Our front caliper upgrade kit is a much needed addition to the E46 M3. The calipers included in this kit come from Aston Martin and are made by Brembo. The piston sizes are matched extremely well with only a 1.7% piston area decrease which means the pedal travel will be just like OE. We can offer these calipers in almost any colour and logo combo.
By using our brake kit we can offer you an upgrade path! If you feel the need for larger and better cooling brake discs, you don't have to buy a complete brake kit again! All you will need is our upgrade kit (part # UP0001) which will come with new brackets and 2 piece AP Racing/Vagbremtechnic 362x32mm discs.
The caliper carriers are made from high strength zinc coated steel. The supplied front brake lines have been made to our specifications by HEL Performance, which include stainless steel fittings and are finished in their carbon black sheathing. Lastly the fitting kit includes bolts that are high tensile M12x1.25 coupled with quality spring washers.
The OEM brake pad wear indicator system cannot be used with this brake kit, we recommend leaving the wear sensor plugged in so the warning light doesn't show and to secure the wires safely out of the way.
Installation notes:
OEM 18" wheels require wheel spacers:
On the 325mm disc a minimum of 16mm per side
On the 345mm disc a minimum of 12mm per side & be cautious of wheel weights.
Included in our kit:
2x 4 piston Aston Martin Brembo calipers
2x Base 325mm caliper carriers
2x 345mm caliper carrier interlocking spacers
1x Braided front brake lines
4x 75mm Caliper to carrier bolts (For 325mm discs)
4x 80mm Caliper to carrier bolts (For 345mm discs)
4x Spring washers for caliper to carrier bolts
To complete this front brake kit you will need:
2x 325mm or 345mm OE Discs
1x Set of brake pads to suit your driving style
Brake fluid to flush system when installing
