[JMK007]

Yesterday, I had my Stop Tech BBK, ST-60 front, ST-40 rear, installed. I will probably post a picture tonight or tomorrow. Special thanks to Greg and Austin at GT Motoring for their excellent service; they are truly great guys to work with. One thing to keep in mind is Stop Tech does not have a set up specific to the 328i which allows you to retain your parking brake. (This is apparently in the works.) Thus, mine is technically for the 335i which means I have no parking brake--at least for a while.

My initial impression is this is an outstanding kit. The brakes feel more positive and direct than OEM, yet still silky smooth. My first track event is in 8 days. After the event, I will post a full review.

[Maz335i]

Pics plz...

[infinitigor]

PICS

[Someguywitha-f30]

[JMK007]

So it's not the greatest photo from an Iphone but I was in a hurry. Here you go:

[JMK007]

I did not choose the black stop techs for bling. Black is least likely to discolor with heavy track use. We'll see how they look after a few track weekends.

[Sephanite]

how much?

[JMK007]

Call Austin at GT Motoring in Schaumburg.

[ybbiz34]

Those look great. Some close-ups would be nice.

[ronin951]

No e-brake on the track. Isn't that against the rules?

[Maz335i]

So can u take these in for service?

Whenever I have any break issues, I just drive to my dealership. Considering u got these aftermarket, what happens now? You fix them yourself?

This is the only reason stopping me from ordering them and going with m perf instead.

I don't want the headache of changing the brake-shoes, etc every now and then.

[RollingLower42]

Aren't the stop techs more money than the M Perf ones? Granted they might be bigger though than the M performance ones..

[JMK007]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

So can u take these in for service?

Whenever I have any break issues, I just drive to my dealership. Considering u got these aftermarket, what happens now? You fix them yourself?

This is the only reason stopping me from ordering them and going with m perf instead.

I don't want the headache of changing the brake-shoes, etc every now and then.

Some dealers are more mod friendly than others. You may want to research this ahead of time. If something goes wrong with my brakes, I presume it is on me unless it has nothing to do with the calipers, rotors or pads.

[JMK007]

Originally Posted by RollingLower42

Aren't the stop techs more money than the M Perf ones? Granted they might be bigger though than the M performance ones..

Yes to both. It depends what your objective is with the care. If you want a something that looks nice and probably performs a little better than stock, the M performance are a better choice. If you track your car and want serious stopping power, the stop techs or true brembo bbk will be much better.

I've had the stop techs on for over a week now and just did a track event at Gingerman, which is very brake intensive. Overall, I am extremely pleased with these brakes. They stop like holy hell; they are astonishing on the track. But if you don't track your car, your braking power will not be substantially better unless you seriously upgrade your tires. That is, unless you have near r comp tires (or at least extreme summer performance), I doubt braking performance will be substantially different--making this kit overkill for just the street IMO.

[richb811]

OP! Need some closeups! They look great but I'm straining my eyes!

Originally Posted by RollingLower42

Aren't the stop techs more money than the M Perf ones? Granted they might be bigger though than the M performance ones..

Not if you have a Bimmerpost special discount like we offer forum members here.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

OP! Need some closeups! They look great but I'm straining my eyes!

Yes, what he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^!

[ronin951]

Timeline on e-brake fix? Leaving the kids in a non-running car in the FL heat is borderline child abuse.

[richb811]

Originally Posted by ronin951

Timeline on e-brake fix? Leaving the kids in a non-running car in the FL heat is borderline child abuse.

Happened all the time to me growing up in Australia.


I opened the window.

[ronin951]

Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Please...

Happened all the time to me growing up in Australia.


I opened the window.

This is an inspection requirement in VA http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm

However, I presume based on your comment there is no date. Is that inaccurate?

[richb811]

Originally Posted by ronin951

This is an inspection requirement in VA http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm

However, I presume based on your comment there is no date. Is that inaccurate?

I'm not sure what you are asking exactly when you refer to a date, could you clarify?

And yep, I'm familiar that the E-brake is a safety requirement for sure. My comment wasn't serious

[Mahzari]

Originally Posted by JMK007

Yes to both. It depends what your objective is with the care. If you want a something that looks nice and probably performs a little better than stock, the M performance are a better choice. If you track your car and want serious stopping power, the stop techs or true brembo bbk will be much better.

I've had the stop techs on for over a week now and just did a track event at Gingerman, which is very brake intensive. Overall, I am extremely pleased with these brakes. They stop like holy hell; they are astonishing on the track. But if you don't track your car, your braking power will not be substantially better unless you seriously upgrade your tires. That is, unless you have near r comp tires (or at least extreme summer performance), I doubt braking performance will be substantially different--making this kit overkill for just the street IMO.

Finally somebody on the forums who knows what they're talking about and doesn't just slap orange brakes and green rims on a BMW...

The kit looks great, do you have any other modifications you could share with us? Track rims/tires? Suspension? Alignment specs?

Thanks

[JMK007]

Originally Posted by Mahzari

Finally somebody on the forums who knows what they're talking about and doesn't just slap orange brakes and green rims on a BMW...

The kit looks great, do you have any other modifications you could share with us? Track rims/tires? Suspension? Alignment specs?

Thanks

Thanks... I'm researching coilover options that will be compliant on the street and capable on the track, as well as camber plates. I will will probably create another post in this in the coming weeks. My track wheels are Apex ARC-8, 18X9. Everything else is bone stock, including alignment. I am waiting for Dinan, Cobb or some other reputable company to come out with a software reflash rather than a piggy back.