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BMW E30 E36 Compact Extra Brake Caliper Adapter Set for Disc Brakes

With this additional caliper adapter set you fit a second set of brake calipers to the rear control arms with disc brakes of the BMW E30 and E36 Compact. You connect the extra calipers to a hydraulic handbrake, so the handbrake gets its own brake circuit. You do not have to change anything on the original brake system to do this.

For drifting, a powerful hydraulic handbrake is almost indispensable. With separate brake calipers for the handbrake, you keep the original brake system intact and the foot brake simply keeps working as it should.

Key benefits of this additional caliper adapter

• Bolt-on fitting: the adapters fit the original mounting holes
• Mounting bolts are included in the set
• Connect a hydraulic handbrake without modifying the original brake system
• Made of 10 mm thick S355 steel
• Laser-cut and zinc-plated against rust
• Intended for common brake calipers of the regular E36

Suitable for

BMW with disc brakes on the rear control arms

• BMW 3 Series E30 with rear disc brakes
• BMW 3 Series E36 Compact with rear disc brakes

Please note: the second brake calipers must be E36 non-compact calipers, meaning calipers from a regular E36 (not a Compact) for a solid, non-vented brake disc. Calipers from an E36 Compact are not suitable for these adapters.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0053
• Application: adapters for a second brake caliper on the rear axle
• Contents: adapters for the rear axle and mounting bolts
• Material: S355 steel, 10 mm thick
• Production: laser-cut
• Finish: zinc-plated
• Mounting: bolted into the original holes
• Second brake calipers: E36 non-compact (required)
• Weight: 2.34 kg

Installation and delivery

You bolt the additional caliper adapter into the original mounting holes of the rear control arm. The second brake caliper is mounted on the adapter and connected to the hydraulic handbrake with its own brake line. The original brake caliper simply stays in place and keeps its own line.

Brake work calls for precision. Tighten all bolts to the specified torque values, bleed both brake circuits carefully and test the braking on a closed site before you go on track. If in doubt, have the work done by a mechanic.

You can find more brackets and adapters in our dual caliper brackets category. The matching hydraulic handbrake for the BMW E36 completes the set-up.

A dedicated brake caliper for the handbrake: powerful for drifting, and the foot brake stays original.

Why choose this additional caliper adapter?

Adding a hydraulic handbrake to the existing brake circuit can affect the foot brake. A second set of calipers prevents that. These additional caliper adapters are made of 10 mm thick steel, zinc-plated and designed to fit the original holes without welding or drilling. That keeps the conversion straightforward and reversible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to weld or drill?

No. You bolt the additional caliper adapters into the original mounting holes. The bolts are included in the set.

Which brake caliper do I use as the second caliper?

The second brake calipers must be E36 non-compact calipers: calipers from a regular E36 (not a Compact) for a solid, non-vented brake disc. Calipers from an E36 Compact are not suitable.

Does the additional caliper adapter fit an E36 saloon or coupé?

The set is intended for the E30 and the E36 Compact with rear disc brakes. Other E36 models are not mentioned.

Are the brake calipers included in the set?

No, the set consists of the adapters for the rear axle and the mounting bolts.

Why a separate brake caliper for the handbrake?

This way the original brake system stays unchanged. The hydraulic handbrake works through its own caliper on the rear wheels, and the foot brake keeps its own lines and calipers. That keeps the system clear and easy to maintain.

What are the adapters made of?

10 mm thick S355 steel, laser-cut and zinc-plated.

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