ATE Front caliper rebuild kit question for stock E30

[mike87]

Hi all, I have a question regarding the caliper rebuild kits for the E30 stock calipers. I've searched high and low for the ATE rebuild kits, part # 34 11 1 157 043, but have been unable to find them. A lot of vendors sell the TRW-brand rebuild kits for the Girling calipers, part # 34 11 1 154 440. Does anyone know if the TRW brand rebuild kit, part # 34 11 1 154 440, fits the ATE calipers?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

[vpilarrt]

ECSTuning has them - $22 for Original BMW or $12 for Ate brand.

[dude8383]

The part number does not cross reference... TRW is as good as ATE. They make high quality stuff and are the OEM for a lot of the suspension components on the newer BMW's.

[TobyB]

...and TRW bought Girling a while back...

But the question is, does the TRW lit fit the ATE caliper?
Using Girling calipers here, so I can't answer this.

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[ForcedFirebird]

Wrong section for brakes, but can tell you the difference in kits. The ATE calipers have the 7mm Allen-head bolt slide pins and the Girling have 13mm hex head with sleeves, so they don't directly interchange due to design. The pistons are the same size, but have not tried to swap the boots to accurately answer fully.