Brake calipers for vented rotors

[Bert Poliakoff]

Title pretty much says it. I have 2 full sets of calipers that will fit 2002,E3 E9 E12 and early E24. These have the four piston front calipers and 2 piston rears and fit vented rotors on all 4 wheels. $250 per set shipped in the USA

 

[restart]

Are the right and left calipers interchangeable? Are those operational? Just for statistical purposes.
Thx
A

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

No they can't be switched from side to side as they would then be the opposite of how they are meant to be mounted. The brake lines into the calipers would need to be re bent and the bleed screws would be upside down. I don't know if they are operational. The one set came from a driving car that was being parted due to the fact it had rust and also stopped running. The wiring was nasty and the fellow got tired of trying to fix it. They are very clean,so to speak, and not covered in rust. If I were to use them I would throw a rebuild kit into them if for nothing else, an insurance policy against a future problem.

 

[restart]

I think the solid line mounting points are centred and could be flipped. I only have one of them off right now and visually flipping them back-and-forth on my car it looks certainly doable.
I agree the bleeders would be in different spots but is that any issue?
It looks like there are several accesses for bleeding.

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

My understanding is that bleeding a hydraulic line is best from the uppermost bleed nipple as that is where the air will collect. IIRC the euro calipers have 3 bleed nipples and are bled in a definite sequence. I have to think if you have the nipples in different positions the calipers wont bleed correctly. Why are you thinking of switching them in the first place?? Anyone else???

 

[restart]

Just considering the options for caliper replacement.
Pretty sure you could get the air out of the system at various other places with a vacuum. Some of the cardone replacement numbers for other chasisses indicate right/left placement, cuz I had my brakes off it merely got Me thinking.

 

[CS Specialist]

Unless the bleed nipples are all pointing up it's not going to work. Ask me how I know...I've rebuilt plenty of calipers.

 

[mark99]

do the pistons move? I might be interested

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I will check later. It is very hard to check them and move them by hand. If I blow them with air they will pop out of their bore so let me see what I come up with. I will post the answer both here and also pm you to make sure you get it

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I just picked one front and one rear caliper at random. I left the brake pads in and used a large bar to lever them inwards. All of the pistons moved on each caliper and brake fluid also seeped out.

 

[Bavman]

Hey Bert

From what I remember the 6er uses a thicker rotor and a thicker center spacer in the caliper...and you mention they are for vented rear's? So are these from a 6er? Euro 6er with vented rears? I am getting ready to change the calipers on my Bav e3 and looking at my calipers/hubs/rotors, seems to be a difference in e9 CS, e3, e12, e24 and e24 euro, even though the mounting is the same. These are getting tougher to find that are not completely seized up....

Al

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Al, I have sold at least 3 sets here and have never heard of a problem. Yes they are from a sixer but should be a direct bolt on and used with e24 rotors Yes, they will go over vented rotors in the rear as well. So, the best I can say is there should be no problems as a direct bolt on. As said, I do have 2 sets

 

[Bill 74 3.0 CS]

Has anyone done any brake caliper and rotor upgrade to their E9? I heard in some cases that the E24 brakes is a good option. If so, which model/year?
And would I need to replace my brake booster and lines?

 

[wmnewlife]

Title pretty much says it. I have 2 full sets of calipers that will fit 2002,E3 E9 E12 and early E24. These have the four piston front calipers and 2 piston rears and fit vented rotors on all 4 wheels. $250 per set shipped in the USA View attachment 21143

Hi Bert.

Do you still have the calipers? If so, how do I get a set of 4? Thanks

Walter Miller

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I do have some. Check your PM's

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Sorry hit the return key

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I still have 1 set left

 

[CS Specialist]

Hi,

Yes, I have a complete set for a front. They are interchangeable and the picstons are easily removed. I hook mine up to a brake line and use the pedal to push them out. If one moves easy I put a C clamp on it and let the tight one get more pressure.

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Air and a block of wood between the pucks works real well. Too lazy to go out to the garage and look, but I believe that's how the factory Early e24 Euro manual suggests.

 

[CS Specialist]

I get mine pushed out as far as possible while still on the car, helps clear out the lines too. Caliper rebuilds are my least favorite task