Just installed 1996 850Ci front brakes on my car. (Allgemein)
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They installed very easily. I have Lucas pads, the only low dust pads I could get so far, and they needed a little metal taken off them to fit properly. Have not been out really testing the brakes yet. Once the pads are broken in and I don't have a big ass toolbox on the trunk, I'll put them through their paces.
They are VERY sweet looking though. I highly recommend the conversion.
For the record - 1996 - 1999 840Ci Brembo front calipers and rotors. A total of 12 lbs lighter than the 850i set up. The weight reduction was the main reason I was looking at doing this.
1999 840Ci
34 11 1 161 086
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Brake disc ventilated 324 mm x 30 mm
34 11 1 161 177 Caliper without pads left Brembo
34 11 1 161 178 Caliper without pads right Brembo
The above calipers may require the pad springs and hanger pins known as "Set mounting parts" 34 11 1 164 082