BMW E36 E46 Front brake upgrade 340mm Brembo 328i 325i m3 330i 330d 330ci 325ci f3x Calipers t5 disc

[@georgef1176]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. And your f chassis caliper type video was also a huge help.

[@JustTheCars]

Love the video, finally given me the confidence to replace mine Would you be able to share what the custom braided hose is please: Length Fitting A Fitting B Clip mount rubber Thanks

[@alse912]

Awesome video my friend I’m learning a lot watching your content

[@dzozepe]

Man youre gem. Thank you for great info, going straight for VW setup.

[@bestiarara]

Can you share a code for the rotors?

[@christopherriley1187]

Really good informative video. I’d like to upgrade a 323ci & a 330ci but both would need at least 18 maybe even 19 inch wheels, I’m sure my discs are like 300mm 😢

[@danyan7]

nice, it would be usefull, a measurement of the offset of the caliper, from the carrier to external pistons, to see the fitment of the wheels. the caliper seems to be really big, i had 18" type csl wheels in non M had a lot clearance stock, but i think the caliper will hit.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Love the video. Thanks for sharing. What about the rear rotors with f series rear caliper

[@sidneibueno8647]

Congratulations on the very well explained video, however I have doubts regarding the use of the Master Cylinder, do you use the original or did you change it, for E36 which one would be correct so as not to make the brake rubbery. 🤜⚔️🤛🏁🏁🏴‍☠️🇧🇷🇧🇷🎱🔥👻

[@georgipetrov2203]

Useful info, thanks. What's the pedal travel like after and what MC are you using, OEM if so which model? Also, a bit confused about the T5 disc spec. The E36 uses a CB of 72.5 and the T5 disc spec is CB of 76mm, so the comment about enlarging the T5 CB is confusing without sharing the part number or specs of the exact 340mm disc you are using in your application.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Same question

[@lordluker]

Same question, CB on t5 rotors is bigger than CB on E46...

[@vysgarage]

@lordluker disc cb and wheel cb are different things 👍🏻

[@lordluker]

​@@vysgaragealready checked everything on my car :)

[@christopherriley1187]

Commented before I watched to the end. My 330 is an 05 plate so I can upgrade & get away with keeping 17inch wheels. I need to know more

[@vysgarage]

Some 17”’wheels clear them. 👍🏻 Pm me if you need more info

[@anon109]

Hi would e36 m3 contour 2 17" wheels fit?

[@christopherriley1187]

@@vysgarage only just seen this. Thank you 🙏 So if I buy all the stuff from the video it’ll fit! I’ve just bought new brembo discs all round for the 323 but idk what to do about calipers

[@curtisswanson7178]

Im currently looking for the shims used behind the hub. Wounding inside and outside diameter. And where they might be found online.

[@vysgarage]

@@curtisswanson7178 for m3 ?

[@daviddorado5632]

You make quite good videos, ive got the same car with a n47 engine

[@rayhansen9567]

I would really like to do this conversion. On my E46, would you be Able to send me all of the part numbers for calipers, rotors and pads. I would greatly appreciate it.

[@vysgarage]

@@rayhansen9567 yes, of course. Message me on Facebook or insta 👍🏻👍🏻

[@freddiejansen307]

Hello man. I have a question the 4 pistons caliper just be bolt on to a bmw e46 325i With the wachers 1,5mm The 4 pistons caliper like the one for 380mm disc's to or are they different...? And ofcourse the 2 piston caliper with 370mm or 345mm disc on the rear ..?

[@kellbergmann4061]

Hi, thank you for a great video. I've read on some forums, that you need to shave 1 milllimeter of each brakepad, when using T5 brakedisc, because they are 32mm think compared to the OEM BMW disc, which are 30 mm thick. What are your experince ?

[@vysgarage]

Hi, No, they fit fine. Thanks

[@dumbeezy5480]

I have an 04 BMW ZHP and I was wondering if this brake upgrade would fit the stock Style 135 wheels?

[@bossmack8987]

Thanks for the nice video! Do you think it is reasonable to use this set-up on an 330i for track-use (with other pads ofcourse)?

[@vysgarage]

@@bossmack8987 yes, I’d recommend ebc rp-x, endless me20 or rsl29 pagid.

[@bossmack8987]

@@vysgarage Thanks a lot! :)

[@ragtop63]

I've been looking for a brake upgrade for my '03 330i ZHP. My biggest concern is heat. The temperatures where I live reach 46C to 49C in the summer. I have a bolt-on Hawks kit on the car now but during the summer, my brakes can get fatigued very quickly still. I feel like rotors that can dissipate that heat as quickly as possible would be the way to go for me but I'm not sure how to tell which ones would do the best job at that.

