F30 brembo's swap on E90??

feuer · 03-21-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wshgrntd

Would love to be able to fit these on the rear...

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-M3...ors/ES2712816/

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Originally Posted by smegheadgt3

Love those rotors

You could but why would you? Totally not worth it. The rears do little work.

vivaladav · 03-21-2016, 07:53 PM

Just to verify I'm reading everything correctly, the fronts are direct bolt ons. And the rear of using 135 rotors which are smaller and 1pot rears then it's also a direct bolt on???

feuer · 03-21-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaladav

Just to verify I'm reading everything correctly, the fronts are direct bolt ons.

than is correct

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Originally Posted by vivaladav

And the rear of using 135 rotors which are smaller and 1pot rears then it's also a direct bolt on???

I'm not sure that I'm understanding you. Please rephrase your question.

vivaladav · 03-21-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by vivaladav

Just to verify I'm reading everything correctly, the fronts are direct bolt ons.

than is correct

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Originally Posted by vivaladav

And the rear of using 135 rotors which are smaller and 1pot rears then it's also a direct bolt on???

I'm not sure that I'm understanding you. Please rephrase your question.

For the rears if using a 135 rotor that's smaller I'm not sure the size. Then the tears are a direct fit aswell

feuer · 03-21-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaladav

For the rears if using a 135 rotor that's smaller I'm not sure the size. Then the tears are a direct fit aswell

To my knowaledge no, 135i rotors are no go, you can fit the f30 rear caliper over stock 335i rear rotor.

Al3029 · 03-22-2016, 10:06 AM

Trying to understand of all this, so the f30 front Brembos is a direct bolt on on the e90? I thought you needed to swap out the rotors to f30's?

I can use my current master cylinder?

Al3029 · 03-23-2016, 10:49 AM

Trying to understand of all this, so the f30 front Brembos is a direct bolt on on the e90? I thought you needed to swap out the rotors to f30's?

I can use my current master cylinder?

feuer · 03-23-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Al3029

Trying to understand of all this, so the f30 front Brembos is a direct bolt on on the e90? I thought you needed to swap out the rotors to f30's?

yes, rotors from f30 as well.

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Originally Posted by Al3029

I can use my current master cylinder?

yes

Al3029 · 03-23-2016, 01:32 PM

Thanks! Some say that the current setup on the E9x has better stopping power, is this true??

Al3029 · 03-23-2016, 01:48 PM

The set i'm about to purchase isn't painted, if I choose to powder coat do i have to rebuilt the caliper(new seals)?

feuer · 03-23-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Al3029

Thanks! Some say that the current setup on the E9x has better stopping power, is this true??

that would depend on rotor and pads selection, however stock for stock f30 is better, less prone to vibratos for start.

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Originally Posted by Al3029

The set i'm about to purchase isn't painted, if I choose to powder coat do i have to rebuilt the caliper(new seals)?

that would depend on the condition of the pistons seals, but these being fairly new I highly doubt that you will have to.

Al3029 · 03-24-2016, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the help!

wshgrntd · 04-02-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EMC

I may have a used front and rear kit available. One of my friends with the full kits may be pulling them off his car. Let me see what he wants for them.

Please let me know and send pictures if you do.......

Al3029 · 04-05-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

that would depend on rotor and pads selection, however stock for stock f30 is better, less prone to vibratos for start.

that would depend on the condition of the pistons seals, but these being fairly new I highly doubt that you will have to.

I just need further confirmation on this, I'm reading mixed info that you don't have to disassemble in order to powder coat, some say is a must. I found a spot near me that will PC for $100 but they want the calipers disassembled, another spot is charging $400 they will disassemble and put back together.

Also, can i use my dust shield or will it have to be removed or cut?

feuer · 04-05-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Al3029

I just need further confirmation on this, I'm reading mixed info that you don't have to disassemble in order to powder coat, some say is a must. I found a spot near me that will PC for $100 but they want the calipers disassembled, another spot is charging $400 they will disassemble and put back together.

What do you consider under disassemble? I you think of removing the calipers of the car then yes, if you thinking of disassembling the calipers like removing booth seals, pistons, bleeders and etc then no as those can be taped off.

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Originally Posted by Al3029

Also, can i use my dust shield or will it have to be removed or cut?

You can leave, cut it or completely remove it. Anyhow, dust shield are cheap.

Al3029 · 04-05-2016, 07:51 PM

Correct, seals, piston, etc. I guess i have to try and convince the shop to PC without taking them apart. Seems like they don't want responsibility if the calipers get ruined.

techwhiz · 04-06-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Al3029

Correct, seals, piston, etc. I guess i have to try and convince the shop to PC without taking them apart. Seems like they don't want responsibility if the calipers get ruined.

It could be the temp they bake at.
Ask them the temp.

feuer · 04-06-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Al3029

Correct, seals, piston, etc. I guess i have to try and convince the shop to PC without taking them apart. Seems like they don't want responsibility if the calipers get ruined.

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Originally Posted by techwhiz

It could be the temp they bake at.
Ask them the temp.

You don't need to bake them. People power coat plastic and you don't bake plastic.

E90gone · 05-15-2016, 10:35 AM

So the f30 fronts fit the e90 no problem but the pedal becomes soft? Is there a solution to this? Do you have less stoping power? Longer stoping distances?

LMB335IS · 05-15-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E90gone

So the f30 fronts fit the e90 no problem but the pedal becomes soft? Is there a solution to this? Do you have less stoping power? Longer stoping distances?

Fronts are PnP with the F30 rotors. You only need to upgrade to the M3 master cylinder if upgrading the rears. The stock MC doesn't push enough fluid with the rears added.

E90gone · 05-15-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Fronts are PnP with the F30 rotors. You only need to upgrade to the M3 master cylinder if upgrading the rears. The stock MC doesn't push enough fluid with the rears added.

So if I go f30 fronts and 325i rear I will be ok? Without a soft pedal?

LMB335IS · 05-15-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by E90gone

So if I go f30 fronts and 325i rear I will be ok? Without a soft pedal?

Should be no problem. If for some reason you don't like the pedal feel you can get a used M3 MC off of Ebay for under $100 and it's PnP as well. Need those 16/17's for the rear drag setup do ya?

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Al3029 Private First Class 23 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2012 E93, Msport, white/red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Correct, seals, piston, etc. I guess i have to try and convince the shop to PC without taking them apart. Seems like they don't want responsibility if the calipers get ruined.
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