Calipers??

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 08:13 AM

Hello,

I am wondering where can I get RED or YELLOW calipers to replace my e92 calipers as I am getting black rims, I need the calipers to stand out

Now I know I can get brembos or stop tech, but right now I am not quite ready for complete brake change, just calipers

and also will replacing the calipers alter my braking power? I don't want to F up the braking thats why I am concerned.

so...where to get those red or yellow calipers?

ps. AND NO I don't want to paint my calipers

ward · 12-10-2006, 09:46 AM

bavauto has painted stock calipers you can buy, not sure if they're available for the E90 yet though

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

bavauto has painted stock calipers you can buy, not sure if they're available for the E90 yet though

mine will be e92, where can I get them?

ward · 12-10-2006, 02:17 PM

they may not have them yet, but I've seen them on www.bavauto.com for older models

it's just stock stuff, painted

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 02:49 PM

so I can buy oem calipers from the dealer and paint them myself?

Chesmu · 12-10-2006, 02:54 PM

why new ones to piant, when you can paint he ones on your car now? It's not hard to paint them, and the y look OK see?

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 03:03 PM

cool,

now brembo calipers will be bigger though, right?

and also if I wanted brembo calipers, do I have to buy the entire brake system from them or can I JUST get the calipers?

Chesmu · 12-10-2006, 03:38 PM

you have to buy the whole thing.

though i did find these on e-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-C...67957861QQrdZ1

edit: i think the link isn;t working...go to ebay and search "caliper covers" scrolldown. you'll see brembro covers (red) for bmw and another set on the 2nd page.

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 03:48 PM

so I need 4, 2 front and 2 rear, right?

Chesmu · 12-10-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HarjotM

so I need 4, 2 front and 2 rear, right?

uh.....yeah.

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 03:54 PM

ok, hopefully they fit

will they be same size for front and rear?

Chesmu · 12-10-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HarjotM

ok, hopefully they fit

will they be same size for front and rear?

i don't know. The front brake pads are bigger than the rear.....

go look at your car.....

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 04:53 PM

car isn't here yet

ward · 12-10-2006, 07:53 PM

you can buy only the fronts if you want, to save some $$$$

HarjotM · 12-10-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

you can buy only the fronts if you want, to save some $$$$

but then it won't look balanced, right?

ward · 12-10-2006, 08:40 PM

I forgot, you're looking for looks not added performance

my bad, so you'd want to do all 4.

6SpeedMan · 12-10-2006, 09:02 PM

Thats so much wasted money for a non-track car. Brembo's are gonna be overkill, still very cool though.

nocturnal · 12-10-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I forgot, you're looking for looks not added performance

my bad, so you'd want to do all 4.

Wouldn't performance improve if he got all 4??

Chesmu · 12-11-2006, 12:00 AM

the front brakes carry more of the braking load than the rears...hence they are bigger.

HarjotM · 12-11-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Graphite330

Thats so much wasted money for a non-track car. Brembo's are gonna be overkill, still very cool though.

thats what I was thinkig as well, thats why I just want the brembo calipers

12-10-2006, 08:13 AM	#1
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12-10-2006, 09:46 AM	#2
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	bavauto has painted stock calipers you can buy, not sure if they're available for the E90 yet though
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12-10-2006, 02:17 PM	#4
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	they may not have them yet, but I've seen them on www.bavauto.com for older models it's just stock stuff, painted
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12-10-2006, 02:49 PM	#5
HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	so I can buy oem calipers from the dealer and paint them myself? __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	cool, now brembo calipers will be bigger though, right? and also if I wanted brembo calipers, do I have to buy the entire brake system from them or can I JUST get the calipers? __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	you have to buy the whole thing. though i did find these on e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-C...67957861QQrdZ1 edit: i think the link isn;t working...go to ebay and search "caliper covers" scrolldown. you'll see brembro covers (red) for bmw and another set on the 2nd page. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	so I need 4, 2 front and 2 rear, right? __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	ok, hopefully they fit will they be same size for front and rear? __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you can buy only the fronts if you want, to save some $$$$
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