Value of rebuilt ATE brakes

[iXBeater]

I've got a front and rear set of ATE brakes that I'm planning to rebuild. I have new pistons/rubber/slide pins/etc. (everything) for them as well as upgraded brass bushings for all four calipers. I have new pads and StopTech Sport slotted rotors all around too. The goal was to improve braking performance as the S52 and my right foot stress out the existing stock (Girling fronts/stock rotors - no idea what the pads are) setup.

The 4-pot Wilwood setup from Silvermine has caught my eye. I'm tempted, but would want to get value out of the ATE setup and rotors (which were $400 by themselves). My idea is to finish the rebuild, paint them nicely and maybe sell it as a kit. But I'd really want to get as much of the value of the rotos back as possible.

The problem is I'm not sure someone would pay... $600? more? ...for them, even as a very-fresh set.

Any thoughts appreciated! (this is legit not intended as a shadow FS ad - I might very well finish them and put them on the car)

[iXBeater]

Hmmm...

[2mAn]

Hmmm...

Theres always going to be a group who want the OEM stuff, so theres definitely value in having a rebuilt set. I recall LateFan was recently asking about where to get a rebuilt set.

I would compare what the larger retailers charge for a rebuilt set and see if its worth doing the rebuild yourself, or even just selling your 'kit' as-is

[uturn]

Maybe drizzle some chocolate over those crickets??

[iXBeater]

Theres always going to be a group who want the OEM stuff, so theres definitely value in having a rebuilt set. I recall LateFan was recently asking about where to get a rebuilt set.

I would compare what the larger retailers charge for a rebuilt set and see if its worth doing the rebuild yourself, or even just selling your 'kit' as-is

Since I have all the stuff, including the brass bushing for the slide pins on all corners, I think I might as well finish it. Silvermine isn't going anywhere, and I guess I'll see how I like the rebuilt kit on the road. Better pads and all the freshness might be enough...

[Vincenze]

https://mtechniqueabs.com/products/bmw-e30-girling-brake-caliper-set-front

[82eye]

aren't the girling worth more than the ate? i have no real clue. i have girling front and ate rear. as far as i know nothing has ever been swapped out. dunno why they'd be mixed brand front to rear.

[iXBeater]

aren't the girling worth more than the ate? i have no real clue. i have girling front and ate rear. as far as i know nothing has ever been swapped out. dunno why they'd be mixed brand front to rear.

My understanding is the ATE fronts are preferred. They're also the ones you can get the brass bushings for the slider pins/etc.

I think the mixed brands is simply that the E30 became such a high-volume platform they had to dual-source. All rears are ATE, but fronts are mixed. I've never heard anyone tell me reliably how you wound up with one or the other.

[82eye]

My understanding is the ATE fronts are preferred. They're also the ones you can get the brass bushings for the slider pins/etc.

i've heard the pads wear more evenly when using the ate with the brass, an advantage for track focus. i guess it's a bitch to keep the pins clean though. girling is liked for street as the pads are supposedly easier to replace.
i've never found pads on any disc brake caliper all that hard to replace, so i find that curious.

I've never heard anyone tell me reliably how you wound up with one or the other.

girling is probably simply a cheaper supplier. is there any noticeable weight difference between the two? the girlings weigh a ton.