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06-24-2016, 09:51 AM | #1 |
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Big Brake Kit + Working e-Brake (with Pics)
So I got the kit installed last year (Installed myself, even though I've never changed my own oil before, I'd consider myself a pretty handy guy though).
Anyways, got these last summer and went through the installation it's fairly straight forward except for the rear e-brake that was a pain to install cause of the limited space, aside from that everything is fairly straight forward. I'm planning to get the M Sport Front and rear bumper so figured I snap a few pics cause I haven't seen anyone post about a BBK with working e-brakes. Got mine from Dan from PB Brakes, good guy answered all the questions I had. Delivery a bit faster than promised, I think it took a total of 2-3 weeks, don't remember exactly. Came in two huge and very heavy boxes packaging was great and quality was top notch. I didn't want to post the install cause I wanted to wait a while and see how they held up before posting, but its been a year and they've been great, the car stops on a dime, you can feel the brakes grip as soon as you hit the pedal, great mod, my only regret is that I didn't go a bit bigger (was worried they wouldn't fit my 19s). The E-brakes still work so that was my main concern before buying the kit, like I said it was a tight squeeze to get the rear on cause of the e-brake modules you have to install but they work fine once you get them on. I might get PB Coilovers next since the brakes were so great. http://pbbrakes.com/brake-kits/bmw/z4.html Last edited by krimore; 06-24-2016 at 09:56 AM.. |
06-24-2016, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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How are the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos on the Z4? I ran them for a while on a 2006 Miata and liked them. Have you had them on long enough to comment on how they wear?
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06-24-2016, 03:47 PM | #3 |
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This is the exact BBK I have been looking into, I have been exchanging emails with Dan about it. How do you like the brakes the quality and such, do you notice a difference in overall braking.
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on topic: the brakes look amazing, i am considering similar upgrades so thanks for your post. i am waiting for gbp to drop a bit more from this brexit.. btw what size are your front/rears? are these 6pot?
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06-25-2016, 08:49 AM | #5 | |
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Like I said, I thought the quality was top notch, the discs were really good quality from what I could tell, Dan provided more than enough parts for the install, with a few extras as well, instructions were included although I'm not 100% sure if they were for the Z4, but they were pretty detailed. I did have use YouTube and looked at some BBK installs for other cars since I've never done brakes before. I've never owned a Brembo BBK before but have had Brembo discs and I'm gonna have to say the quality of the PB discs and parts are up there with brembo, atleast from what I can tell. If you do decide to buy from PB Brakes point him to this thread and you might just get a small discount. |
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06-28-2016, 12:55 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for reviewing OP.
Just a few questions. Did you upgrade your brake lines as well? Also did you get a chance to do any hard driving? I do auto-x, rolling race, and mountain runs so I'm curious of these can take the abuse. Thanks,
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06-28-2016, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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The kit came with SS braided brake lines so I didn't upgrade them, I don't do any auto-x so I can't comment on how well they'll handle it, but brake performance was noticeably better than stock. A few people PM'd me asking for a deal so I talked to Dan and he's able to give a bit of a discount, if you're interested in buying a kit PM me.
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