Suspension and brakes

BimmerObsession · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2003, 08:43 PM

Just got my new e30 with m50 conversion and the guy forgot to mention some problems to me. Anyways, my brakes are frozen up becuase the car stood for like a year. Will the calipers be able to be rebuilt or does this mean I need new calipers? I'm also getting new rotors and pads. What do you think of ATE gas slotted rotors for front and oem for rear. For pads I was thinking PBR Metal Masters.

For suspension I was thinking of getting an H&R Cup Kit. I woudl like to get adjustable camber plates, what brand should i go with?

What do you think of this set up, any suggestions?

Cone · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2003, 09:30 AM

You can rebuild the calipers, you just need some air tools. The cup kit is nice, if you're going to do autocross or track, get camber plates. I don't know much about them, so I don't know what brands are good or not.

The ATE brakes are good, for being so cheap. The Metal masters are kind of weak though, I have Hawk street pads on my car. I love them.

BimmerObsession · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks,
I will re think my decision about the pads. I just need to know what camber plates to get the only one's I have seen is like $280 for rear and $230 for front on turnermotorsports. com IS there anything cheaper?

mrsha007 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2003, 03:17 PM

there are no REAR plates. you need to get the offset bolt.