bavarian3]

I realize this is an old thread, but are there any newer kits out I should know about?

I came across this, which seems like of the few budget kits not using the 18Z calipers. Seems like a good setup for the price.



https://signaturewerks.us/collections/bmw-e46-m3

They basically pull from a Chinese source. Signature werks does nothing fabrication wise on their end. So their source machines down(bad) some ZL1 calipers and adds some brackets, then uses some huge 380mm Chinese(possibly not bad but probably) rotors to complete the kit. They do look nice though.

I'm in the process of collecting parts for an Alfa Romeo retrofit which doesn't require any machining of the calipers. Will review once done but basically you source Quadrifoglio calipers, freakyparts brackets, and e92 m3 360mm rotors.

[elbert]

They basically pull from a Chinese source.

This. They can't even get the logo to look right... brcmbo? I guess that's one way to avoid copyright infringement.

[SQ13]

Are you still selling?

I have a spare set that I could probably sell if you’re interested. I think the only things that need to be done before install are shaving the fronts and front RR brackets.

[bavarian3]

This. They can't even get the logo to look right... brcmbo? I guess that's one way to avoid copyright infringement.

That's the motorcycle branding. Pretty cool