Source for front brake rotors

[Billw]

I'm in need of a set of front rotors for a 1972 3.0s Euro model. Anyone know of a source?
Seems there is no stock on the aftermarket and the ones I did find were solid rotor which are really for a 2500 or 2800.

Bill

 

[bavbob]

Not easy as you are learning. My source was Ireland Engineering and I just checked and they have none. W&N have them but they are not cheap.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Summit Racing lists brake rotor for 3.0S.@ $48. But you must contact them to see if they really can supply. Good luck.

 

[Billw]

Bob, don't know W&N can you supply link or further details, so I look them up.

I checked Summit racing and the ones they have are solid core so not correct for a 3.0s.

 

[HB Chris]

All US 3.0S were solid disc, it will be harder to find one in the US for your euro e3.

 

[sfdon]

Set of ventilated brake discs for front side incl. pads and mounting material for 3.0S/SI/L+3,3 L+Li you need 1 for 1 car

Set of ventilated brake discs for front side incl. pads and mounting material for 3.0S/SI/L+3,3 L+Li you need 1 for 1 car

www.wallothnesch.com

 

[Billw]

Thanks for the pointer and info. A bit pricey but at least available.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Coast Motor Werk]

Might think about going e12 route. Bigger vented rotors and calipers.

 

[Billw]

I will need to consider that if I cannot source rotors. Is the conversion a straight bolt on of calipers, rotors and pads?

 

[Coast Motor Werk]

Easy install,
Discs; PN 34111163130 ebay
pads; PN 34111159261 ebay
calipers; from e12 or early e24 PN 34111119021(left), 34111119022(right) can be purchased from NAPA or like suppliers

https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=caliper&referer=v2

 

[sfdon]

Calipers?

I called NAPA- out of stock.

Turner, FCP, BMW partsDeal, ECS, BMW, Oem, all out of stock.

There's a set in Romania for 600 bucks. Or Walloth €504.16
Add the clip set, pads and rotors and you are over 700.00


Do you have a set of e12 or early e24 calipers available?


Thank you very much,

Sfdon

 

[Billw]

I'd hate to have to swap out the calipers as they were recently replaced just before I purchased the car. There is a shop in Bucks County Pa that think they have a source for rotors and ordered me a set. If they work out great if not I'll start down the road for the E12 brake update.

Thanks

Bill

 

[BavHyena]

Will these fit?

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[Billw]

They look correct. I would need the specs to know for sure. Are they yours?

Bill

 

[BavHyena]

They look correct. I would need the specs to know for sure. Are they yours?

Bill

They are not mine. I just noticed them on the Facebook page. According to RealOem, they should fit, but I would get measurements from the seller to be sure. I realized they were in California and you're in New Jersey, so shipping might not make it worth it. I had the same issue finding rotors and ended up just ordering from Wallothnesch.

 

[Coast Motor Werk]

As I understand it only e3 3.3li and e9 csi/csl have vented front rotors. BMW simply added 1cm width with the vented rotor. the caliper is essentially the same however there is a 1cm steel spacer between the 2 halves of the caliper. This thread will help. https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/front-brake-caliper-confusion.29150/

 

[Billw]

Good info. I will have to re-examine what I have.

Thx

 

[sfdon]

Bad info. Not correct.

 

[sfdon]

Let’s not forget the 3.0 Cs

Sold around the world. With vented rotors.

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

I know RealOEM is not the final authority, but the only E3s they show that take the vented front rotor (34111152090...same as E9 and E12) are the 3.3L and Li. All other E3s take the non vented 34111152089.

Even if this is what you currently have, they are also hard to find.