Someone say B.B.K!!..... [Archive]

Styler

12-03-2008, 12:37 PM

Well after a long wait they final arrived at the Depot from USA! Will pick them up tonight or tomorrow morning!!

The Vosrteiner Brembos are going to look awesome with the red interior, red BBS center caps and CF exterior theme.

Little teaser pic!

http://www.vorsteiner.com/bmw/images/model/brakes/1.jpg

peppernick

12-03-2008, 12:43 PM

AWESOME! :cool: :cool:

Front and rear kit?

Congrats! One of the few 'milestone' mods. Once you've done it, you will never go back to stock brakes.

Styler

12-03-2008, 12:46 PM

AWESOME! :cool: :cool:

Front and rear kit?

Congrats! One of the few 'milestone' mods. Once you've done it, you will never go back to stock brakes.
I just got the fronts :o I will probably just get the rear calipers painted.

Raja_SMGII

12-03-2008, 12:47 PM

Very nice - I got some catching up to do ;)

Davidch

12-03-2008, 01:00 PM

Very nice - I got some catching up to do ;)

Don't you need a M3 first??? :confused: :D

Davidch

12-03-2008, 01:00 PM

Great Mod mate, The Front BBK is a MUST!

Kin Mak

12-03-2008, 01:09 PM

Please don't paint the rear callipers. :(

Raja_SMGII

12-03-2008, 01:14 PM

Don't you need a M3 first??? :confused: :D

lol... 'tis true, but who said anything about an M3 :p

Davidch

12-03-2008, 01:15 PM

lol... 'tis true, but who said anything about an M3 :p

Still can't blve you sold your M3 and didn't even answer the phone to me. :(

So spill the beans what you getting? A Buss pass? :p

Davidch

12-03-2008, 01:16 PM

Please don't paint the rear callipers. :(

Why? if they are done right they will look o.k.?:confused:

Raja_SMGII

12-03-2008, 01:19 PM

I am so sorry mate - I was absolutley lampooned with pranksters, scammers, you name it - that I never even answered/used the phone when it sold.

As a matter of fact, I presently do have an Oyster card - but am hoping for something that will bag a few more ladies (other than pensioners who I regularly give up my seat to)! No word yet - want this to materialise first lol

Anyway - sorry for hijacking this thread - I really like the Vorsteiner/carbon fibre on those calipers!

Edit: I agree - I don't like OEM/Stock calipers painted - leave them be :)

Styler

12-03-2008, 01:20 PM

I am so sorry mate - I was absolutley lampooned with pranksters, scammers, you name it - that I never even answered/used the phone when it sold.

As a matter of fact, I presently do have an Oyster card - but am hoping for something that will bag a few more ladies (other than pensioners who I regularly give up my seat to)! No word yet - want this to materialise first lol

Anyway - sorry for hijacking this thread - I really like the Vorsteiner/carbon fibre on those calipers!
I'm more interested it what your new ride is gonna be, lol

rahrah

12-03-2008, 01:45 PM

dude you gotta tell us what the car will be! youre not going to do a predator are you !!..lol

Raja_SMGII

12-03-2008, 02:21 PM

lol For that very reason I will be quiet - when it materialises then I'll confess all - no way I wanna be seen as one of those that said he was getting a ******* to be found with a lowly TFL Oyster card!!!

No back on topic - Don't jinx me!!!

p.s my bro (who just turned 17) got this from Mum and Dad, I'm so mad at them [oh the drama...!]

http://www.freefoto.com/images/29/30/29_30_1---Porsche-911-GT3-RS_web.jpg

XKaLiBaR

12-03-2008, 02:24 PM

Phil H

12-03-2008, 02:29 PM

wow they look sweet as...! look forward to the pics we want pictures every step of the way

styler2002i

12-03-2008, 02:29 PM

i wanna get adopted... NOW....

Raja_SMGII

12-03-2008, 02:45 PM

Sorry guys, the above is a blatant lie - regarding 17year old bro getting GT3 RS, it is a private joke between me and RahRah!!!!

mho

12-03-2008, 03:00 PM

Nice one Styler, matches the car perfectly. Looking forward to seeing them on the car and what you think about the performance of having BBKs.

peppernick

12-03-2008, 03:09 PM

Looking forward to ........... what you think about the performance of having BBKs.
There's only one answer .......... ;)

mho

12-03-2008, 03:14 PM

haha going to have to try it sometime. £1000+ for brakes, just the front, only necessary if you drive fast, or do you recommend it for everybody?

peppernick

12-03-2008, 03:16 PM

only necessary if you drive fast, or do you recommend it for everybody?
They are also great for pimpin' ..... ;)

As such, yes I thoroughly recommend it for everbody :)

Styler

12-03-2008, 03:23 PM

To be honest, I don't really drive fast or track my car, more of a cruiser. I mainly bought them for aesthetics, but knowing you have a set of big anchors in the front is always a good thing no matter how you drive.

