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Teaser: OEM BMW PERF BBK on prelci 330xi
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06-11-2011, 10:48 PM | #1 |
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Teaser: OEM BMW PERF BBK on prelci 330xi
So i've had this set of oem 135i brakes sitting in my parts bin for the last year now in hopes of fitting it on my prelci 330xi with no luck. These are essentially the same brakes as the yellow BMW Perf. brakes except for the cross drilled rotors. Everyone says they've tried, saying its just not possible to fit any BMW Perf brake kit on an XI without getting custom brackets/carriers made. Since this car is a daily driver, i didn't wanna risk safety at all.
Yes, i've done my due dilegence and research discussing with various members on this forum and i pretty much gave up on this project until i saw a local member (Andy1991) post up his lci 335xi with the BMW Perf. brakes on his car, i was stunned! Immediately sent a PM his way and after a short visit to my buddies over at Alphawerx, low and behold... Last edited by MMOTION; 06-11-2011 at 11:01 PM.. |
06-11-2011, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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I was just about to PM you buddy.
Proper pics to come shortly. I was kinda skeptical that my shop could do it, so i only brought one side to test fit. 20 mins later it was on, i couldn't believe it. They had to put stock brakes back on since i couldn't run the perf. brakes on one side and stock on the other. lol |
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06-12-2011, 12:11 AM | #4 |
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I hope Andy1991 won't mind, but this was taken today at the local meet of his LCI 335xi with the front BMW Perf brakes installed on his car. It clearly fits, with very little modification to the heat shield and spindle. No custom carriers/brackets guys.
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06-13-2011, 11:04 AM | #6 |
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06-13-2011, 11:17 PM | #8 |
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Yep, also got the rear caliper/rotors. Apparently the rear calipers from the 135/bmw perf. brakes will fit on the stock rotors so we'll find out tomorrow. I dropped off the car with the guys at Alphawerx earlier this evening.
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06-14-2011, 12:04 AM | #9 |
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don't forget to post a DIY when you're done.
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06-14-2011, 12:08 AM | #10 |
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perfect, yeah i also read the rear caliper only fit stock rotor, but from here this is a performance kit from Tishcer for E90 330i, and from the compability for i and xi are the same in rear. Good luck to you tomorrow
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06-14-2011, 02:17 PM | #11 |
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06-14-2011, 10:10 PM | #12 |
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The guys at Alphawerx sent a teaser pic earlier this evening. Front brakes are on, but making the rear calipers fit my stock rotors was unsuccessful. The rear rotors on the 330xi are much bigger than the 135i/bmw performance rear rotors, so really no point in going to a smaller rotor.
I'll be picking up the car tomorrow after i dial some camber in the rear to get rid of some minor rubbing and a finally a 4-wheel alignment since the suspension has settled by now. |
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06-14-2011, 10:14 PM | #13 |
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06-14-2011, 10:22 PM | #14 |
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06-16-2011, 11:02 AM | #16 |
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Brake bias as in the brake force distribution between the front and rear tires? Well, now that i've converted the front brakes to a six piston, i'm gonna assume i have more gripping power upfront.
My stock brakes: Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 0.94 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.2 x 0.87 Performance brakes: front 13.3-in vented disc; abs rear 12.8-in vented disc According to my shop, programming of the dsc module can be done but only if i'm experiencing brake fade. Majority of the guys who install Brembo aftermarket brakes will not have done so. Until i experience brake fade, i'll leave it as is. |
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06-20-2011, 03:14 PM | #18 |
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06-21-2011, 08:28 PM | #19 |
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A guy I know had to have his BMWP BBK coded to adjust for the greater stopping power up front. I'm thinking about going down the route of 135i front on my car because I've only got a 320i and it's not worth spending extra on the Perf ones. I think 320i set up is similar to 323/325 - do you have any idea whether the 135i brakes would be easy to transfer over to those? I've read about confusion amongst 335/330xi/i etc.. but maybe it will be more clear to do on a lower spec car?
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06-21-2011, 11:35 PM | #20 | |
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06-21-2011, 11:58 PM | #21 | |
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So front brake retrofit = 100% fine as its essentially the same as PBK (but not slotted/drilled rotors). Rear brake - I've read that the 135i caliper can be placed on stock rotor for models other than 335/330i. Do you think it's worth a stab with the 135i brakes? I'm thinking front swap + rear calipers on current rotors. Hopefully different calipers on same rotor won't affect safety. Or just be safe and go 135i front kit only? Did you get pad sensors/brake wear sensors as part of your kit? |
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06-22-2011, 01:36 AM | #22 | |
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Front for PBK and 135 are the same, rears are not. PBK can fit 330i/xi and 335i/xi at rear, but 135 cannot without certain modification. Not sure about 328 or 325, i heard you can just use the caliper with the stock rotor for 328/325.
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