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    #16
    Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View Post
    Ok, I replaced the m/c with a new 750, 25mm one, with the corresponding new line to the abs block. Bled the system with a buddy who races Pro3. No different. Pedal even feels soft to me, compared to what I have heard about the 25mm m/c.

    The car brakes, but doesn't bite hard enough to activate the abs in the dry, and is not remotely as good as my e30 cab was.


    History.
    Calipers were rebuilt, but the rubber guides and pins were not replaced.
    New Zimmerman drilled rotors on all four corners
    Goodridge SS lines, all 6
    Ate type 200 fluid
    Booster did not have any fluid in it when I change the m/c.
    Bleeds easily at all calipers, so no plugged lines.


    Help!

    Yes.
    Originally posted by codyep3
    I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
    2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
    1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
    1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
    2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
    2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
    2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
    2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
    2010 F650gs twin
    2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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      #17
      what pads do you have now?

      Hawk HPS for the E30 are absolutely terrible. I had similar problems - no bite, mushy pedal, couldn't lock them up to save my life.. bled the system twice, new MC, etc. etc.

      all that, and it was the Hawk HPS. I ended up going back to Pagid OE pads and ATE powerdisks - a great street setup.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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        #18
        I looked back in a thread from when I re did the brakes, and the pictures showed PBR ceramic. It's the pads that come in the Turner, Zimmerman kit. I have since swapped the rears to oe e46 325 pads(same shape, little more pad) and the fronts back to whatever came when I bought the car........textar I think.

        Are the HPS on the m3 just as bad?
        Originally posted by codyep3
        I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
        2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
        1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
        1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
        2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
        2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
        2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
        2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
        2010 F650gs twin
        2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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          #19
          yeah, they are horrid. they're useless on the track (their peak operating temp range is way too narrow, you'll melt them in 4 laps at mission raceway) and they warm up too slow on the street, especially in the PNW. I had two sets of them and they were the same both times.

          My wife was terrified to drive my car with them, and everything was brand new. I'll leave it at that. :p
          Build thread

          Bimmerlabs

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            #20
            Well shit!
            Originally posted by codyep3
            I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
            2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
            1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
            1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
            2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
            2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
            2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
            2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
            2010 F650gs twin
            2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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              #21
              Originally posted by nando View Post
              what pads do you have now?

              Hawk HPS for the E30 are absolutely terrible. I had similar problems - no bite, mushy pedal, couldn't lock them up to save my life.. bled the system twice, new MC, etc. etc.

              all that, and it was the Hawk HPS. I ended up going back to Pagid OE pads and ATE powerdisks - a great street setup.
              i dont agree, i have ran only hawk HPS on my e30 m3 suspension/brake setup and love them. SSchin(e30 m3 setup) is also running HPS and has tracked his car a couple times and had no problems.
              IG: @Baye30

              FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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                #22
                Wow, it seems hit and miss. Almost like mislabeled boxes or something. Everyone I have spoke to loves them, or hates them. Nothing in the middle.
                Originally posted by codyep3
                I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
                2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
                1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
                1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
                2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
                2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
                2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
                2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
                2010 F650gs twin
                2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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                  #23
                  I wonder if they know what good brakes feel like...

                  When i switched back to pagids, i had instant solid pedal, actual cold bite, and can easily reach the abs threshhold. I was about ready to spend $500 on a brand new MC.
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                  Bimmerlabs

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                    #24
                    I too am on Hawk HPS and am having the same issues...re-man MC and new brake booster, fresh fluid and recent bed-in.
                    - Frank
                    '87 325ic M-Tech 1 For Sale!
                    http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=407503
                    Build Thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=229347

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                      #25
                      you guys are killing me
                      Originally posted by codyep3
                      I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
                      2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
                      1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
                      1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
                      2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
                      2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
                      2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
                      2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
                      2010 F650gs twin
                      2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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                        #26
                        lol my grocery getter is tracking (practice) on stock bmw front pads and HP+ rears. it can lock up either front or rears (abs is disabled)
                        OBD1 M54/M52TU swap as a M50b25

                        Z4 non powered steering rack fits e30



                        Euro e46 2005/6 320d 6mt gearbox into E30 with M20 hardy and beck 1985 327s engine

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                          #27
                          I can and have locked up my breaks on multiple occasions. Also I drive for a living, I have driven all kinds of vehicles in my day, my e30 by far has the best brakes out of all the cars I have owned. Also I'm running on IX booster/master cylinder with stock rubber brake lines(had 2/4 goodrich lines blow up.on me).
                          IG: @Baye30

                          FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View Post
                            I looked back in a thread from when I re did the brakes, and the pictures showed PBR ceramic. It's the pads that come in the Turner, Zimmerman kit. I have since swapped the rears to oe e46 325 pads(same shape, little more pad) and the fronts back to whatever came when I bought the car........textar I think.

                            Are the HPS on the m3 just as bad?
                            I used this same kit on my car, I can get the abs to kick on no problems in the dry.

                            Have you visually inspected all the hardlines as well? Mine had some rot on the topsides that we didn't see until we started pulling them out.
                            - Josh
                            1990 325is

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                            Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

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                              #29
                              Just started my m3 up for the season, and got a quick reminder how shitty my brakes feel.

                              Fuck!

                              Help!

                              Notes.
                              Brakes have been shit since I bought the car (8years). Has had 4 different sets of pads, two sets of rotors, has new 25mm mc and hard line, calipers completely rebuilt including guides and bushings. Numerous flushes of fluid with ATE superblue or type 200, and also new SS braded lines to calipers.

                              Pedal is not soft on initial application, since I replaced he guides and bushings on the calipers. All calipers bleed fluid easily.
                              Originally posted by codyep3
                              I hope to Christ you have looks going for you, because you sure as fuck don't have any intelligence.
                              2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLD
                              1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
                              1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
                              2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
                              2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
                              2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
                              2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
                              2010 F650gs twin
                              2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leather

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                                #30
                                Just to add.

                                Had hawk hps, they suck!

                                Pfc08 pads now. Even cold they have better bite then the hps pads. But would never put them on a true daily.. Far to dusty and noisy

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                                -Build http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=295277

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