[@vysgarage]

Pads and fluid are most important, if you’re having issues with hawks, try pagid rs29

[@ChrisM3]

I used 5mm spacer between knuckle mounting point and caliper on E46 m3 . I run CSL disc is T5 disc same size height wise or new spacer is needed.? :)

[@borismaslarov4847]

Hello, did u rebuild your back shield plate? I mean, when u set the disk, does it touch this plate or it has enough space between them. Do u need to bend, cut , or remove this shield plate? Thanks.

[@vysgarage]

Sometimes you need to bend it or even trim it.

[@mackshackgabe]

Would this 340mm option work for the rear if you ran 380mm f80 brakes on the front per your video 6 month ago?

[@dzozepe]

What is the final brake bias with 135i rear? If you knwo alkready.

[@reda19891]

Where did you get those hub spacers? Also it might sound odd but i have 2x Left side calipers like these (from an F30 335i) could i use 2 left side calipers? Other than the bleeder screw pointing on the wrong side, and brake line angle, if the line is long enought i shouldnt have any issues right? All 4 pistons size are the same? (Not staggered like some 6 pots brakes)

[@vysgarage]

No you can’t. Routing of Brake lines is critical, And bleed valves have to be at the top.

[@sotonNT]

hi, can you tell me which brakes will fit my BMW X3 F25?

[@vladk9287]

What about master brake cylinder for e46 330i? Should it be replaced for cylinder's from e46 m3? I calculated what single stock e46 piston 57mm has the same area as 4 brembo pistons 40mm. So it would be ok even with stock e46 brake cylinder?

[@vysgarage]

Stock master cylinder is ok 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lj.cagungun]

Hello, I’m in the USA. I already purchased 340 calipers and I test fitted the caliper on my ‘96 328i. Bolts right up, I’m still going to grab some washers from work. My question is; where can I purchase the custom brake lines or what are the specifications so I can find someone here in the US to make the brake lines for me? Second question, since the US did not get VW T5’s, what’s the link where I can get the same T5 rotors?

[@vysgarage]

Hi Pm me on facebook

[@lj.cagungun]

@@vysgarageJust sent a message, thank you!

[@marlonbaird6070]

Use e46 M3 csl rotors

[@DynamicAutosLtd]

Hi, Great video! just out of interest how would you go about fitting the rears? is it same set up? any info would be greatly appreciated

[@vysgarage]

Hi I don’t know yet, I will try in near future

[@Armanis_]

So good video, but the discs you have from T5 are from Mtec and there crap pure crap, there no other company’s making good custom discs 🤷🏼‍♂️ I wish EBC could make custom discs I know people using T5 discs and it’s fine for them but when you track with proper aggressive pads these discs cook really fast Apart from that the video is pint point correct how to get them on e46 a lot of people who done it will agree, and I I agree with you about using the CSL discs

[@vysgarage]

Thank you I have had good experiences with mtec. You can use ebc discs, just need to modify the centre bore 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thbigshot101]

@Armanis Hi, I've been looking into those swap and would you happen to have any more info I can read up on? I am primarily concerned about the track as this would be a budget BBK for my 330 and I would love to know more info, like which rotors have good metal. What is your experience with this swap? Thanks

[@driver_18]

How about the 380mm f series brakes and calipers on non M e46 330ci? Will be compatible?

[@vysgarage]

You’d have to machine the rotors down to 370mm but it’s possible

[@jamielee3436]

Hi could you send me the part numbers for the hell brake lines please also the rear ones

[@vysgarage]

Hi, they are are made to my specifications

[@MrTunisdream6]

Yeah amd what about brake servo and brake cylinder?

[@vysgarage]

Stock

[@ajiyra1188]

Do you not upgrade the brake master cylinder?

[@vysgarage]

No

[@vladk9287]

What is the lenght required for a brake lines? I checked the catalog and f30 brake lines have length 615mm vs 405mm of stock e46 lines. Should I use f30 stock lines? Ending is the same in both cases - M10x1. Thanks

[@Z4coupeuk]

+1 - any more info on the brake lines would be very helpful. Awesome videos, thanks

[@vysgarage]

No, I use e46 lines +50mm with e90 unions.

[@mikhailsukhoruchkin2261]

@@vysgarage so 455 mm right? Unions on e46 and e90 are different?