Improved braking performance is always a plus for street and track driving.

peppernick

12-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Improved braking performance is always a plus for street .... driving.
Especially when you drive past a fit bird. You need to stop quickly to pick her up before she flies away ;)

...... check out my red Pradas baby ........ :p :D

Saqib

12-03-2008, 03:32 PM

...... check out my red Pradas baby ........ :p :D

LOL... I'd LOVE to hear you say that in person nick!!

Styler

12-03-2008, 03:37 PM

lol, i got some red/white Brush spike Puma trainers on at work lol! Everyone is the office is looking at my shoes, got some pleasent comments from the secretary :p ;)

She's into beemers to, lol.

rahrah

12-03-2008, 03:44 PM

Sorry guys, the above is a blatant lie - regarding 17year old bro getting GT3 RS, it is a private joke between me and RahRah!!!!

lol..lol..made me laugh out loud bro!

Doc Matt

12-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Why? if they are done right they will look o.k.?:confused:

yeah, rear calipers if rubbed down and painted correctly look fine. Don't forget its an M3 caliper he's painting, not a tiny Corsa one.

I think Ted can get the proper painting kit, little tub of primer and the rest in one handy box :)

RDG 40

12-03-2008, 04:47 PM

they look well sweet, the carbon inlay is lush.

I will be posting my pics up tomorrow of my full bbk but they aint as lush as those babies

huzi7

12-03-2008, 05:03 PM

That is stunning mate! Will look awesome. Congrats

Moe

12-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Styler i bet you get rear bbk soon aswell your car gets sickkker by the day

BMW JAY84

12-03-2008, 09:19 PM

Nice one mate. Your poor credit card ;)

Styler

12-03-2008, 09:28 PM

Nice one mate. Your poor credit card ;)
indeed! lol. I think i will have to take a break from modding.

..........no, check that i got my sound install to get started next! lol.

peppernick

12-03-2008, 09:34 PM

I remember when you first posted on BMWcar showing pics of your 325. Things have moved on so quickly and now you have one of the most desirable M3s!

Styler

12-03-2008, 09:48 PM

i remember my first post over there, and you replying to it. I think it was when i put my LM reps on.

Things have certainly moved on from there, owning a M3 was a dream back then. I still get a massive grin on my face every morning when the garage door opens and I see my dream car sitting there. The stance from the rear looks so mean! I love it!

Driving the M is the only thing that gets me out of bed in the morning lol.

M3 THUG

12-03-2008, 09:54 PM

nice mod - the carbon bit looks lovely

your pm box is full - just wanted to know how much and where you got them from mate ??

MARTY

12-03-2008, 10:19 PM

[QUOTE=Styler] I still get a massive grin on my face every morning when the garage door opens and I see my dream car sitting there.QUOTE]

Mate, your dream car is my dream car. The colour and the mods you have chosen work together so well. Its gonna be one hell of a car when you have you ice in and it's all finished. Do you think you'll be keeping it for a while or will the you miss the modding?

Styler

12-03-2008, 10:28 PM

Its getting to be a hard choice. I'm thinking i might keep it for a long time, getting a bit too attached to it! My dad kept his E21 323i for 26 years lol, i don't think i will keep mine that long lol but if things plan out well in the future and i can afford to keep hold of it as a project car then the modding will continue.

On the other hand I may just keep it for another year or so and enjoy the mods for a while and sell it on and start on the new M3, i saw a black 335 vert down my road this morning and it looked sick! lol, very tempting.

I'm really keen on doing some serious engine mods to my M if i do keep it for a while.

Raj

13-03-2008, 09:42 AM

They are one of the finest looking BBKs....proper drool worthy. You really need to do the rears to match though as painting the existing calipers will look nice but compared to what's up front.....

Styler

13-03-2008, 10:05 AM

They are one of the finest looking BBKs....proper drool worthy. You really need to do the rears to match though as painting the existing calipers will look nice but compared to what's up front.....

