Are the brake discs directional and do they differ from side to side on BMW Z3?

All models except M3 need you to block both front wheels while loosening the bolts on the back wheels to 1.4 turns. Best way to do this: lift and stabilize the vehicle, then take off the back wheels without touching the brake caliper hose, holding up the caliper with mechanic's wire to protect the line from harm. Before working on the brakes, take off the brake caliper and its fitting. Insert a 6mm hex socket into any of the angled, recessed hex bolts. Place penetrating oil on rusty bolts, while applying a gentle burst of impact power from a hand-held tool helps loosen them. To get the frozen brake rotor off, slide the attaching bolt 3 turns and spray penetrating oil along where the rotor meets the hub. Secure the wheel with two strong bolts turned about 10 times, then hit the straight rotor-hub face without hitting the grinding surface. When replacing, look at the rotor disk to make sure it's in good shape. Make sure any protective film is off a new rotor before putting it on. Use light anti-seizing spray to clean the hub and brake rotor surfaces, then put in the braking rotor hold-down bolt and tighten it to 12 foot-pounds force (16 Newton-meters). Check and adjust the parking brake as necessary. Each wheel goes back on and lug bolt turns by hand until the vehicle reaches the ground. The tires then make contact, and lug bolts get tightened in a cross pattern to 66-81 foot-lbs force (90-110 Nm force). Do five slow, easy stops at 30 mph (50 km/h), let the brakes cool, then make five more stops at the same speed to make sure your brakes work completely. When checking the rear brake rotor, just like the front, you use the same steps.

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BMW Z3 Ventilated Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116864058
$183.19 MSRP: $235.62
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- Other Name: Brake disc, ventilated; Brake Rotor, Rotor
- Replaces: 34-11-1-164-539, 34-11-6-855-152, 34-11-6-794-302, 34-11-6-757-526, 34-11-6-766-224
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Coupe(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Rear Brake Disc
Part Number: 34216794298
$83.92 MSRP: $114.84
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- Other Name: Rotor
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 34-21-1-164-399
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster 2.5L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Ventilated Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116864060
$141.20 MSRP: $181.61
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- Other Name: Brake disc, ventilated; Brake Rotor, Rotor
- Replaces: 34-11-1-164-199, 34-11-1-164-921, 34-11-1-164-431, 34-11-1-165-455, 34-11-1-162-288, 34-11-6-766-239, 34-11-1-162-282, 34-11-6-794-301, 34-11-6-855-153
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 BMW Z3 | 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 2.5L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116757751
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- Other Name: Brake Rotor, Rotor
- Replaces: 34-11-6-757-750
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116757750
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- Replaced by: 34116757751
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 BMW Z3 | 1.9L Engine(E36), Roadster 1.9L(E36), Roadster(E36)
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BMW Z3 Ventilated Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116855153
$141.20 MSRP: $181.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake disc, ventilated
- Replaced by: 34116864060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 BMW Z3 | 2.8L Engine(E36), Coupe(E36), Roadster 2.5L(E36), Roadster 2.8L(E36)
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BMW Z3 Ventilated Brake Disc
Part Number: 34116855152
$183.19 MSRP: $235.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Brake disc, ventilated
- Replaced by: 34116864058
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 BMW Z3 | Coupe(E36), Roadster 3.0L(E36)

BMW Z3 Brake Disc

The BMW Z3 Brake Disc provides the dependable, fade-resistant stopping power that makes any roadster sure-footed at any speed with exposed rotors that disperse heat much faster than enclosed drums of decades past. Vented versions with internal fins take this cooling to the extreme, while an optional drilled or slotted face sweeps away water and gases for constant pedal feel and straight stops. Earlier models of the Z3 already had the privilege of front Brake Disc rotors, but later models also received four-wheel discs, replacing rear drums to eliminate the problems associated with pulling or low pedal and adjustment issues associated with self-adjusting shoes. This modern design of Brake Disc also distributes heat evenly to reduce warping. Every Brake Disc remains self-leveling since pad-to-rotor clearance will always be constant, making inspection of Brake Discs easy since wear can be detected without removing heavy housings. For the more powerful bite-seeking BMW owners, two-piece Brake Disc options or multi-piston caliper kits are available in conjunction with performance pads and larger diameter rotors, which still bolt on with stock hubs so that no fabrication is necessary. Compared with drums, the BMW system is cooler, it is not affected by fade on mountain roads, and routine service is faster, making sure that the sporty Z3 continues to thrill BMW fans with secure stops in any Z3 variant.

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BMW Z3 Brake Disc Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: Are the brake discs directional and do they differ from side to side on BMW Z3?
A:
All models except M3 need you to block both front wheels while loosening the bolts on the back wheels to 1.4 turns. Best way to do this: lift and stabilize the vehicle, then take off the back wheels without touching the Brake Caliper hose, holding up the caliper with mechanic's wire to protect the line from harm. Before working on the brakes, take off the brake caliper and its fitting. Insert a 6mm hex socket into any of the angled, recessed hex bolts. Place penetrating oil on rusty bolts, while applying a gentle burst of impact power from a hand-held tool helps loosen them. To get the frozen brake rotor off, slide the attaching bolt 3 turns and spray penetrating oil along where the rotor meets the hub. Secure the wheel with two strong bolts turned about 10 times, then hit the straight rotor-hub face without hitting the grinding surface. When replacing, look at the rotor disk to make sure it's in good shape. Make sure any protective film is off a new rotor before putting it on. Use light anti-seizing spray to clean the hub and brake rotor surfaces, then put in the braking rotor hold-down bolt and tighten it to 12 foot-pounds force (16 Newton-meters). Check and adjust the parking brake as necessary. Each wheel goes back on and lug bolt turns by hand until the vehicle reaches the ground. The tires then make contact, and lug bolts get tightened in a cross pattern to 66-81 foot-lbs force (90-110 Nm force). Do five slow, easy stops at 30 mph (50 km/h), let the brakes cool, then make five more stops at the same speed to make sure your brakes work completely. When checking the rear brake rotor, just like the front, you use the same steps.