Rotors Rubbing on Calipers

chrizjavey · 08-10-2020, 03:53 PM

So i just installed some new Zimmerman Rotors on my e90 2007 328i, and I found that the rotors are rubbing on my calipers as I am driving. If anyone has any idea why this happens or has a solution please let me know.

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The only SOLUTION that i came up with is riding without the anti-rattle clip. Im not sure if i need this one but since it came with the brake system, i'm assuming it is a necessity!

Emilime75 · 08-10-2020, 04:03 PM

Wrong rotors.

IllSic_Design · 08-10-2020, 04:09 PM

Anti-rattle clip won't cause that.

You have the wrong rotors, did you put 335 rotors on instead of 328?

chrizjavey · 08-10-2020, 04:15 PM

I bought the "BMW Brake Kit - Zimmermann/Akebono 34116855006KTF2" from FCP EURO and it says it fits a 2007 328i

TheMidnightNarwhal · 08-10-2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chrizjavey

I bought the "BMW Brake Kit - Zimmermann/Akebono 34116855006KTF2" from FCP EURO and it says it fits a 2007 328i

Did you physically compare both rotor sizes first to confirm the parts are matching.

Emilime75 · 08-10-2020, 04:54 PM

What is your E90's production date? It says that kit is for E90s with a build date starting with 09/2007, which is 2008 model year.

The Nightman · 08-12-2020, 06:34 PM

Very strange but I think you might need 300mm rotors and got 312mm rotors. I don't think the aluminum finned calipers pictured came on 312mm set ups that are usually on a 328 - only 300mm or 330mm.

Check your actual caliper for specs - the last 3 digits specifies rotor diameter. Eg 57/24/300 on this caliper = 300mm rotor:

bluewater328 · 08-13-2020, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

Very strange but I think you might need 300mm rotors and got 312mm rotors. I don't think the aluminum finned calipers pictured came on 312mm set ups that are usually on a 328 - only 300mm or 330mm.

Check your actual caliper for specs - the last 3 digits specifies rotor diameter. Eg 57/24/300 on this caliper = 300mm rotor:

I was reading the top and I concur here. IIRC, the LCIs had the 312x24, you have an earlier model. That's your issue. Call up FCP and tell them their fitment messed your brakes up -- they might swap them out for you.

juld0zer · 08-13-2020, 07:59 AM

I'm surprised the caliper actually fit over the discs. There's not usually that much room but not having the spring attached also allows the caliper to twist inside the rubber guide pin bushes as they are the only things left holding the caliper to the carrier

08-10-2020, 03:53 PM	#1
chrizjavey Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0)	Rotors Rubbing on Calipers So i just installed some new Zimmerman Rotors on my e90 2007 328i, and I found that the rotors are rubbing on my calipers as I am driving. If anyone has any idea why this happens or has a solution please let me know. View post on imgur.com The only SOLUTION that i came up with is riding without the anti-rattle clip. Im not sure if i need this one but since it came with the brake system, i'm assuming it is a necessity!
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Emilime75 Colonel 1209 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	Wrong rotors.
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2123 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Anti-rattle clip won't cause that. You have the wrong rotors, did you put 335 rotors on instead of 328?
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chrizjavey Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0)	I bought the "BMW Brake Kit - Zimmermann/Akebono 34116855006KTF2" from FCP EURO and it says it fits a 2007 328i
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Emilime75 Colonel 1209 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	What is your E90's production date? It says that kit is for E90s with a build date starting with 09/2007, which is 2008 model year.
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The Nightman Cometh 1090 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Very strange but I think you might need 300mm rotors and got 312mm rotors. I don't think the aluminum finned calipers pictured came on 312mm set ups that are usually on a 328 - only 300mm or 330mm. Check your actual caliper for specs - the last 3 digits specifies rotor diameter. Eg 57/24/300 on this caliper = 300mm rotor:
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	I'm surprised the caliper actually fit over the discs. There's not usually that much room but not having the spring attached also allows the caliper to twist inside the rubber guide pin bushes as they are the only things left holding the caliper to the carrier
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