I might just leave the rears as standard. If i paint the rears, when i eventually sell the M and take the BBK off, the fronts would also need painting otherwise it would look crap. If I keep the M for a while, i'll definitely get a set for the rear, but probably just get the standard red brembo instead of having the CF inserts.

Purvesh

13-03-2008, 10:36 AM

Look good Hidesh, keep spending! lol...

MARTY

13-03-2008, 11:21 AM

Styler

13-03-2008, 05:50 PM

Some pictures of the BBK. They arrived in two large boxes, one for each of the fronts! Fecking huge box for a set of brakes, here is a picture of one......

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/Hidesh/DSC00148.jpg

I never seen a set of 6 pots close up. When i opened the box that contained the calipers and the other that housed the 355 rotors i was blown away :cool: :D

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/Hidesh/DSC00149.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/Hidesh/DSC00151.jpg

I need someone to fit these ASAP! can't wait to get them on, hopefully they should fit behind the LMs without any need for spacers!

RDG 40

13-03-2008, 05:53 PM

they make mine look like some 10p knock offs :p there awesome!

Styler

13-03-2008, 06:09 PM

they make mine look like some 10p knock offs :p there awesome! Yours look ace to!

peppernick

13-03-2008, 06:21 PM

SWEET!! :cool: :cool:

BMW JAY84

13-03-2008, 06:32 PM

Looking good due when you getting them fitted. Loving the CF insert

mikem

13-03-2008, 07:04 PM

They look great Styler, looking forward to seeing how they look behind the LM`s. ;)

tbmeech

14-03-2008, 05:44 PM

dribble! they look lovely :)

Vorsteiner M3

14-03-2008, 08:55 PM

Hidesh nice lookin BBK bro!

Styler

15-03-2008, 10:42 AM

Hidesh nice lookin BBK bro!
Cheers, Pritpal, you found then! lol

FullHouse

15-03-2008, 10:49 AM

Very Nice Hidesh, as now one has mentioned it yet, so let me be the first, when you come to selling the beast, i want first shout. The quality mod's remind me of some one i used to know, well done my friend.

BigFas

15-03-2008, 10:51 AM

bloody hell, go away for a week and you guys pimp hard :D

those brakes are beautiful. congrats

Styler

15-03-2008, 11:02 AM

thanks guys, will let you know Raj! :)

Unfortunately one of the calipers has a slight finishing issue with it. The adhesive they used to attached the CF insert wasn't cleaned properly off the surrounding front and top edges of the caliper. I got some clear glue marks on it, and can't seem to shift it.

It's a shame, i wanted to get them fitted soon, but now might have to send it back to USA and wait for a replacement :(. Its a very minor problem, but annoying. Anyone know how i could shift it? But sitting behind the wheels there is now way you could see them, but i like things to be perfect. it's pissing me off lol.

Aaftab

15-03-2008, 11:07 AM

Oh thats a shame man. I know exactly what you mean when you want something perfect. But you know at the back of your mind that the imperfection is present and its gonna bug you bad untill it gets sorted.

BigFas

15-03-2008, 11:10 AM

Styler

15-03-2008, 11:45 AM

Try Autoglym Intensive Tar remover. Put some on a cloth, then using a circular motion, rub over affected area. The stuff is non corrosive, but has always managed to shift even the most stubborn stuff. You can buy it from Halfords.
I tried that lastnite, but it didn't work :( Might take the caliper down to exquisite this afternoon and see if their bodyshop guys can do anything.

Styler

16-03-2008, 01:22 PM

good news, my friend down at Xquistie Automotive should be able to sort out my caliper for me, so no need to haul it back to USA. I left the caliper with him lastnite so should be done by this evening :)

Hopefully Maybank can squeeze me in sometime in the next week or so, i've contacted Dan about a few dates so lets hope they can be fitted very soon!

alexsh1

16-03-2008, 02:01 PM

Looking very good mate. CF inserts are very sexy
Hope your problem is gonna be sorted and you will have them installed soon!
;-)

Chaos

17-03-2008, 08:28 AM

Countdown has started. Make the most of those stock brakes while you can, the performance envelope is about to get a lot bigger... ;)

Raj

20-03-2008, 09:14 PM

They are just sooooo sweet...:cool:

Styler

20-03-2008, 10:33 PM

They are just sooooo sweet...:cool:
Hope fitting goes well, i never owned a set of BBK before, will be interesting to feel what stopping power the 6 pots produce (after they have been bedded in properly of course ;) ) don't want any warping going on lol.

