12-11-2015, 07:51 PM | #1 |
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Performance Brakes + ECS Lines, installed (PICS INSIDE)
Well, I might receive negative comments but anyway, I wanted to share my latest mood.
I'm still within the 1,000 kilometers of "breaking in" so I've not yet tested them at their fullest, but first impressions are: - Way better bite - Pedal feel on semi hard braking more firm - Noisy, by that I don't mean squeaky, the slotted part makes a "windy" noise, more so when you hit the brakes. I will come back when I pass the 1K kms and go do a track day where I will have the chance to push them to their limits. Here are some pics, of before and after installation. Gotta be honest, I love how the look on my car. EDIT: looks like uploading pictures from the bimmerpost app on iOS does not work. Here are the pics. Last edited by AlexGT; 12-14-2015 at 03:03 PM.. Reason: pics were not uploaded |
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You realize the calipers/pistons are exactly the same as stock m235i brakes right..?
The only thing different are the rotors. They look great! I'm just curious as to why you went this route over say a bbk? |
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Front rotors and calipers are bigger. I wanted OEM fitment (plug and play), better braking, I got both. Last edited by AlexGT; 01-05-2016 at 01:17 PM.. Reason: adding pics |
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M235i calipers are 4 piston brembos..performance brake calipers are 4 piston brembos just painted a different colour.. |
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01-05-2016, 01:27 PM | #5 |
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Oh well, I had both calipers on my hands when they were doing the installation, they were not the same size, that's all I can say man. Cheers
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Maybe someone from BMW parts can chime in on the caliper size comparison to stock? Do you have part numbers for the rotors OP? Would like to order a set. |
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Did you do the install yourself? Any pointers or things I should look out for while doing this? Was the hex bolt on the rotors a pain to get off? That's my biggest concern but I bought a manual impact driver just for this job so it should go pretty smooth I hope. Just waiting on the delivery man to bring the rear rotors. |
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That looks great. More surface area should net you some better braking for sure. And they should fade less as well.
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And thanks a lot for the positive comments |
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Alexgt - have had the mppk coding done as well so safety systems know the brakes are larger ?
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I wonder if the 370mm M Sport rotors from the F30 (which aren't slotted or dimpled) plus the F30 M Sport calipers (which are blue, and would match stock rears) would be a cheaper path to a nearly equivalent setup... |
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I'm compiling the parts incl. braided hoses to install ready for spring.
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Front Rotors Package Rotor Size Type 10.1kg each - stock, #34116792223 340x30 blank 10kg each Accessory option, #34106797602 340x30 dimpled/slotted 16.5kg each M Sport (all), #34106797606 370x30 blank 11.9kg each M Performance, #34106797603 370x30 dimpled/slotted Rear Rotors Package Rotor Dia. Type 9kg M Sport (all), #34206797607 345x24 blank 8.6kg each M Performance, #34206797600 345x24 dimpled/slotted BP
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any ideas on how such a huge difference comes about? 10lbs per wheel!?! |
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TBH - I'm a bit sceptical about the quoted weight of the 370mm mpbbk rotor.....hence not convinced the saving will be as much as it reads.....
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Alex,
As long as you have the receipt, proving the mpbbk parts are genuine OE bmw components, just tell your dealer the install was DIY they shouldn't have issue coding your car for you. BP
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