Brake questions

["Michel Drainville" <MDrainville@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

1. I want to change my front pads and rotors on my E30 (91 318ic) in
preparation for my first driving school.
I've been told by racers to use BMW rotors with Pagid pads (best setup for
driving school and autocross). I checked my  local auto parts for
comparasion, and their rotors, made by Aimco, are half the price of those
of BMW.
Why? Both are a piece of steel turned on a lathe??  What's the difference?
Comments are welcome.

2. A long time ago, I heard that it was possible to build your own big
brake kit for E30 using Volvo rotors and I don't know what brand of
caliper. Does anyone remembers what were the parts needed and the
year/model of the cars they came from? I already have 16" wheels.
I have experience in fabrication (if caliper relocating brackets need to be
made), so it sounds like a feasable project to me.

Thanks

Michel Drainville
91 318ic

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