Give them a good testing back down the M4.

peppernick

20-03-2008, 10:49 PM

You'll find the 6-pot very progressive, your brake pedal travel will increase (much bigger calipers; hence more fluid to shift). I found the 6-pot Brembo not as snappy as the OEM on my Z4M but they are a lot more consistent with heavy use. The pedal feel doesn't change.

You need to get use to it. I wouldn't be surprised if you report back saying 'I need to press harder to stop the car with my Brembos!' ....... that's the new pedal feel you need to get used to. But they do stop the car.

The 4-pots on my CLK are snappier. The StopTechs ST40 calipers bite the hardest.

mikem

21-03-2008, 06:00 AM

Make sure you keep working them hard regularly after the bedding in. I`ve been nannying mine too much and I think whats happened is the pads have wiped away the pad layer on the discs, the next time I`ve used them hard then its left uneven pad deposits and trying to shift that to re-bed them in is difficult to say the least.

Here`s a very good write up on discs from the late Carrol Smith

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml

and a propper bedding in write up

http://zeckhausen.com/bedding_in_brakes.htm

You might struggle to get any brake fade by stopping from 60, in fact it just wont happen, not even after 10-12 stops. Double the speed and you should be there. :D

alexsh1

21-03-2008, 08:43 AM

Ok, you may wanna hava a look at my post
http://forum.evotechnik.net/showthread.php?t=20785&highlight=bedding
See the pad layer transferred on the braking disk?

Though its not BBK, you may have an idea where to try (or not to try) proper bedding in when you are done at Maybank ;)
At the end of A3290 there is a chunk of road after the slip road towards Reading leading to the business park with a roundabout at the end and there are literally no cars there. I managed to do 2 stops before that roundsabout and 2 stops after.
You should have seen the face of that BMW driver who saw me from behind braking several times very hard without any reason. :eek: :D

mystic sport

21-03-2008, 08:51 AM

They really do look stunning , your wallet must be very skinny now :p .

The StopTechs ST40 calipers bite the hardest.

Hope that is right, first time i have run a BBK at the ring and I can't wait to see the difference.

Chaos

21-03-2008, 09:06 AM

The StopTechs ST40 calipers bite the hardest.
Do I have a challenger for the most window-launching calipers available now? ;)

As Mike says, these brakes are designed for consistency at 3-figure speeds, you won't see any fade at 60. Likewise, you won't see much heat transfer either, which isn't always a good thing. They need a properly thorough work-out now and again to keep them tippy-top, and that means driving out of town and practising a few standing-on-the-pedal moments, but if you keep them exercised then they'll out-perform pretty much anything on the road bar ceramics.

Styler

21-03-2008, 12:07 PM

Do I have a challenger for the most window-launching calipers available now? ;)

As Mike says, these brakes are designed for consistency at 3-figure speeds, you won't see any fade at 60. Likewise, you won't see much heat transfer either, which isn't always a good thing. They need a properly thorough work-out now and again to keep them tippy-top, and that means driving out of town and practising a few standing-on-the-pedal moments, but if you keep them exercised then they'll out-perform pretty much anything on the road bar ceramics.
I drive my car everyday to work, even though its mainly slow drive, i do get on to some A roads which let you get up to 60mph. So brakes should get a good run everyday, but additionally i will take it out and give them a beating once in a while to keep them fresh and clean. I have axxis pads all round at the mo, so hope the rears will be able to cope with the bashing every now and then lol.

Styler

21-03-2008, 12:11 PM

They really do look stunning , your wallet must be very skinny now :p .
.
Don't remind me about that! lol :(

When i had my E46 325ci, i hardly did any mods to it, as i knew i wanted to get a M3 in the future so i always was planning what mods i wanted to do on it when i eventually got one. But now I have one, I want to mod it up as quickly as possible, and then enjoy the car for a while. After a proper ICE install and a few custom interior mods, that should be it for a long while..... hopefully :p

Black Sabbath

21-03-2008, 12:30 PM

I couldn't get used to being able to brake so much later,however once that is mastered they become addictive.Before you have them changed try to remember your current braking points at various positions along the road,then see how much the "window" improves :D :D .

Moe

21-03-2008, 01:03 PM

Don't remind me about that! lol :(

When i had my E46 325ci, i hardly did any mods to it, as i knew i wanted to get a M3 in the future so i always was planning what mods i wanted to do on it when i eventually got one. But now I have one, I want to mod it up as quickly as possible, and then enjoy the car for a while. After a proper ICE install and a few custom interior mods, that should be it for a long while..... hopefully :p

Then rear bbk ...

