Composite Brakes

[Fiebru]

There is a BMW Performance option of composite brakes. I think it is available to the 3 series, but not to the Z4. Does anybody know the price and if it will work on the Z4? Thanks!

[jparnes1]

Go to BMWUSA.com.....no performance brakes for Z4

[Z4@Phuket]

BMW performance brake for E90 will fit Z4 E89without any mod, but for front only
picture shows BMW brake in my Z4

[Otago]

I am looking for Brembo brake kit, but not yet available in the market.

[Fiebru]

Thanks for the help. I knew the BMW website didn't show anything, but wondered if anybody had tried those brakes and they worked.

[TurboHank]

Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

BMW performance brake for E90 will fit Z4 E89without any mod, but for front only
picture shows BMW brake in my Z4

Are the rear brake discs also crossed drilled?

[Z4@Phuket]

Originally Posted by TurboHank

Are the rear brake discs also crossed drilled?

Rear brake is for E90

This brake made by BREMBO (both calipers and rotors)
can't fit in E89, E89 has electric hand brake on rear

[Lewis@MWDesign]

Originally Posted by Otago

I am looking for Brembo brake kit, but not yet available in the market.

The e90 328 Brembo kit (6-pot or 4-pot) will fit the e89. Its been done on the 3d Design Z4.

[teagueAMX]

Originally Posted by Lewis@MWDesign

The e90 328 Brembo kit (6-pot or 4-pot) will fit the e89. Its been done on the 3d Design Z4.

What's different about the rear brake rotor on the e89?

Seems if some could get a slotted or drilled rotor to work for the the rear, they could paint the caliper to match the front Brembo.

[Memphis1]

the problem is the electronic e-brake, no one has a solution available yet.

[M II]

I'm talking to Brembo for you guys.

I'll let you know exactly what they say in terms of part numbers and compatibility.

[Vintage]

Originally Posted by **********s II

I'm talking to Brembo for you guys.

I'll let you know exactly what they say in terms of part numbers and compatibility.

thanks - I will keep my fingers crossed but not holding my breath; look forward to hearing back from you on this

[M II]

Originally Posted by VintageBMW

thanks - I will keep my fingers crossed but not holding my breath; look forward to hearing back from you on this

I've sent Brembo an email forwarding this thread. Brembo's reps are extremely quick to respond and they have already responded back that they are having their engineers look into this matter for all the E89 Z4 owners.

I also mentioned that others were taking models designed specifcally for other BMW models and retrofitting them onto their cars. Brembo explained that this was a common practice, but they're not going to recommend it because THEY haven't tested the units with that specific setup.

I'll keep you guys updated with more of the news as soon as I get word back from Brembo.

[Vintage]

Originally Posted by **********s II

I've sent Brembo an email forwarding this thread. Brembo's reps are extremely quick to respond and they have already responded back that they are having their engineers look into this matter for all the E89 Z4 owners.

I also mentioned that others were taking models designed specifcally for other BMW models and retrofitting them onto their cars. Brembo explained that this was a common practice, but they're not going to recommend it because THEY haven't tested the units with that specific setup.

I'll keep you guys updated with more of the news as soon as I get word back from Brembo.

Thanks - I really want a set of these but I will wait for an e89 specific package so that installation is a breeze, not to mention to make sure it will work with the electric parking brake

[M II]

Originally Posted by VintageBMW

Thanks - I really want a set of these but I will wait for an e89 specific package so that installation is a breeze, not to mention to make sure it will work with the electric parking brake

I don't blame you.

If you ever got a chance to install a set of Brembo GT Big Brake Upgrades for a car, you'll know why Brembo is second to none.

Brembo uses a full monoblock caliper design that's made all in-house in Italy. They have proprietary hardware that is special to Brembo. And the brake kits come fully assembled with specific torque values for each nut and bolt that's on the rotor.

What does that translate to?

Easy installation and no chance for user error. The exact way Brembo would like it. They also run three separate checks ran by three different technicians and engineers before any of the kits are shipped out.

Talk about service.

[Vintage]

Originally Posted by **********s II

I don't blame you.

If you ever got a chance to install a set of Brembo GT Big Brake Upgrades for a car, you'll know why Brembo is second to none.

Brembo uses a full monoblock caliper design that's made all in-house in Italy. They have proprietary hardware that is special to Brembo. And the brake kits come fully assembled with specific torque values for each nut and bolt that's on the rotor.

What does that translate to?

Easy installation and no chance for user error. The exact way Brembo would like it. They also run three separate checks ran by three different technicians and engineers before any of the kits are shipped out.

Talk about service.

WELL PLEASE HURRY UP AND GET BREMBO TO DESIGN A SET FOR MY WIFE'S CAR!!!!

[M II]

Hello ZPost!

After some more picking, I finally got to talk this over with a Brembo representative.

It turns out that the E89-specific Brembo Gran Turismo Kits have been on Brembo's high-priority list for the past year. They have had a lot of interest, but unfortunately, the volunteered test cars all bailed when it came time to take measurements and specs for the kit being developed.

Also, Brembo doesn't recommend that you source kits from a different BMW model as the annulus requirements, clearance requirements, and hardware requirements might be different. They feel better than users use a specific kit developed by Brembo with all of the correct configurations for the rotors, hats, hardware, and calipers intended for the vehicle.

If anyone is located in Southern California and would like to help with this process, Brembo is looking for a vehicle to do test-fitting and measurements to build out this wanted kit for you guys. Please PM me your information and availability for this fitting. Brembo North America is here in Costa Mesa, CA.

So to sum it all up, the kit doesn't exist, but Brembo is working on it. They need your help!

[Vintage]

Originally Posted by **********s II

Hello ZPost!

If anyone is located in Southern California and would like to help with this process, Brembo is looking for a vehicle to do test-fitting and measurements to build out this wanted kit for you guys. Please PM me your information and availability for this fitting. Brembo North America is here in Costa Mesa, CA.

So to sum it all up, the kit doesn't exist, but Brembo is working on it. They need your help!

Please dear lord - someone volunteer there car; if you do you can probably get a sweetheart deal on the brake package: like no labor charge with true wholesale pricing. I would gladly do this if my wife's car were anywhere near SC.

[Memphis1]

at over $4k per set, i'm sure brembo can afford to buy a Z and do whatever they need to do to make it happen. better yet, since they work with all the top suppliers, why can BMW give them a test mule??

[Vintage]

I wish it were only $4k per set - you mean for the fronts only, right? It is more like $6k+ for all 4.

[Memphis1]

yeah, i meant set as in two corners...

Front Brembo GT 380mm Big Brake Kit - $4176

Rear Brembo GT 345mm Big Brake Kit - $3260

[Vintage]

ouch that is pricey - I will still probably do it though. Yes, it is ridiculous and no, the car does not need them unless you are tracking it BUT they look awesome and stopping is amazing. I just really want some in silver with black or red lettering.