Print Page | Close Window

4 pot conversion

Printed From: Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum
Category: Technical & Model Specific Forums
Forum Name: BMW 7 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 7 Series (E23, E32, E38, E65, E66, E67 & E68)
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=21286
Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 12:53


Topic: 4 pot conversion
Posted By: Del64
Subject: 4 pot conversion
Date Posted: 25-August-2005 at 14:56
I recently got a tip off that my local motor factor does the 850i 4 pot calipers for about £65 each exchange. I will find out what the penalty is for not having an exchange caliper also the carrier interchangability and let you know what gives.

-------------
2009 520d SE Business Edition

Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.



Replies:
Posted By: Nostrils
Date Posted: 25-August-2005 at 15:26
850 calipers are Brembo are they not! Just badged as BMW

-------------
Phil


Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 26-August-2005 at 04:06
I thought so, but as they are coming from a factor and are refurb'd I thought it better not to say the "B" word but by Heck they will help things haul up a bit,,,

-------------
2009 520d SE Business Edition

Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.


Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 26-August-2005 at 07:14

"4 pot conversion"

Del, are you advocating fitting a 1.8 4 pot M10 to a 7 series?



-------------
Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer
'85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ
'86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga
'86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile


Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 26-August-2005 at 08:56
Only as a new starter motor for my V12
The four pots I refer to are the Brembo ones LMAO and my local dealer has confirmed a direct fit so I will now no longer be doing my Xenon conversion insted a new set of stoppers on the front

-------------
2009 520d SE Business Edition

Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.


Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 26-August-2005 at 08:58

whats wrong with the stock brakes Del?

do you drive your car like a racing car?



-------------
Philip
'86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer
'85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ
'86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga
'86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile


Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 29-August-2005 at 10:20

The single pots are ok for the 735 but not up to the job of the extra weight on the 750...

btw, Del drives his car like a pampered poodle



-------------


Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 29-August-2005 at 10:25
But Chas the four pot's look so good on a pampered poodle and the phrase fair weather trailer tart no longer applies either and she has mud on her boots (literally mate!) yer gonna have tae dae better than that bud!

-------------
2009 520d SE Business Edition

Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.


Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 29-August-2005 at 10:27
Originally posted by Philip Philip wrote:

whats wrong with the stock brakes Del?


do you drive your car like a racing car?


It's how it looks Philip, with the 18"s on you can see the caliper and the four pot ones are so cool in comparison.

The final price I am getting quoted is £150.18.00 plus VAT each with a £30 surcharge for no exchange unit. This is still about half what they tend to go for on ebay for used ones these are new exchange.

-------------
2009 520d SE Business Edition

Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.



Print Page | Close Window