Brembo 380MM BBK vs Stock M Brake Comparison Photos

McKenna Performance · 10-30-2012, 01:49 AM

Below are some comparison photos between the Brembo GT Front and Rear 380MM BBK vs. the Stock M Calipers and Rotors. Enjoy

P.S. Sorry for the iphone pics! We'll have a quality photoshoot posted soon.

aus · 10-30-2012, 09:17 AM

Can you show the inside of the rear Brembo rotor? Is the center aluminum? Just wondering how the e-brake works on the Brembo if the center is aluminum.

BimmerRob08 · 10-30-2012, 09:37 AM

You can utilize the brake wear sensor on Brembo's? Do the pads have the insert slot to accomodate the sensor clip? Very nice!

M3SQRD · 10-30-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Can you show the inside of the rear Brembo rotor? Is the center aluminum? Just wondering how the e-brake works on the Brembo if the center is aluminum.

Look at the last pic in the post below:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...68&postcount=1

This is typical of all BBKs that retain the stock e9x M3 rear parking brake - the parking brake shoe is preloaded against an anodized/chemical-coated Alum drum. I'm running the Performance Friction BBK and I find the parking brake holding power to be very similar to the stock setup.

aus · 10-30-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M3SQRD

Look at the last pic in the post below:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...68&postcount=1

This is typical of all BBKs that retain the stock e9x M3 rear parking brake - the parking brake shoe is preloaded against an anodized/chemical-coated Alum drum. I'm running the Performance Friction BBK and I find the parking brake holding power to be very similar to the stock setup.

Thanks for the info and pics. I'm just surprised it's an aluminum hat.

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Alekshop · 11-09-2012, 06:35 PM

you can advise your tech that cutting the entire rear shield is not necessary, also the removal of the front shield is not required as well.

Valentino_RS · 11-10-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alekshop

you can advise your tech that cutting the entire rear shield is not necessary, also the removal of the front shield is not required as well.

Please explain if you have time.

bigjae1976 · 11-10-2012, 09:32 AM

Explain what? You may want to retain those shields for the street. If you drive through standing water, your next stop may be a little interesting. Unless the E9X M3 has the auto brake drying feature then those shields are mostly to just keep debris out.

I would cut those shields off if you plan to do a lot of track time.

chris s · 02-13-2013, 10:00 AM

Anyone here know the approx replacement cost for a brembo 380 kit front rotor?

dmw16 · 02-13-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chris s

Anyone here know the approx replacement cost for a brembo 380 kit front rotor?

I believe they are about $350 each for the drilled ones from Zeckhausen. I would imagine prices are similar elsewhere.

THE TECH · 02-13-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Valentino_RS

Please explain if you have time.

Just a trim is all that's needed, not full removal.

maxenar · 02-13-2013, 06:53 PM

Was there any reason you went with Brembo over others (e.g. Stoptech?)

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aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,165 iTrader: (5)	Can you show the inside of the rear Brembo rotor? Is the center aluminum? Just wondering how the e-brake works on the Brembo if the center is aluminum. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

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bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,047 iTrader: (8)	Explain what? You may want to retain those shields for the street. If you drive through standing water, your next stop may be a little interesting. Unless the E9X M3 has the auto brake drying feature then those shields are mostly to just keep debris out. I would cut those shields off if you plan to do a lot of track time. __________________

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chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,549 iTrader: (8)	Anyone here know the approx replacement cost for a brembo 380 kit front rotor? __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

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10-30-2012, 09:37 AM	#3
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	You can utilize the brake wear sensor on Brembo's? Do the pads have the insert slot to accomodate the sensor clip? Very nice!

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Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,110 iTrader: (7)	you can advise your tech that cutting the entire rear shield is not necessary, also the removal of the front shield is not required as well.

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maxenar Enlisted Member Drives: ESS VT2-650 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Was there any reason you went with Brembo over others (e.g. Stoptech?)