E46 330 brakes on an E36 328. Better option than M3 brake conversion? E36 Death Kart build part 5.

Brake upgrades are very important when it comes to racing. When it come to the E36 there aren't a lot of options to be found with out spending $3-4K+. A common upgrade for non///M models is to move to ///M performance brakes. Today we experiment and see if a set of used brakes from the 330ci will be compatible with the e36 set up.
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[@azizchemli2526]

You can fit rear E46 328i calipers/disks, they are 300mm as opposed to 280 for the stock e36

[@real32233]

Front on a 32x are 300mm rears are 296

[@quadalexfpv5269]

You can put the e46 328i Brake on the back of the e36 this Fits plug and Play then you have a 40mm piston With 294mm disc on the back

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Appreciate the extra information

[@ethanjamespersonal1669]

Yoooo same wheels. And yes only 17's. Also good video, thank you for making & uploading

[@TenzaMotorsports]

No problem!

[@TheOystei]

you can get 16" wheels to fit, 330 could actually be delivered with them, but it's not a given that they do. (i've run 16" stock wheels with ice rally tires on my 46 m3)

[@itslinnk5725]

So it’s what I figured and basically a direct bolt up? That’s awesome I know what I’ll be doing

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Yup direct bolt up!

[@itslinnk5725]

@@TenzaMotorsports sick! Does it have to be a 330ci or does it not matter?

[@MCatwar]

everything I hear 7:04 and on is: "THEY'RE GrOoVIn OH YEAH OH YEAH OH YEAH OH YEAH"

[@LowBoostFilms]

Did you use the e36 caliper bracket?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Yup. Everything bolts right on

[@denisnovacek8428]

But what if you get flat tire and need to swap one wheel for basic 15inch? You cant fit it right?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

No. It will not fit

[@punkrocktv8229]

That's true but you should be able to switch one of your back tires onto the front of the car, and put the spare on the rear and it would fit.

[@itslinnk5725]

So I picked up 05 x3 calipers I was told they are the same as 330i calipers but they don’t seem to fit at all, is there a difference between x3, 330ci, 330i?

[@mikebrennan4534]

Hope you can add some clarity. I have a 93 325is that being turned in to a track car. I have heard a lot of talk about the e46 upgrade. When trying to look it up it looks like i need to order calipers and rotors for a 2003 330i. But what about the backs? I hear a e46 328 rear calipers and rotors bolt on. But what year do i order for?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

The best thing to do for the rear is to just upgrade them. New performance pads and rotors. Check/upgrade the brake lines. Give the caliper a once over to make sure it’s working properly. If you're truly adamant on doing big brakes on the rear see what ecs tuning has to offer!

[@felipedantas963]

That´s right! E46 330 calipers/rotors for the front and E46 328 calipers/rotors for the rear, plug´n play, just like the video here. And of course, since it´s a track car, you can get all performance rotors/pads. I would also study a brake master cylinder upgrade, but no experience on that yet to suggest which one.

[@dranthappens]

I'm pretty sure it's 325 rear brakes you need not 328, could be wrong tho.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

@@dranthappens I have the 325i e46 rear brakes on my e36 sedan. Rotors and Calipers/brackets. SS brake lines I had on the car screwed right in and it uses the same e36 pad... Score!

[@imnota]

There's also a company called vierliter that sell modified rear brake shoes on their ebay store to be able to use the 330i brakes on the rear as well. But yeah, e46 328i will bolt right on in the rear with no modifications or additional parts.

[@quadalexfpv5269]

What do i have to modify to fit the rear brake from 330 e46 on my e36 too? Thank you

[@TenzaMotorsports]

I honestly wouldn’t know. I haven’t done the rear before

[@colacflorinmanuel8036]

Do you need to change the break pump too?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

No. you can run the stock booster.

[@asdgarage3882]

Would this all be the same for a 1998 e36 318ti

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Should be, yes.

