4x100 big brake kit thread

[KIRIEIW]

+1 on that !

For what it’s worth I’ve tried both , 300x22 and 300x32 against my TRM 15x8 and 300x32 needs a bigger spacer than I want to run. 300x22 is close, clears with 5mm .

I'm assuming the 300x22 has no chance fitting under some euroweaves without spacers?

[Massive Lee]

I'm assuming the 300x22 has no chance fitting under some euroweaves without spacers?

Correct. Only the 280x21/22mm will fit under 15" Euroweaves.
Available for VW G60 Corrado rotors, or two-piece Wilwood rotor.

[Jean]

I like the look of the Jongbloed 557 wheels as well, but I don't know if they make them in a 4x100 e30 fitment that would clear these kits. The 557 is similar in design to a number of BBS wheels that fit well with the E30 era styling. I emailed them to inquire about it.

Did you ever get a reply?

[R3VM3UP]

Oh yeah they were way out of my price range, like $2k or something, custom made, etc. I need something fairly cheap and replaceable if necessary.

[Melon]

I installed the UUC kit on my car, with DTC-30 pads.

Waiting to finish the restore to test them, but so far, overall I'm not super impressed with the fitment. Also, the kit came with no pads, and no instructions, however, I reached out to UUC and the instructions were provided quickly. I declined the pads since I wasn't going to use them anyway.

[haaken675]

Does anyone have any opinion on the Ireland Engineering 310mm 6 piston wildwood setup? That one has stuck out to me as the only setup I have seen so far with a 6 piston caliper. I am getting to the point of thinking about brakes for my m52 turbo build and am looking for the ideal track/street setup.

Does anyone know which kits have easily replaceable rotors? This part seams hard to get an answer on. I have seen plenty of kits that offered modified rotors, but I am always worried about a niche company going under...

[Massive Lee]

Does anyone have any opinion on the Ireland Engineering 310mm 6 piston wildwood setup? That one has stuck out to me as the only setup I have seen so far with a 6 piston caliper. I am getting to the point of thinking about brakes for my m52 turbo build and am looking for the ideal track/street setup.

Does anyone know which kits have easily replaceable rotors? This part seams hard to get an answer on. I have seen plenty of kits that offered modified rotors, but I am always worried about a niche company going under...

No. IE is not the only provider for a kit with 6 piston calipers. As a sidenote, 6 piston calipers don't clamp more than a 4 piston caliper. And the number of pistons is not what makes the caliper great. You want a stiff body. That body must be anodized, and not painted. Paint trap heats and dust. Pistons must be stainless steel. Not plated steel or aluminum. Pistons must not have rubber dust boots. They melt at the track... ;-)

There are other companies that supply brake kits with two-piece rotors. And only one that I know that offers floating kits for e30s. And also, only one that offers a 332x32mm BBK with floating rotors. ;-)

That 300x32mm BBK uses floating rotors and radially mounted 4 pot caliper. A 6 pot caliper can be used too.









This is a 332x32mm BBK with floating discs

[KIRIEIW]

Lee, whats the latest with your 280 adapter plates? Been waiting a few months now :D

[Massive Lee]

They went to anodizing a week ago. Should be done this week.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Pistons must be stainless steel.

Titanium works too ;)

[haaken675]

No. IE is not the only provider for a kit with 6 piston calipers. As a sidenote, 6 piston calipers don't clamp more than a 4 piston caliper. And the number of pistons is not what makes the caliper great. You want a stiff body. That body must be anodized, and not painted. Paint trap heats and dust. Pistons must be stainless steel. Not plated steel or aluminum. Pistons must not have rubber dust boots. They melt at the track... ;-)

There are other companies that supply brake kits with two-piece rotors. And only one that I know that offers floating kits for e30s. And also, only one that offers a 332x32mm BBK with floating rotors. ;-)

That 300x32mm BBK uses floating rotors and radially mounted 4 pot caliper. A 6 pot caliper can be used too.









This is a 332x32mm BBK with floating discs

I have looked at your kits as well and are very high on my list. I could have sworn I remember from somewhere that your rotors are proprietary, which is a concern of mine for when it comes time to replace them. Is that not the case?

[almostacrayon]

Is there any bbk that would fit behind rs001/003

[Massive Lee]

I have looked at your kits as well and are very high on my list. I could have sworn I remember from somewhere that your rotors are proprietary, which is a concern of mine for when it comes time to replace them. Is that not the case?

You have been misinformed. Rotors are available from Wilwood, Coleman, Hawk and AP Racing ;-)

Back in the days, I did produce a few rotors that were better than the competition. But as shipping them was too problematic, I stopped.

[Massive Lee]

Is there any bbk that would fit behind rs001/003

It depends what you expect from your BBK. The RS wheels are flat on their back. They don't allow for much room. You could do VW G60 rotor with Wilwood Dynapro caliper and Massive's brackets. But be aware that set-up won't have the thermal capacity of the bigger kits.

They are 280x21/22mm

[Jean]

Damnit Lee, this is porn !!!

Sigh, still waiting for 15x9 jongbloed wheels info (cad drawings ) to become available before ordering one of your sport kits . Money set aside specifically for the kit :)