Upgrade 330d front brakes to 335 brakes

Number55 · 11-30-2011, 03:39 AM

Upgrade 330d front brakes to 335 brakes.

seems this has been done in the states quite a few times, with good results.

I'm not wanting to go to the expense of the BMW Performance setup, just wanting the bigger disc area that the 335 disc(348mm) offer.

Anyone in the UK know a good source for the 335 calipers, or any feedback on this upgrade?

parapaul · 11-30-2011, 04:49 PM

Not sure what the shipping costs or import tax would be, but they're here for $100 each:

http://www.familycar.com/store/?Ntt=...liper&oes=true

dopper99 · 11-30-2011, 05:09 PM

The LCI 330d now has the same size discs as the 335d/i I belive. Not sure about LCI calipers though.

Number55 · 12-01-2011, 03:11 AM

Thanks for the info guys..

LCi is from 2008 right?

dxb335d · 12-01-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Number55

Thanks for the info guys..

LCi is from 2008 right?

September/October 2008.

doughboy · 12-01-2011, 08:04 AM

OP - that's a lot of bits!

You'll need complete calipers, brake carriers, all the nuts and bolts, pads, discs, sensors and maybe disc shields too.

IMO you'd be better off getting the BMWP kit, probably not much differenct in price, might even be cheaper!

dxb335d · 12-01-2011, 08:50 AM

Get the bits off a wrecked car from a breakers.

acerboo · 12-01-2011, 09:43 AM

id go the performance route also as they are 6 pot calipers and drillled dics also no fitting/warranty/insurance issues

dxb335d · 12-01-2011, 10:35 AM

I don't think he will have any ''fitting/warranty/insurance'' issues anyway...

acerboo · 12-01-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I don't think he will have any ''fitting/warranty/insurance'' issues anyway...

might do if he has extended bmw warranty?

parapaul · 12-02-2011, 02:28 AM

Can't see it affecting the warranty TBH. Not fitting OE BMW parts.

acerboo · 12-02-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parapaul

Can't see it affecting the warranty TBH. Not fitting OE BMW parts.

they are not the correct parts for that model

Number55 · 12-02-2011, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Get the bits off a wrecked car from a breakers.

This is the route i will be taking, or calipers from someone who has fitted the BMW performance kit.

Have a wanted addy running for a few days now and no responses.

dxb335d - Do you know of any dedicated BMW breakers I may be able to get a pair of calipers from?

No warranty issues as i dont have one...

Frosticles · 12-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Daft question but "why"?

parapaul · 12-03-2011, 01:39 AM

Daft answer but "because people like to modify cars"

Number55 · 12-03-2011, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosticles

Daft question but "why"?

The brakes on the 330 are ok for a few repeated stops, but once you get into some spirited driving they soon begin to fade.

335 has larger diameter and thicker disc's meaning heat can be disipated quicker and the lever ratio is higher.

Also as Parapal says some people like to mod cars.

m1bjr · 12-03-2011, 01:32 PM

Dont forget to change the rears too (are they different too?)
or you will upset the brake bias, possibly making your stopping distances slightly worse at limit braking.

You might note the BMWP kit discs are the same size - for this reason.
More pistons wont help you any - except to empty ones wallet.
Choice of pads and fluid is the most important in every case (assuming your tyres are not the bottleneck)
Try Motul RBF600 as a cheap start point.

Steve

NJ 1161 · 12-03-2011, 02:39 PM

I have a full front and rear set up of my 335d, 2007 inc carriers, that i have just removed to fit BBK. Could be tempted if a good offer but was planning on keeping and returning to spec when sell the car and selling the BBk sepertly.

Mr Singh · 12-03-2011, 05:07 PM

I have to say the brakes on a 330D could be better, and i've not remapped it yet. BBK will be on the cards if I go down that route, so be interested to see which way you go with this

Number55 · 12-04-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Dont forget to change the rears too (are they different too?)

Steve

Rear disc size are the same.

Mr Singh, yeh remap will be next once i'm happy with the brakes.

NJ 1161 - how do yo find the BBK setup compared to the std 335 setup?

Giff · 12-04-2011, 04:51 AM

Have you tried fitting uprated pads first?

Number55 · 12-05-2011, 03:46 PM

Full 335 front brake setup on its way.....

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Number55 New Member 9 Rep 29 Posts Drives: '07' 330d M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Upgrade 330d front brakes to 335 brakes Upgrade 330d front brakes to 335 brakes. seems this has been done in the states quite a few times, with good results. I'm not wanting to go to the expense of the BMW Performance setup, just wanting the bigger disc area that the 335 disc(348mm) offer. Anyone in the UK know a good source for the 335 calipers, or any feedback on this upgrade?
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	OP - that's a lot of bits! You'll need complete calipers, brake carriers, all the nuts and bolts, pads, discs, sensors and maybe disc shields too. IMO you'd be better off getting the BMWP kit, probably not much differenct in price, might even be cheaper!
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NJ 1161 Major 75 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 335D M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have a full front and rear set up of my 335d, 2007 inc carriers, that i have just removed to fit BBK. Could be tempted if a good offer but was planning on keeping and returning to spec when sell the car and selling the BBk sepertly.
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Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	I have to say the brakes on a 330D could be better, and i've not remapped it yet. BBK will be on the cards if I go down that route, so be interested to see which way you go with this
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