M3 Red Brake Caliper and Carrier kit on a Non-M

DeeDubauWhy · 07-16-2015, 05:03 PM

I just got my rims blacked out and they look great but I keep looking at the caliper behind it and how dull it is, I would like to have them red. Now, I have seen some people just use a regular spray can which looks fine but I am able to afford the following:

Genuine BMW E9x M3 Red Brake Caliper & Carrier Kit - http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Does anyone know if this will work with a non-M? Is there any difference? Cheers for all the help.

Volasko · 07-16-2015, 07:04 PM

For that cash buy a dedicated BBK for your car! That price is hwy robbery!

feuer · 07-16-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeDubauWhy

Does anyone know if this will work with a non-M? Is there any difference? Cheers for all the help.

No, they don't fit! Mounting points are different. Only the pads are interchangeable.

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Originally Posted by Volasko

For that cash buy a dedicated BBK for your car! That price is hwy robbery!

True that! Stupidly expensive!

techwhiz · 07-17-2015, 02:01 PM

Get the F30 M-Sport Brembo kit.
Rears need slight mod but it works as long as you have 19" wheels.

feuer · 07-17-2015, 02:32 PM

18" works too.

dbworld4k · 07-18-2015, 12:12 AM

Just paint your stock calipers. They're almost the same size as M3 ones anyways.

ethanjoon · 07-18-2015, 12:14 AM

I'd paint as well. If you're interested in stronger brakes though, BBK as opposed to M3 kit.

feuer · 07-18-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Just paint your stock calipers. They're almost the same size as M3 ones anyways.

The rotor yes, but caliper piston and brake master cylinder are larger allowing for significantly more clamping force. The pads are same size though, just different commands.

He can paint, however I Would much reader concentrate on replacing the stock caliper rubber bushings with brass counter parts and the ditch the stock rubber brake lines for stainless still.

Paint would come last.

gavronm · 07-19-2015, 11:37 PM

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I Would much reader concentrate on replacing the stock caliper rubber bushings with brass counter parts.

Can you please provide a bit more info on this? Didn't know it was a thing.

feuer · 07-20-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gavronm

Can you please provide a bit more info on this? Didn't know it was a thing.

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