Porsche Calipers / BBK Upgrade on E39 ???

[sausrigging]

Bump,
Jack, how have you been liking your kit and do you wanna share bracket dimensions?
cheers

[joekitch]

good thing i found this thread, it's interesting to find out about used parts on other cars being used as upgrades.....mostly because cheapern
this hodge podge kit using 17z and 18z stuff is really cool but...
not sure if this 993 kit has been mentioned here yet?
it's cheaper for the whole thing i believe, but the downside being 4 piston fronts and the rears require a lot of work, including fab work and grinding down brackets and stuff
http://www.zeckhausen.com/e39_bmw_rear_install.htm

[busmn540]

I know this thread is old but could we get an update or dimensions on the adapter bracket for the front brakes?

[RSBBlackM3]

Heads up all: I bought Stuck's 18Z BBK for my wagon but I am going to try another front set up that will clear 18" M5 wheels. If anyone is interested in the 18z kit, let me know, its 1-off! They fit under M-pars and other 18s but NOT style 65s.

The kit accepts e92 M3 360x30 rotors which I will have a brand new set to sell with the kit if anyone is interested. PM ME

[auaq]

To fit inside Style 65's do you need a spacer?

[RSBBlackM3]

To fit inside Style 65's do you need a spacer?

I tried a 20mm spacer with both a front and rear style 65. Won't fit due to design of the wheel, don't try!

[auaq]

I see.

- - - Updated - - -

I'm guessing the 19" 65's will probably fit.

[RSBBlackM3]

I see.

- - - Updated - - -

I'm guessing the 19" 65's will probably fit.

19" anything should be just fine!

[NordmanMg]

19" anything should be just fine!

What is the price if you don't mind

[RSBBlackM3]

What is the price if you don't mind

I'll shoot you a PM

[Kenny1958]

I'll shoot you a PM

How about sharing the caliper bracket dimensions ?

[RSBBlackM3]

How about sharing the caliper bracket dimensions ?

They are still on my car for the moment but will be removed soon. I don't plan on sharing work I didn't do like that but the brackets and calipers are available. Don't think I could accurately measure off the brackets anything workable really anyway.

[RyansBMW]

I'm curious on the price as well. Are you selling the front and rear sets or just the front?

[Kenny1958]

OK fair enough RSB do you happen to know where the brackets are available as I'd like to get a set I will source the calipers over here as air freight and customs makes it expensive buying from USA.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

[RSBBlackM3]

Kenny, these were custom made in the USA by Stuck. I am not aware of anyone making them at this time.

[NordmanMg]

Kenny, these were custom made in the USA by Stuck. I am not aware of anyone making them at this time.

All 4 rotors are from E9x M3?
If so does parking brake require any upgrades?

[RSBBlackM3]

All 4 rotors are from E9x M3?
If so does parking brake require any upgrades?

Front rotors are e9x m3
Rear rotors are e46 m3 euro (drilled) to match the front drilled rotors in my kit.

I am not selling the rear set, front only.
I have rally road's porsche 911 kit in the rear, bolts right up, redily available.

[Parin]

Greetings...
I know this thread is dated but it is the main source of the inspiration for this upgrade\project for the 530i so I hope you guys are still around...
My parts list is below and I was wondering what you guys thought and if I am missing anything?

Rotors:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-disc-front-left-1-series-m-m3-34112283801z
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...3-34112283802z

Pads:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...reg-7l0698151s

Calipers:
2005 Porsche Cayenne (17z)

Needed:
Brackets to mount the calipers
Brake lines? I have some stainless steel lines from FCPEuro sitting around, any issues with using them?

[computiNATEor]

No idea, but I like your style If you do figure it out, let us know!

[vmoutsop]

There is a brake bias chart with caliper type and rotor size that might help, not E39 specific but should be close enough.

https://thebuildjournal.com/tech-gui...-chart-e46-m3/

[slandis]

Developing brackets for lugged calipers can be a challenge because of limited space and mounting distance of the caliper from the knuckle. Additional issues may arise when the new calipers have a lug spacing that is close to the spacing of the OEM mounting points. This makes radially mounted calipers much easier to adapt (big reds or similar).

I haven't taken the time to measure the stock mounting points of my e39 yet but I'm contemplating doing so and running off some test brackets on my cnc.

[Kenny1958]

Developing brackets for lugged calipers can be a challenge because of limited space and mounting distance of the caliper from the knuckle. Additional issues may arise when the new calipers have a lug spacing that is close to the spacing of the OEM mounting points. This makes radially mounted calipers much easier to adapt (big reds or similar).

I haven't taken the time to measure the stock mounting points of my e39 yet but I'm contemplating doing so and running off some test brackets on my cnc.

Thanks for your info it will be good to see what you come up with.

[Parin]

No idea, but I like your style If you do figure it out, let us know!

LOL...Will do!

- - - Updated - - -

There is a brake bias chart with caliper type and rotor size that might help, not E39 specific but should be close enough.

https://thebuildjournal.com/tech-gui...-chart-e46-m3/

Thanks a bunch, this is great information and I will look into the specifics for the E39.

- - - Updated - - -

Thanks for your info it will be good to see what you come up with.

Same here, any ideas on timeline as yet?

[busmn540]

I'm very interested in a front kit and/or a bracket too!

[Parin]

So my current road block is getting a CAD design or such for the brackets and a fabricator willing to make them.
So far the issue for the companies I have communicated with seems to be the limited quantity being requested.
Also, I have not received any positive responses from my follow up questions regarding at what quantity does it make sense for them to do it...