335i rear brake question?????

essex_lad · 05-16-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Surprised. I'll have to keep that in mind. I was contemplating going to 328 rear so I could do smaller wheels for drag tires. Maybe I'll just grind the 335 calipers. I can get to 16s doing that.

You will probably be ok with the 328 rears as I think they are still bigger than the 325 ones. Put some good discs and pads on and you should be fine.

Fundguy1 · 05-16-2016, 12:37 PM

Oh. I didn't know 325 were different from 328. We don't have 325 in the states. Makes more sense now.

essex_lad · 05-16-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Oh. I didn't know 325 were different from 328. We don't have 325 in the states. Makes more sense now.

I may be wrong. We don't get the 328 over here so it's hard to tell. Research the discs for the 2 n that will tell you I can't remember the 325 disc diameter off the top of my head.

essex_lad · 05-19-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by avocet

This is what I did:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604481

As for changing the knuckles... Casca did it. I think he changed the half shafts out. Go to post #52:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=399398&page=3

Hi when you done this did you find your pads went off the edge of the disc and went like this?

avocet · 05-19-2016, 10:48 PM

Hey I am 99% sure my pads are wearing normally. I say this because I can see where the outer edge of the disc is not being worn when I was last checking my disc/pad wear. I think.

I am out of town for a few weeks right now, but will check and post up when I get home.

essex_lad · 05-20-2016, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by avocet

Hey I am 99% sure my pads are wearing normally. I say this because I can see where the outer edge of the disc is not being worn when I was last checking my disc/pad wear. I think.

I am out of town for a few weeks right now, but will check and post up when I get home.

Ok thanks.

feuer · 05-26-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Oh. I didn't know 325 were different from 328. We don't have 325 in the states. Makes more sense now.

Yes, you do. It was the cheapest BWM at $30k new. Early models, only e90, made in 2005 sold as 2006, here is how it looks like:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=210

essex_lad · 06-05-2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Yes, you do. It was the cheapest BWM at $30k new. Early models, only e90, made in 2005 sold as 2006, here is how it looks like:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=210

I love how in America the cheapest smallest bmw engine is the straight 6 lol. Over here it's a tiny 4 cylinder 1.8l.

essex_lad · 06-05-2016, 02:00 AM

I have found the issue with the pads, it's not anything to do with the conversion. the pads have been manufactured wrong with the pad being too much to the back of the plate. DC performance who I bought them off of has been very helpful and has sent me out another set.

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

Hi when you done this did you find your pads went off the edge of the disc and went like this?

feuer · 06-05-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

I love how in America the cheapest smallest bmw engine is the straight 6 lol. Over here it's a tiny 4 cylinder 1.8l.

I know buddy, I'm from Macedonia where we have 3-series offered without a/c, sunroof, manual Windows and cloth seats

feuer · 06-05-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

I have found the issue with the pads, it's not anything to do with the conversion. the pads have been manufactured wrong with the pad being too much to the back of the plate. DC performance who I bought them off of has been very helpful and has sent me out another set.

Could be combination of reasons:
-aftermarket pad
-aftermarket rotor
-worn out caliper guide bushing
-caliper installed little off
It is not something of great concern. Anyhow, if you are bother by it do this.
-inspect guide bushings
-loosen up the caliper carrier bolts > shift carrier outwards > refasten
-file the pads a little

avocet · 06-05-2016, 02:11 PM

Glad you got it all sorted! I got home end of last week and haven't had a chance to take a look.

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

I have found the issue with the pads, it's not anything to do with the conversion. the pads have been manufactured wrong with the pad being too much to the back of the plate. DC performance who I bought them off of has been very helpful and has sent me out another set.

essex_lad · 06-05-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by avocet

Glad you got it all sorted! I got home end of last week and haven't had a chance to take a look.

That's OK.

Seeing as both pads are doing the same thing I could tell that it wasn't the calipers. When looking at the pad it instantly looked wrong on how the abrasive part had been positioned. I got on the net and started looking at images of 335 rear pads and noticed the abrasive pad was a couple of mm from the edge of the backing plate where as mine are rite against the edge. I pointed this out to the shop I bough the pads off of and they confirmed my pads were made wrong.

I would have left it but when no brake pressure is applied the pad rubs against the edge of the disc creating an annoying squeak noise.

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