more talk on bigger brakes

[Kobe Diesel]

but the question remains.... say I do go with e31 single piston calipers. what would I be looking to spend?

Leave your stock calipers on and paint them. The E34 upon its introduction had the shortest braking distance of any car in its class - isnt that good enough ? Install a good set of rotors and pads and flush out the fluid with fresh. It will feel much better.

[Brandon J]

Leave your stock calipers on and paint them. The E34 upon its introduction had the shortest braking distance of any car in its class - isnt that good enough ? Install a good set of rotors and pads and flush out the fluid with fresh. It will feel much better.

Lets see, additional wheel weight, add stickier rubber, add more horsepower, better suspension for more stability at higher speeds, driving faster, more invested into the e34, want to be able to stop to avoid accident and money put into e34....these are all good reasons to upgrade.

With the added weight of wheels/tires, stickier rubber and driving fast, simply put the breaks are going to get hotter faster. Upgrading a safety system like the brakes is never a bad idea. Ever drive with 340hp in the e34? Or how about traveling at 80mph in a modded 535i with differential, chip, intake, headers, and more, then trying to slow down in time because the dumb person in the Daewoo made Chevy Aveo cut you off trying to skip 3 lanes at once? Having good brakes to avoid accidents is always a good idea. Upgraded brakes are even better. Also, paint on calipers do hold heat and don't vent as easily. If the calipers are changed, the fluid has to be flushed anyways.

[angrypancake]

I have changed the rotors and installed better pads. I'm still not happy. Thanks Brandon and others, your imput is appreciated.