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    Question Bmw e34 front caliper upgrade

    HI ALL
    THANK YOU STOPPING BY MY POST AND HELP ME WITH MY UPGRADE
    I HAVE E34 535i 1989 AND I WANT TO UPGRADE MY FRONT CALIPER FROM THE ORIGINAL ONE TO THE E39 4 PISTON BUT SOME FRIENDS TOLD ME TO NOT DO THAT BECAUSE THE E39 CALIPER ARE NOT REALLY GOOD,
    SO DID ANY ONE CAN HELP ME WITH THAT BY TELLING ME IF THE E39 CALIPER ARE GOOD OR NOT DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND ME TO DO IT OR WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DO
    THANK YOU ALL

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    Sorry

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...akes-on-an-E34

    Also, I did a Google search on "e39 brakes on e34" and found "209,000 results"

    As for E34 upgrades, there are a number of E34 options available. One of the quickest for you would be to go with the larger calipers and rotors from the 540/740. They are bolt ons. They have excellent clamping power for normal braking. If you are looking for a more track-suitable set, there is this current thread discussing various options https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ded-Brembo-BBK
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    Is there a particular reason you want to change them. Stock E34 brakes are pretty decent. Unless you are racing, tracking or pushing the car upgrades are really not required.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zubbie View Post
    Is there a particular reason you want to change them. Stock E34 brakes are pretty decent. Unless you are racing, tracking or pushing the car upgrades are really not required.
    to be hounst i don't have any reason for the upgrade only to make the car look more nice as i have 18'' style 37 BMW wheels on so i thought it will be more good looking

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    Quote Originally Posted by Farhad e34 535i View Post
    HI ALL
    THANK YOU STOPPING BY MY POST AND HELP ME WITH MY UPGRADE
    I HAVE E34 535i 1989 AND I WANT TO UPGRADE MY FRONT CALIPER FROM THE ORIGINAL ONE TO THE E39 4 PISTON BUT SOME FRIENDS TOLD ME TO NOT DO THAT BECAUSE THE E39 CALIPER ARE NOT REALLY GOOD,
    SO DID ANY ONE CAN HELP ME WITH THAT BY TELLING ME IF THE E39 CALIPER ARE GOOD OR NOT DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND ME TO DO IT OR WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DO
    THANK YOU ALL
    Best bang for your buck is to get the E31 single piston calipers with mounting brackets which bolt up to the E34 and use E31 or E38 324/32mm rotors. The E38 calipers are also the same but require the E31 mounting bracket to fit the E34. You may be able to find rebuilt units online for cheap, but they are becoming harder to find!

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    There is this reference with all the options.

    http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/Brakes.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrkanda View Post
    Best bang for your buck is to get the E31 single piston calipers with mounting brackets which bolt up to the E34 and use E31 or E38 324/32mm rotors. The E38 calipers are also the same but require the E31 mounting bracket to fit the E34. You may be able to find rebuilt units online for cheap, but they are becoming harder to find!

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    I actually have a pair of single piston e31 850i calipers I'd be happy to get rid of for $100 plus shipping, brackets included





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    Quote Originally Posted by Trasportador View Post
    I actually have a pair of single piston e31 850i calipers I'd be happy to get rid of for $100 plus shipping, brackets included
    If the the OP doesn't take them, I will. I have a pair of good quality E32/E34 540i/740i calipers and brackets for sale for the same price, $100 + shipping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrkanda View Post
    If the the OP doesn't take them, I will. I have a pair of good quality E32/E34 540i/740i calipers and brackets for sale for the same price, $100 + shipping.

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    I think OP would be better served by getting them from someone on his side of The Pond. If you're ready to buy, I'm ready to sell. You can PM me and I can send photos etc.





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    Quote Originally Posted by mrkanda View Post
    If the the OP doesn't take them, I will. I have a pair of good quality E32/E34 540i/740i calipers and brackets for sale for the same price, $100 + shipping.

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    Hi, do you mind posting a few pics of the items so that I have a clue on what I'm after as well?

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    Just pick up some refubished M5/540i front and rear calipers from Rock Auto. Just make sure the ones you select come with brackets, they will be direct bolt on and cheap. I just dropped my 525iT calipers back in the original boxes and returned them with a discounted shipping label from their website. Hold onto the boxes the new calipers are shipped in and collect your core refund. Easy peasy! You'll need to pick up larger rotors and the proper brake pads which I did from FCP Euro to take advantage of their lifetime warranty when it's time to replace them. Perfect time to snag some braided steel brake lines as well. ECS Tuning has a decent set for $100. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...t/002570ecskt/
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    I'd op doesn't want the single piston 850s I would probably be interested at that price

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