[@vysgarage]

@@mikhailsukhoruchkin2261 plus 50mm and e90 unions

[@vysgarage]

@@mikhailsukhoruchkin2261 e46 ones are longer, so they put tension on the hose

[@jon_eliz99]

Has by chance anyone tested if these will fit an e36 with Styling 68 wheels in 7.5Jx17" Et41 with 5mm Spacers?

[@vysgarage]

Very unlikely.

[@vladk9287]

Hello. Do you have part number of T5 brake rotor? VAG 7E0615301F - this one? 340mm x 32.2mm

[@vysgarage]

Hi 8DD 355 129-251

[@vladk9287]

Also found some analogs for EU market: Rotinger 21281GLT5 Brembo Prime 09.B498.11 VAG 7E0615301F BOSCH 0986479546 Zimmermann Sport Z 600324952 ATE 24013301001 Fedoro DDF2182C1 TRW DF6499S Remsa 6142010

[@alaaal-faris4656]

Found a good deal on a set of e92 m3 brakes. Is there any possible way to retrofit them on an e46 (non-m)?

[@vysgarage]

None at all

[@alaaal-faris4656]

@@vysgarageokay, thanks!

[@kevinboyle490]

What is your fb page please as i have these calipars bought for my E46 330

[@vysgarage]

It’s the same as my user name 👍🏻

[@paulprince3143]

Why not the series F 4pot 370*30 front?

[@vysgarage]

You can’t use f series rotors, hats/bells are too deep and hit the ball joints in e46. Do you have any suggestions what rotors can be used ?

[@paulprince3143]

@@vysgarage Hello. I have see your video F series calipers on E36 front 340 and rear 345. But E36 only M? I have Z4 E85 and front HUB are same E36 and E46 Z4 E85 rear hub are same E90 E91 E89

[@paulprince3143]

@@vysgarage 340 discs front and 370 discs front have the same bells dimension (Deep) then how you can put the 340 in the front E36?

[@paulprince3143]

@@vysgarage what do you think about 370*34 Deep 50mm from cadillac CTS 6.2 and Chevrolet Camaro 6.2?

[@Pitchplus8]

Washers on hubrotor or caliper ?! Ehm no !

[@user-lw4sk7ns7b]

Is useful for 2004 z4 e85 3.0i?

[@vysgarage]

Yes

[@bhagvedsingh2147]

How do these affect the brake bias?

[@vysgarage]

How does any other brake upgrade?

[@bhagvedsingh2147]

@@vysgarage with the 135 upgrade all rounds the bias is almost unchanged. How does this affect the bias?

[@vysgarage]

@@bhagvedsingh2147 What is your exciting piston and rotor size ?

[@bhagvedsingh2147]

@@vysgarage standard e36 brakes. Just race pads and fluid with braided lines

[@jeffreyjolicoeur8218]

I have a few of these f30 calipers laying around from my old 335ix project. Wondering how this would affect bias on an e36 m3. I think they would go well with boxster rears.

[@raviweaver8406]

What year Transport T5?

[@vysgarage]

Not entirely sure, they are 340x32mm

[@BMVaaay]

Vlad the scammer !

[@bmwmperformance511]

Textar pads 💩

[@paulprince3143]

Brembo code 09.A665.13 370*34 Deep 50 from Camaro 6.2 or CTS 6.2 Brembo code 09.D763.11 370*32 Deep 56 from G class AMG W463 Brembo code 09.C314.11 370*24 Deep 69 from BMW series 5 and 7 (F01,02,03,04,07)

[@vysgarage]

Thank you. G-class isnt ideal because the bolt pattern is 130mm. Camaro is a nice option but I don't think 34mm thick rotor can fit inside F calipers, they are designed for 30mm, 32mm is really the limit and you still need to modify the centre bore, but all that asside, I think it's possible to make it work. alternatively, I am working on prodising rotor spacers to use f series 370mm rotors.

[@FailofWar127]

How thick are the hub schisms? for E46 M3

[@vysgarage]

2mm

[@FailofWar127]

​@@vysgarageAny reason to run 340x32mm instead of 340x30mm? Seems like the factory discs for these calipers are the 340x30? I'm just not quite understanding why we would wanna run a thicker disc/rotor instead of using what the caliper was meant to run. I'm assuming the 2MM schisms are meant to space out the rotor from the hub so it can sit centered between the pads

[@vysgarage]

@@FailofWar127 2mm shims are used to space out the hub on e46 m3 only, Caliper washers are there to space out Caliper on non-m models, not the rotor. The reason to use those rotors is that they are the only ones that work on e36/e46. You need to take into account hat/bell depth, rotor diameter, width, pad swept height etc. If you’d like to suggest 340x30 rotors that would fit, I will gladly try them 👍🏻