Reckon you looking at mag feature soon ;)

mikem

21-03-2008, 01:05 PM

Get the rears Styler, you know it makes sense. :p

mike 318is

21-03-2008, 02:12 PM

very nice going to look evil behind the LMs

Styler

25-03-2008, 08:28 PM

Get the rears Styler, you know it makes sense. :p
lend me yours lol!

They're on! Got home when it was dark so couldn't take any good pictures! :( Big thanks to Maybank and Dan for getting me a fast booking time :) and getting them fitted.

Also big-up to Andy and the boys at Sextons for letting me chill with them for the day, whilst my car was at Maybank! cheers fellas! Saw Andy's Borat in the flesh, looks sick! Plus got to see Andy's DIY install skills first hand, wicked skills bro!

Thanks to Nick for the rear spacers, rear tyre wall is nice and tight to arch now :cool:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/Hidesh/DSC00170.jpg

mikem

25-03-2008, 08:58 PM

lend me yours lol!

I might split and sell them, I fancy the stoptech Carbon Ceramics.:D

Your holes seem to be going the opposite way to mine. :confused:

peppernick

25-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Nice one Hidesh. Glad the spacers found you :D

TBRH, I think the carbon section on the caliper made it less eye catching (perhaps I am tarred by the StopTechs on my M3 where the caliper paint peeled and they looked similar to that :o ).

Yep, swap your discs around ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/Aaaa020-2.jpg

phat///M3

25-03-2008, 10:13 PM

Got mine on too m8, need to get some pics, and yeah your discs look on the wrong way as drilled holes should be facing the other way, check to see if the "airscoops" are collecting air, as thats what they should be doing.

Styler

26-03-2008, 10:08 AM

Are mine on the wrong way? lol.

I took everything out the boxes so maybe they got confused to which disc went where lol.

Styler

26-03-2008, 12:00 PM

i phoned maybank, and they said the discs are the right way round, plus they match the drilled pattern on the OEM rears discs? not sure which way the slots are pointing though?

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 12:34 PM

Ive seen something like this on M3forum once, where everyone was saying they are the wrong way round, but they werent.

Normally the vanes that scoop up are are supposed to face to the front of the car, check that, and if its the case it should be fine. If they are facing backwards they are on wrong.

You should also be able to check in your Brembo instructions. (On saturday when we put mine on, we also got stuck for a sec seeing as we didnt have instructions and where wondering what way they go on.

Styler

26-03-2008, 12:40 PM

Steve, i was wating for you to send me a fax number so i could fax the instructions to you. Didn't you get my PM? I tried scanning the pages but they didn't some out right.

Styler

26-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Nice one Hidesh. Glad the spacers found you :D

Yep, swap your discs around ;)

They put the spacers on the front initially, but i convinced them they were supposed to go on the rear Andy swapped them over after, top bloke. Maybank stock the different length wheel bolts and they couldn't cut mine as they are hardened. I still have your ones in case you need them in the future.

I'm not sure if my discs are wrong way round or what lol. Bit :confused:

peppernick

26-03-2008, 01:50 PM

I'm not sure if my discs are wrong way round or what lol. Bit :confused:
The drill pattern is not important, the direction in which the cooling vanes spin is (helps significantly with cooling).

Pic taken from Stoptech's site.

http://www.stoptech.com/img/aerorotor.jpg

The disc above should spin clockwise

Double check your discs. Brembo usually drill their discs in the opposite direction in which the cooling vanes run; unless they've changed their manufacturing pattern.

Styler

26-03-2008, 02:26 PM

Just had a chat with Andy at Maybank, he told me that he always installs them that way and that all Porsche Brembos go on like he has done mine and he also followed the labels on the rotors.

Andy, he will be more than happy to swap them on mine if i want, but as they match the rear OEM pattern i think i will keep them like they are. But i'm going back there on Saturday to get some other issues sorted, so will decided then if i want to swap them over.

Nick are you and your CLK gonna be at Sextons this Saturday? I want to hear your setup :cool: :)

mikem

26-03-2008, 03:04 PM

he vanes inside the disc are there to allow the hot gas out as it spins not to "scoop" air in.

As the wheel spins clockwise the vanes inside should be facing the other way.

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 04:27 PM

he vanes inside the disc are there to allow the hot gas out as it spins not to "scoop" air in.

As the wheel spins clockwise the vanes inside should be facing the other way.

