Bronzit E30 - OBDII S52 shaved bay - weekend/autox toy - Journey

[2mAn]

Get the tune. I dont think our cars really need a BBK. Good set of pads, fresh fluid and rotors that arent cracked. Thats the recipe I plan on using to prep for the track day

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Get the tune. I dont think our cars really need a BBK. Good set of pads, fresh fluid and rotors that arent cracked. Thats the recipe I plan on using to prep for the track day

I'm already on a new set of brembo rotors, stop tech street power pads and fresh quality fluid. The brakes are weak... tough to even engage abs while stomping on them. It's probably mostly due to the 944 booster paired with the oem MC.

After driving the e36 with the 4 piston bbk on all 4 corners it's a MASSIVE contrast. Granted, I may just need to change the booster/MC and/or change pads, but it's still something I'd like to do.

Also I'd be lying if I didn't say part of the appeal is for the bling. Plus I already have 2 sets of the modified Corrado rotors :D

Anyway, I don't think I'd really be able to take advantage of the brakes without the wheel/tire upgrade, or vice versa. So I'll likely go with the tune now, and save for wheels, tires and brakes.

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[328ijunkie]

I run dtc60s on stock blank rotors at all the tracks in the southeast and dont have any problems stopping, they just get consumed at an alarming rate :)

[2mAn]

I run dtc60s on stock blank rotors at all the tracks in the southeast and dont have any problems stopping, they just get consumed at an alarming rate :)

What did you run in the back? Ive been trying to figure out a stock daily setup and the track setup

[328ijunkie]

Dtc70

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Thanks for the info! I'll keep that in mind!

Right now, I'm thinking that I'll have the S52 cams out of my E36 reground while it's apart, swap them for the cams in the E30 and get a tune.

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[TimKninja]

You might want to try a new booster first. I just changed my 944 booster out with a different one after the original died. I was having the same problem as you, while the brakes worked fine there was not enough assist. popped in a new booster and now the brakes feel 100% better. Im also running e36 brakes all around. they feel great now.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

You might want to try a new booster first. I just changed my 944 booster out with a different one after the original died. I was having the same problem as you, while the brakes worked fine there was not enough assist. popped in a new booster and now the brakes feel 100% better. Im also running e36 brakes all around. they feel great now.

Yeah I've suspected the booster for a while now. I think I hear it leaking vacuum, but just haven't had a chance to test it. Question is whether to stick with the 944 booster or change to a Clio booster or another more compact option.

Also toying with the idea of relocating the ABS unit.

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[328ijunkie]

we use v8 boosters on all our swaps. Work amazing and clear manifold just fine.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

we use v8 boosters on all our swaps. Work amazing and clear manifold just fine.

Which boosters are those?

[wilholl]

Which boosters are those?

Yes... Do tell!

[ST1G]

Which boosters are those?

They are e32 break boosters, with a remote reservoir.


Just read through your whole thread, superb work mate. Good read.

[328ijunkie]

We use E34 V8 booster/MC setups with direct res mount. No dealing with remote res BS.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

They are e32 break boosters, with a remote reservoir.
Just read through your whole thread, superb work mate. Good read.

Gotcha, it just threw me off that he said "v8 booster" - kinda sounded like there was some other option

Thanks man!

We use E34 V8 booster/MC setups with direct res mount. No dealing with remote res BS.

Thanks. First I need to check if my booster is leaking (pretty sure it is), and then decide if I want to go with a different option. That looks pretty tight though.

Any experience with the clio booster?

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Anyone run into this issue? The new OEM replacemen brake switch is too short. On the left is an e36 switch (which also works in the e30 btw - you just put the e30 plug into one side of it), middle is the new e30 switch, right is a "new" e30 switch of some unknown aftermarket brand.

I wound up wrapping the pedal with electrical tape at the spot where the switch contacts to build the surface up and make up for the height difference. I got 2 switches (one for a spare) and both were the same.