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25th May 2010, 12:54 | #1 |
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Front brakes - upgrade calipers
What brakes calipers should i get if i want to upgrade my fronts? 190's? or is there a BMW with bigger? I have 18" gridspoke alloys; so what ever can fit under them please!
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25th May 2010, 15:21 | #2 |
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Easiest swap is off the ZT190. They're BMW calipers and I think if memory serves, the same ones as they fit to the 330d.
You'll need calipers, carriers, discs and pads. A few hours work for a major improvement.
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Has anyone on here done a bigger brake conversion? Just curious really.
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Les at SMC had some new 190 calipers at a bargain price - might be worth checking whether he has any left.
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Yip you memory is correct mark, the 190+ and 330 are the same but only on certain, registration dates 01 to 03 as a eg.
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Please remember with the "190" discs you require the 18" wheels, smaller wheels do not clear/fit.
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What brake set up did you use then fella? Are the brakes bigger than the 190 or just more pots per caliper?
Would love a link to your set up if there is one. Jim |
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By "bigger brake conversion" he means the larger front calipers from the 190.
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