E46 brakes on a E36?

[JasonMHorn]

I’m sorry, I haven’t done much research because I’m pressed for time with this. I have a 1994 325i and I’d like to upgrade my brakes. I have a chance to purchase M Series Calipers both E36 and E46. My question is can I fit E46 M3 Calipers on my 1994 325i? Has anyone done it and if so, how much extra work is required?

Thanks!!

[XnWarden]

E46 m3 calipers will need a modified bracket to fit on the e36 knuckles. A bolt on upgrade would be the E46 330i brakes, which are about the same as the E36 M3. Or the E36 M3 brakes themselves.

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[JasonMHorn]

E46 m3 calipers will need a modified bracket to fit on the e36 knuckles. A bolt on upgrade would be the E46 330i brakes, which are about the same as the E36 M3. Or the E36 M3 brakes themselves.

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I appreciate the information. I ended up purchasing E36 M3 Calipers for the rear. Now I just have to get something for the front. Should I just go with the E36 M3 Calipers for the fronts too?

[XnWarden]

You know come to think of it, you might need m3 trailing arms to fit the m3 rear calipers.

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[Liquidity]

The pattern of all rear caliper mounting tabs is exactly the same.

[Team Neverlift]

If you want a working parking brake, you'll need the M3 trailing arms.

I find the E46 330/325 upgrade adequate with ducting.

[mcfilmwerks]

for e36 m3 front brakes you're going to need the m3 knuckles. Not hard to replace if you go that route