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Topic: Big brake conversion

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Published: April 2008
Discussion message FW: Big brake conversion

Hi Guys, This is just a short note as I have just joined the site. I have followed your recent forum on brake conversion with interest and would like to pose the question of...

 brian dolan 29 April 2008 16:20
Discussion message RE: Big brake conversion

Doug Cheers for the advice but where can I find details of the 1502 layout? regards Brian www.jigluhood.

 brian dolan 30 April 2008 09:04
Discussion message RE: Big brake conversion

Hi, With the Wilwood calipers, some of them do not have dust seals as they are primarily designed for off road use only (and a disclaimer is included in the packaging) ie;...

 John Hudson 29 April 2008 20:41
Discussion message Re: Big brake conversion

Hi, My 1502 has single line calipers at the front with twin servo's. If you have your calipers already it may be easy just to copy what BMW did as standard on the smaller 02's.

 Doug Lewis 30 April 2008 07:41
Published: May 2008
Discussion message Upgrade brake master cylinder for Big Brake conversion

Does any one know the BMW part number for an upgraded brake master cylinder when converting 2002tii to vented e21 rotors.

 brian dolan 26 May 2008 17:26
Discussion message RE: Upgrade brake master cylinder for Big Brake conversion

HI, It might do, but the master cyls on LH drive cars are down on the floor. That's the problem with info that is specific to either LHD or RHD markets.

 John Hudson 27 May 2008 19:45
Discussion message Re: Upgrade brake master cylinder for Big Brake conversion

Cheers John, I guess the e28 master cylinder applies to the american spec cars.

 brian dolan 27 May 2008 10:56
Discussion message RE: Upgrade brake master cylinder for Big Brake conversion

Hi, You want the master cylinder from a 1976 to 1981 633/​635 csi or the same year 5 series. E28 master cylinders (1982 on)are different and wont fit without work.

 John Hudson 26 May 2008 20:38