Big Brake Kit

[BigFas]

I want to start planning my next big mod, which is going to be a BBK (to reign in all 143 ponies ;) ) however, how do I know if a BBK will fit behind my wheels? What are the measurements I need to take? Do BBK manufacturers offer some kind of template?

Roy, if you're reading this, I've been a REALLY good boy this year, will you be my Santa and leave a shiny new BBK on my front door step (don't have a chimney :D)

[330ci Convertible]

Try this link Fas. It has a template there as well that you can print off.:) (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wheel_fitment.shtml)

[Doc Matt]

Wow thats a cool link to have 330ciconvertible :D i could have done with that b 4.

Fas i'm sure your alloys would be more than accomodating for a bbk.

[peppernick]

Fronts no problem. You have plenty of space but the rears are pretty tight. You don't have much more give and take to space the rear wheel out further.

[Tin]

Brembo's may have something that can fit your car?

brembo sport kit (http://www.brembo.com/CatalogoHP/Templates/SearchHP.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fENG%2fPerformance%2fSport%2bCatal ogue%2fsearchKit%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7b9426CCF1-F1F4-478A-85AE-DA53B5A31A54%7d&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest)

Generic e36/e46/z4 kits? (http://www.brembo.com/CatalogoHPGT/Templates/SearchHPGT.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fENG%2fPerformance%2fGran%2bTurism o%2bCatalogue%2f&NRNODEGUID=%7b97CFEBDC-74B5-481D-95E0-024644BC51FA%7d&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest)

there's a clearance guide diagram (http://www.brembo.com/CatalogoHPGT/DetailPages/clearance.aspx?id=33.0009.04/06&idLingua=1)

AP RAcing :

AP Racing a very very good brand (and I believe brembo bought them out a few years back) AP Racing are more akinned to Track performance, but still with some good road pads, normal road applications can be done..

They have a nice 6piston caliper kit.. 8j x 18" bbs alloys minimum clearance levels.

Or a 4pot kit..

AP Racing brakes for e46 (non m3). (http://www.apracing.com/roadcar/brakekit/data.asp)

good detailed clearance guides for 4pot (pdf download)
right click save as... (http://www.apracing.com/roadcar/brakekit/p12094.pdf)

Kad Design :

Also if you want a custom made 4 or 6pot caliper.. these folks in essex will be able to do a kit using the AP Racing discs/pads etc, but a lighter custom caliper in possibly any colour you like...

they were going to fabricate a custom kit for my M5 a couple of years ago, had their kit on my old P1 scooby, which was excellent.

KaD - custom brakes (http://www.kad-uk.com)
url=http://www.kad-uk.com/calipers.htm]they have a universal brake caliper kit here [/url]
Hope this helps mate.

tin

[peppernick]

Bro, the best way forward, after Ramadan, lets meet up at your place and we can swap wheels ;) For test fitting that is :p

[BigFas]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm going to go Front only for now, well Jan / Feb time.

Nick, I'll take you up on your offer for a test fit, that'll be pretty cool to see if they'll fit.

Tin, I looked at the second link for the generic kits, there doesn't seem to be one listed for a non M e46 front, just the rear?

[330ci Convertible]

Try this (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/charts/98-133-2430-00.pdf), you can print it off, with all measurements etc.

[CA Automotive UK]

Of course i am reading this Fas ;)

I can supply you Stoptech template if you need it , let me know .

Give me a pm when ready and i will see what I can do ob Stoptech or brembo BBK for you ;)

[Ali_]

Hey Fas, what did you do with the 330 set up in the end ???

[RDG 40]

ive already asked him he got rid of it gutted or what lol

[Ali_]

Where the love :rolleyes: