E-36 brake backing plates

[SADARE@xxxxxxx]

These backing plates require hub removal to install. That job requires a 46mm
socket, torque wrench that reads accurately to 230 ft-lbs, and a new hub and
washer.
TMS claims that the hubs can be reinstalled, but it's a finicky job, and the
bearings are likely to fail.
In addition, these new backing plates eliminate the part of the original that
serves as a dust sheild for the ABS sensor and the bearings. The sheild is
important for street driving. 
In my opinion these backing plates are suitable (and priced accordingly) for
track-only cars. 

Scott Adare
Spokane, Wa
'95 M3 (with properly ducted brakes)

<< Turner Motorsport has a new backing plate for ducting the front brakes for
E36 
 M3's on his website. It looks like a nice piece and it costs $249 for the
pair. 
 It can be viewed at: 
 
 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.htm
 
 My question is: What is involved in installing it on a 95 M3? I've heard it
may 
 require new bearings, is difficult to do, etc...
 
 Thanks,  
 steve   >>

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