OK Im royally confused now :mad:

Styler

26-03-2008, 04:34 PM

I asked him about that to, he said it will be fine. I will have a chat with him on saturday.

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Steve, i was wating for you to send me a fax number so i could fax the instructions to you. Didn't you get my PM? I tried scanning the pages but they didn't some out right.

Thanks m8, I got ur pm in the end Nick ended up sending me some sheets of the booklet, Ive only just got it now, but atleast I can double check everything. Thanks for offering to help.

And to Nick, I owe you a sig m8.

Chaos

26-03-2008, 06:00 PM

Brembo label every rotor with a directional spin arrow. If the arrow is pointing the right way, the rotor is installed correctly. ;)

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 06:44 PM

Brembo label every rotor with a directional spin arrow. If the arrow is pointing the right way, the rotor is installed correctly. ;)

Any idea where this label is supposed to be m8?

Chaos

26-03-2008, 06:56 PM

The stamp is usually on the inner hub of the rotor, though not all models are stamped.

For slotted discs, you need to install them with the outer edge of the slots hitting the pad first, regardless of vane type (the bits between the two disc sections, for non-techies).

For drilled discs, it's the the drilled holes that are completely irrelevant and it's the vanes inside that dictate how to install them. For straight vanes or pillar vanes it doesn't matter, for curved vanes you must install them with the vanes running back from the inside to outside diameters in the direction of rotation. This is why all Brembo drilled discs are generally fitted the opposite way around - as all 3 types of vanes can be catered for that way.

In reality, on the road, it doesn't matter. You won't generate anywhere near the heat or gas build-up that will affect a vane exhaust problem. But if you want to get it right, and who wouldn't, then the above is how you run them. :)

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 07:00 PM

Ok I will check tomorrow as Im not sure now, the drilled holes are installed like Nicks, but not sure on the vanes now.

Chaos

26-03-2008, 07:04 PM

If yours are drilled then yeah ignore the hole pattern and check the vanes - if they're curved then you want them curling out towards the edge of the disc, whereby the centrifugal effect will pull the gases and heat out of the centre of the disc. I thought Nick's pic was of a slotted disc at first :o, but yeah it's vanes and that disc should indeed rotate clockwise to get the effect. If you can see all the way down, then you've got one of the other two types (less common now though and never on GT models) which means you can install them however you like. :)

Chaos

26-03-2008, 07:12 PM

Here's an example:

http://www.rimier.com/eshop/item_big_pic.php?item=2448 (image won't link, right-click and open in new window)

See how the vanes are angled at the edge? In this example you'd install the discs how Hidesh's are - driver's side on the left as you look, passenger's side on the right of the pic. This is the usual install direction for drilled Brembos, certainly GT specs, which is why we always do them that way. :)

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 09:03 PM

I'll try to get a better pic 2mw as this is all I have right now and you cant really see (this is the right side of the car)

http://forum.evotechnik.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12592&stc=1&d=1206568909

peppernick

26-03-2008, 09:04 PM

SICK calipers Steve! :cool: :cool:

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 09:07 PM

SICK calipers Steve! :cool: :cool:

Thanks Nick.

I found another pic on M3forum

http://www.zeckhausen.com/images/brake_install/Rotor_Direction.jpg

phat///M3

26-03-2008, 10:11 PM

Just read through 25 pages of thread over on M3forum, and the general consensus is that on the Brembo 355mm discs the drill pattern should be going frontwards and the vanes to the back of the car.

Chaos

26-03-2008, 10:40 PM

Styler

27-03-2008, 08:48 AM

Nice one Dan thanks for all the info, will keep them as they are then :) I will be in on Saturday anyway to get my camber issue sorted, i spoke to Andy yesterday about it :)

phat///M3

27-03-2008, 09:34 AM

That's a decent pic above actually, shows the vanes well. As to the drill pattern, I will 100% guarantee you that with drilled discs the pattern means sod all - the direction is governed totally by the vane direction. Having said that, I can't recall the last time I saw a Brembo disc with curved vanes where the pattern did the opposite to Hidesh's in that pic, but in any case the pattern is a by-product of the rotor installation and not a factor in it.

Cheers m8, I know the drill direction means nothing, the thing is apparently Brembo drills in the opposite direction of the vanes whilst Porsche for example have the drill pattern in the same direction as the vanes.

This is also why people that have a lot of Porsche experience tend to mount the GT discs on other cars "the wrong way around".

I will go out and check mine later but they are like Nicks.