BMW Brake Cooling Ducts & Backing Plates for BMW 3 Series E36 (1992-1998)

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Plan on tracking your car? Going to be using real track/race pads? You're going to need brake cooling ducts and hose. Brakes create lots of heat and temps can rise to damaging levels. Excessive heat will burn up caliper seals and dust boots, boil brake fluid, lead to rapid pad wear, inconsistent pedal feel, damage rubber boots on suspension ball joints, and other problems. Racing brake pads are designed to work in very specific temperature ranges so to prevent them from exceeding those temps race teams rely on brake cooling ducts, silicone hose, and bumper ducts.

We have designed and produced advanced brake backing plates that fit behind the wheel bearing hub. The backing plates have an inlet duct that directs air to the center of the hub/rotor. From there, cooling vanes in the rotor draw the air through the rotor to cool it. By keeping the rotor cool it won't transfer as much heat through the pads, caliper, and rest of the braking system. Our kits are designed to fit to the hub without having to remove the hub/bearing.
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Turner Motorsport Steering Rack Stop Kit
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Part#: RACKSTOP
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Whether it is installing new wider wheels, tires, brake ducts, shocks, or springs, there could be a rubbing issue on the inside of your fender well. Our rack stops will help protect your investment. Rack stops are spacers that install inside of the tie rod and limits the amount of steering travel. You can save the costs of replacing rubbing tires, worn out brake ducts, cut shock reservoir hoses, and broken underside plastic panels. There is also the added benefit of knowing you can turn the steering wheel to full lock and not be worried that the wheels will rub. Our rack stop length is the approximate length that will be removed from the outside tire wall�s path. For example, if a 16mm rack stop is used, there will be 16mm more clearance for a brake duct between the fender well and the edge of the tire. Included with this kit: 2 Delrin rack stops, 1 black (driver�s side), 1 white (passenger�s side), 2 Locking plates (only needed on E36), 4 zip ties, detailed instructions.

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We have Steering Rack Stops to fit the following BMWs:
1987-1991 E30 BMW M3
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3

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E36 318, 325, 328 Brake Backing Plates (Pair)
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Part#: RE1528
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These metal backing plates allow you to duct fresh, cool air to the center of the rotor where it needs it most. The addition of these backing plates and appropriate ducting will increase brake pad life by as much as 50%! A cooler braking system will also dramatically reduce brake fade and decrease braking distances. New design! No need to remove wheel bearing to install!

These brake backing plates fit the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic
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E36 M3 Brake Backing Plates (Pair)
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E36 M3 brake backing plates (pair) for use with 3 inch brake cooling hose (available separately). These metal backing plates allow you to duct fresh, cool air to the center of the rotor where it needs it most. The addition of these backing plates and appropriate ducting will increase brake pad life by as much as 50%! A cooler braking system will also dramatically reduce brake fade and decrease braking distances. New design! No need to remove wheel bearing to install!

These brake backing plates fit the following BMWs:
1994-1999 E36 BMW M3
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Brake Air Duct - Front Right - E36 M3
M-Technic bumper only
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T#:10082
Part#: 51712233362
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Replace your cracked or missing brake duct on your E36 M3 with this Genuine BMW part. This is the right (passenger side) front brake duct that goes from the opening in the front spoiler to the opening in the wheel well liner.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1995-1998 E36 BMW M3
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Genuine BMW Rear Brake Dust Shield - Left - E36 M3
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Genuine BMW Protection Plate Left
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E36 M3,E36

Genuine BMW Rear Brake Dust Shield - Right - E36 M3
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Genuine BMW Protection Plate Right
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E36 M3,E36


Rear Brake Protection Plate - Left - E30 318is, 325e 325i 325is, E36...
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This is the left rear brake disc backing / protection plate for E30 3 series. It provides protection from road debris and water. It is a lightweight part that tends to crack over time. Stop the rattling coming from the rear brakesby replacing this backing plate.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix
1989-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318tic
1996-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
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Brake Air Duct - Front Left - E36 M3
M-Technic bumper only
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T#:10081
Part#: 51712233361
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Replace your cracked or missing brake duct on your E36 M3 with this Genuine BMW part. This is the left (drivers side) front brake duct that goes from the opening in the front spoiler to the opening in the wheel well liner.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1995-1998 E36 BMW M3
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Rear Brake Protection Plate - Right - E30 318is, 325e 325i 325is, E36...
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This is the left rear brake disc backing / protection plate for E30 3 series. It provides protection from road debris and water. It is a lightweight part that tends to crack over time. Stop the rattling coming from the rear brakesby replacing this backing plate.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix
1989-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318tic
1996-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
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Genuine BMW Rear Brake Dust Shield - Right
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Part#: 34211158992
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Genuine BMW Protection Plate Right -
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E36,E46,E85,E86

