Ireland Engineering E30 brake upgrade kit

[Aviator]

Thinking about getting the Ireland Engineering E30 brake upgrade kit. Has anybody here done this? I tried searching but didn't come up with anything. I want better than oem brakes, but I don't want a big brake kit, too much $ for me right now. Here's the description of the kit, since the link I tried didn't seem to work on another board.

Complete front and rear brake upgrade kit for the E30 325 (1984 to 1991). Kit includes 4 premium slotted rotors, 2 sets of PBR Ceramic pads, 2 wear sensors and 1 liter of high temp brake fluid. Nice brake upgrade without making the jump to an after market big brake kit.

$330

I was thinking of getting SS lines as well for $90

[eastcountybmw]

Not really sure about the brake upgrade. But i would definately go with the SS lines

[Aviator]

I guess what I'm wondering more than anything is if they actually provide more braking power than regular oem brakes. I might just get new rotors and pads and SS lines if they don't. I'm assuming that would be cheaper.

[MikeDE]

For $330 I would just save it and get the Massive Street kit. With the IE kit you'll still have your old calipers providing the same 'force' as before. To hold you over, get some decent pads and flush your brake system. I used PBR metalmasters(axxis) for years on otherwise stock brakes(AWD 2-piston calipers/rotors) on my 250-300hp DSM's and was very satisfied with the value and performance.

[yberther]

or just rebuild your brakes, get ss lines, new pads and brembo blanks, probably more than enough braking force for a street car

and definitely reasonably cheap

[Aviator]

or just rebuild your brakes, get ss lines, new pads and brembo blanks, probably more than enough braking force for a street car

and definitely reasonably cheap

You mean rebuild the calipers? I've never done that before. Where's a good rebuild kit for them do you know?

[deutschman]

You mean rebuild the calipers? I've never done that before. Where's a good rebuild kit for them do you know?

i think bavarian auto sport has a rebuild kit. and i would go with just getting new pads, a rebuild kit, a brake fluid flush, and some decent (non slotted or drilled) blanks. oh and ss lines. you wont need anything more then that.

[Aviator]

Cool, sounds good. How bout Turners kit?http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...D=E30BRAKEPACK
$100 cheaper with SS lines. They also have caliper rebuild kits.

[whodwho]

You can also go with UUC slotted and SS lines and a set of Hawk HPS for $270

Pads from www.buybrakes.com
HB195F-640 - $57.77
HB399F-630 - $65.20

Rotors from www.uucmotorwerks.com
OEROTORF915-1263 - $89.00
OEROTORF915-1270 - $58.00
they came with a free set(6) of SS brake lines(this sale comes up from time to time)

[Aviator]

Thanks for that info, the uuc link doesn't work though. I'm guessing it's supposed to be motorwerks? I'll look into it. Free SS lines is a great way for me to buy!

[Aviator]

I can't find out where the E30 rotors are on UUC's site that have that free SS line special.

[yberther]

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39965

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=584353

that should have all the info, I'm in the process of doing this too. I think its a great alternative and should provide more than enough.

I'd look on fap99 or autohausaz for rebuild kits, their relatively cheap.

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=115700&highlight=caliper+rebuild

[Aviator]

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39965

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=584353

that should have all the info, I'm in the process of doing this too. I think its a great alternative and should provide more than enough.

I'd look on fap99 or autohausaz for rebuild kits, their relatively cheap.

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?

t=115700&highlight=caliper+rebuild

Thanks for the link! Looks like I might go that importrp route.

[whodwho]

Thanks for that info, the uuc link doesn't work though. I'm guessing it's supposed to be motorwerks? I'll look into it. Free SS lines is a great way for me to buy!

doh, yup fixed :)

I can't find out where the E30 rotors are on UUC's site that have that free SS line special.

I think it has been awhile since I have seen one so should be coming up again soon
Edit: This may only show up in emailers and I just checked and there was one that ended 2/2/2010 so it may be a while...