[@asdgarage3882]

Tenza Motorsports thank you, I’m watching all your e36 mod videos, really helps me out a lot in my e36 compact. Cheers, keep it up.

[@real32233]

Ti has different rear suspension from the standard E36 would do research before hand if you haven't done this yet

[@zeon606]

@@real32233 what about 318is?

[@azannascar9687]

Can please make a video on how did you bleed your system with that tool you used

[@denisnovacek8428]

Does this tutorial work for 325i as well?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Yes. Should be the same.

[@z_855turboR]

I especially..know how to bleed brakes. :)

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Experts👍🏻

[@bhcrls1]

Great DIY content. Love the videos.

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Appreciate the comment. More to come!

[@johansalazar4701]

Are the brake lines the same? I just got some brand née brake lines for my stock e36 brake set up and want to do this conversion now

[@memovelic]

Do you need 330i carriers?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Nope. Direct fit!

[@memovelic]

Thanks!!

[@rahimrustamov8241]

Hello, I just got done doing the conversion on the fronts and unfortunately after bleeding for hours the brake pedal feels very spongy and mushy and engagement point is way farther to the point that the first half of travel is practically useless. The interesting part was that when we bled the brakes with the engine off the brake pedal felt amazing but the moment the car was on it would go back to the spongy feel. I was wondering if you did the master cylinder upgrade or if you have any tips I could benefit from? Thank you!

[@TenzaMotorsports]

That’s the only thing I can think of, is the master cylinder. These brakes don’t need a larger system. No benefits doing an upgrade. A replacement one would be plenty.

[@RivieraByBuick]

Does anyone know if bolt hole spacing for caliper bracket is the same on e34 and e36 ?

[@estebanpaez5600]

good video dude!, the front brake lines from the e36 fits in the e46 caliper? I got SS brake lines on my e36

[@denisnovacek8428]

What brakes do you use in rear?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Are are using the original rear brakes. The rear calipers are not compatible between the 46 and 36

[@real32233]

@@TenzaMotorsports hopefully you've read Abit but you can run e46 325/328i brakes in the rear just gonna have to unbolt the brake line from the trailing arm to extend it to the e46 caliper aswell as the 506 casting is the only one that works on the e36

[@fyzabadsfynest]

👍 Great Video bro! Do you know if e46 330xi. Are the same calipers/rotors as the 330i / 330ci. I am looking to throw the 330xi fronts on my 98 e36 328is. Thanks

[@TenzaMotorsports]

I don't. Thanks for the comment.

[@titanracing7740]

Do you happen to have a total diameter/radius of the setup including the caliper? They might fit motorsport 16's

[@TenzaMotorsports]

I don’t. And the car is not here for me to get measurements. I can guarantee they won’t fit with 16” wheels. I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t fit with 17”s

[@stevenlost8958]

Awesome upgrade!! That thing is going to stop so fast👍🏻

[@TenzaMotorsports]

The hawk pads had my e46 stopping on a dime. I’m sure with all the weight missing, this 36 will be insane to do brake tests with.

[@sannlivkoto]

Thats the easiest brake mod to do on e36. e46 330i/D are the same and front are plug and play the rear needs modification done if you wanna have stock e brake

[@patriklehecka4078]

what modifiaciton does it need?

[@denisnovacek8428]

How does it work with e36 ABS?

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Works great! Still functional and linear feeling

[@CindyLouise75]

I don't know how to bleed brakes! Jeeze LOL

[@TenzaMotorsports]

I know how to now. Super easy.

[@CindyLouise75]

@@TenzaMotorsports Well, I am good then!

[@glenncattanach3073]

No jack stands? Really? Hydraulic Jacks are designed for 2 things - Raising and Lowering the car NOT SUPPORT the vehicle. Buy some jack stands and USE THEM

[@TenzaMotorsports]

Sorry dad. I will next time 🫡

[@glenncattanach3073]

NP I’d hope common sense and safety would be the reason to use stands. Not a random comment from your KZbin “dad”.

[@nnedition7789]

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