Front Left Brake Backing Plate - E36, Z3
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This is the front left brake disc backing plate/dust shield for BMW E36, Z3. This is the stock dust shield behind the front rotors.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M coupe M Roadster
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Front Right Brake Backing Plate - E36, Z3
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T#:1820
Part#: 34111158986
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This is the front right brake disc backing plate/dust shield for BMW E36, Z3. This is the stock dust shield behind the front rotors.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M coupe M Roadster
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Race German E36 Brake Duct Inlet Adapters (set)
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Part#: RGE36DIA
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Race German has devoted themselves to providing quality products for late model BMWs that cover both street and track applications. Race German has now grown their catalog to a wide variety of models and products geared towards keeping your car looking and running nice. Cooling your brakes is essential for high endurance racing, or track days. Your brakes tend to fade after a 15 minute session on track, so Race German has developed a way to cool them. The E36 M3 has OEM ducting but does not fit up to common 3" brake duct hose. These E36 brake duct inlet adapters are CAD designed and 3D printed here in the USA. They perfectly fit around the OEM E36 inlet duct and convert to the 3" outlet you need. There are holes printed in the ducts to secure them with provided zip ties so they do not fall out. **3D printed parts can have minor imperfections.
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AAF Brake Duct Adapters (Pair) - E36
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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. AAF's brake duct adapters slide directly over the OEM E36 brake duct inlets. They suggest using a strong 2 part bonding adhesive to attach the duct adapters to the OEM brake duct inlet. With the AAF Brake Duct Kit, you do not need any fasteners or glue to hold these in place. This is ideal for maximum airflow, as it does not intrude into the air duct, and will create an air-tight seal around the joint. These are the perfect answer for your brake duct kit.
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AAF Brake Backing Plates - E36
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Since 2010, Advanced Auto Fabrication has been producing and developing both parts and full fledged race cars. Their knowledge base covers a wide range of vehicles both domestic and imported. In the specific case of BMW, the team at AAF has a particular affinity for building and designing components for BMW race cars. These Backing Plates by Advanced Auto Fabrication feature a large “Pocket” to allow for more efficient air flow into the brake hat. This allows air to travel through the vents in the rotor. AAF's Backing Plate is the full size of the rotor and is a heat shield for the shocks and ball joints. Heating of your shock oil causes oil thinning, which changes the shock dampening characteristics. Protecting your ball joints from heat will improve longevity and prevent premature wear. The backing plates are powder coated black for extra durability and attractive aesthetics. They replace the OEM dust shields, and will need to be removed before installation.
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HARD Motorsport Brake Cooling Ducts Kit - No Backing Plates - BMW E36...
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T#:589050
Part#: E36BRKDUCT
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Overheating your brakes can end an entire weekend at the track and is the most common reason for premature brake failure and wear. Hi-Flow Molded ABS Cooling Ductwork: The HARD Motorsport Brake Cooling DUCT kit is designed for maximum efficiency specifically for the BMW E36. Race-inspired by modern duct design of top motorsport teams and manufacturers. Easy Mounting / Removable Front Bumper: Because the ducts are supported by the frame rail, you can remove your entire front bumper without the need of disconnecting ANY part of your brake cooling system. No need to fumble with bolts, screws, and duct clamps, or unintentionally ripping out your flex tubing in the process. No need for extra inlets: The kit provides all that you need for mounting brake cooling ducts directly to factory mounting points on the frame rail of your BMW E36 M3. These ducts draw cold air directly from the design of the bumper. Our quality ABS plastic molded ducts are designed to endure the rigors of racing. Durable and easy to manage. No need for all that flex hose: While our kit reduces the area of interference, space is limited, so contact may still occur at full lock.** However, our kit uses a fraction of the length of flex tube over any other kit, so replacing this short hose is much easier on a budget and is a time saver in the paddock. Features: Left and Right contour-molded ABS chamber ducts/inlets Left and Right HARD aluminum mounting brackets/abrasion plate
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Genuine BMW Rear Brake Dust Shield - Left
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Genuine BMW Protection Plate Left -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36,E46,E85,E86

Bremmen Brake Dust Shield - Rear Right - E36 E46 Z4
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Located behind the brake disc, this shield is bolted to the rear stub axle to protect seals from the elements and brake dust.

HARD Motorsport M3 Cooling Backing Plates -- BMW E36
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Part#: BACKPLTE.E36.OE
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The Brake Cooling Backing Plates from HARD Motorsport features a design that creates a pocket that forces cool air directly into the rotor from the hat so that built up up doesn't have time to lead to premature brake failure and wear. For any sporty or track driven vehicle, this is an absolute must have! It is made from lightweight solid aluminum and is power-coated for extra protection and appearance. They are installed into OEM mounting locations using stock hardware.

For use with the HARD Motorsport Complete Brake Cooling Duct Kit

Fits the following vehicles:

E36 BMW M3 and all submodels with an OEM M3 rotor conversion

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