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      04-08-2024, 05:01 PM   #1
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Brass Caliper Pin Bushing Bushing Question

I am interested in buying brass pin bushing kit for my car and have a few questions.
1. My car is a daily, is this something that will be appropriate for street cars or is it only for track cars? I messaged BimmerWorld and they did not reccomend this for street cars.
2. If it is appropriate for street car, is regressing and maintenance every brake pad change frequent enough to prevent binding, or do I need to check it more often.
3. The BimmerWorld and FCP kits have no dust caps and the ECS/Turner kits have dust caps, but are $50 more expensive. Are dust caps necessary or can I save some money?
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I am interested in buying brass pin bushing kit for my car and have a few questions.
1. My car is a daily, is this something that will be appropriate for street cars or is it only for track cars? I messaged BimmerWorld and they did not reccomend this for street cars.
2. If it is appropriate for street car, is regressing and maintenance every brake pad change frequent enough to prevent binding, or do I need to check it more often.
3. The BimmerWorld and FCP kits have no dust caps and the ECS/Turner kits have dust caps, but are $50 more expensive. Are dust caps necessary or can I save some money?
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1. I bought the ECS kit in 2016 and have had them on my car since. It is my daily and track the car once or twice a year. I service the pins once a year and have been just fine.
2. I have serviced, for the most part, once a year but there have been some stretches of time that have surpassed 12 months. no real issues yet.
3. get a kit with dust caps. That is probably why BW does not suggest for daily driven cars. Your factory sleeves have dust caps as well. Having the dust caps is another reason why I did not worry too much about installing these on a DD.
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1. I bought the ECS kit in 2016 and have had them on my car since. It is my daily and track the car once or twice a year. I service the pins once a year and have been just fine.
2. I have serviced, for the most part, once a year but there have been some stretches of time that have surpassed 12 months. no real issues yet.
3. get a kit with dust caps. That is probably why BW does not suggest for daily driven cars. Your factory sleeves have dust caps as well. Having the dust caps is another reason why I did not worry too much about installing these on a DD.
I really appreciate your input. Would you say they are worth it?
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^ nope, just upgrade to fixed f30 brembo
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^ nope, just upgrade to fixed f30 brembo
like the full kit or just the calipers? I'm not looking to spend too much money, I just have brake pads due soon so I want to upgrade some surrounding stuff too while I'm ibehind the wheels
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f30 req the full kit cause the rotor is 340mm vs 348. so used caliper (ez find with pads) and rotors. the 335i brakes are good for single piston but lots more pad option and big unsprung weight savings with f30 brakes
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I really appreciate your input. Would you say they are worth it?
I would say they are worth it. I did do them in the front and rear and they made the most difference for me in the fronts.

YES the f30 brakes would offer more room for improvement and for $600-$700 you would have a nice front bbk.

For the improved pedal feel, price, and serviceability I like the bushings.
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^ nope, just upgrade to fixed f30 brembo
Thanks for your detailed input, lol.
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1. I bought the ECS kit in 2016 and have had them on my car since. It is my daily and track the car once or twice a year. I service the pins once a year and have been just fine.
2. I have serviced, for the most part, once a year but there have been some stretches of time that have surpassed 12 months. no real issues yet.
3. get a kit with dust caps. That is probably why BW does not suggest for daily driven cars. Your factory sleeves have dust caps as well. Having the dust caps is another reason why I did not worry too much about installing these on a DD.
I'm considering the brass pins as well. I believe ista says not to grease the stock pins. Is this true for the brass as well? When you service them is that basically just cleaning them?
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I'm considering the brass pins as well. I believe ista says not to grease the stock pins. Is this true for the brass as well? When you service them is that basically just cleaning them?
Yes for the stock pins, bmw says no grease. For the brass bushings I grease with a silicone paste. I have been using the 3m stuff for years, with great success.
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