E91 Brake Caliper Options?

K9Leader · 04-05-2018, 08:22 PM

I have a 2010 E91 and am looking at options on brake calipers. It is a daily driver and it's a wagon so I'm okay with the performance of the stock calipers but I really want to paint them to get some color, preferably red. The stock calipers, though, may be . . . too puny for such accenting. So, I am looking at affordable options (i.e., not $$$ big brake kits). The other catch is I would prefer to keep the stock Style 360 16 inch wheels, at least for now, so interested in something that would fit those wheels. So, am I looking for a unicorn?

I see a lot of used E9X M3 calipers for sale on the auction site and I have no problem with refurbishing them myself. Would these need larger wheels?

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FlaPatsFan · 04-05-2018, 09:55 PM

I did the 335 bigger brake upgrade on my 2011 E91, with slotted rotors, performance brake pads and Stainless steel brake lines. It was a pretty straight forward swap....and so worth it. Picked up the calipers on eBay for great price then just resprayed them black. Braking is waaaaay better! I am running 19inch 5 spoke rims so clearance wasn’t issue. If I remember correctly you need 18in rims or larger to accommodate the bigger calipers. Some others can probably chime in on this.

tlow98 · 04-05-2018, 10:06 PM

You need 17s to clear the 335i brakes and some 17-inch wheels will clear the M3 brakes.

Any reason why you want to stick with the 16s, other than having to buy new tires? 17 inch wheels of many styles can be had for ~$250.

Just wait till you need tires and do it all at once?

K9Leader · 04-05-2018, 10:36 PM

Hmm, so if I want to do this I will need to look at new wheels. I will need new tires, probably in the fall so a package deal might make some sense. I live near one of the Tire Rack warehouses so I can pick up whatever I order and save shipping costs.

So, 335 OEM calipers would work. What about these from Power Stop, S3334?

https://www.carid.com/powerstop/perf...roduct-options

Nice that they are powder coated - I have powder coated on my Corvette and love them.

tlow98 · 04-05-2018, 10:52 PM

And rotors - you need the 335i ones, too. I was referring to the package as I thought that's what you meant. I don't *think* you can swap the calipers/rotors of these different sets given the size difference of the rotor.

328i rotors are 312mm
335i rotors are 348mm
M3 rotors are 360mm, full floating and pricey - except that there is a non-floating Rockauot option for $40

Or just paint your calipers, or better yet get one of those plastic caliper covers :-)

FlaPatsFan · 04-05-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

Hmm, so if I want to do this I will need to look at new wheels. I will need new tires, probably in the fall so a package deal might make some sense. I live near one of the Tire Rack warehouses so I can pick up whatever I order and save shipping costs.

So, 335 OEM calipers would work. What about these from Power Stop, S3334?

https://www.carid.com/powerstop/perf...roduct-options

Nice that they are powder coated - I have powder coated on my Corvette and love them.

You could choose those, and I considered a lot of options for calipers but ultimately decided genuine BMW parts were best. There are a few threads on here documenting the 335i brake upgrade for the E90/E91

feuer · 04-06-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

I would prefer to keep the stock Style 360 16 inch wheels, at least for now, so interested in something that would fit those wheels. So, am I looking for a unicorn?

You sure are! No bigger brakes will fit under style 360. Maybe 336mm PBK (same as 135i) with some spacers to clear the caliper.

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

I see a lot of used E9X M3 calipers for sale on the auction site and I have no problem with refurbishing them myself. Would these need larger wheels?

M3 brakes don't fit. Mounting tabs spacing is different.

FlaPatsFan · 04-06-2018, 10:29 AM

The 335i upgrade is the best option cost, install and performance wise IMO. Many on here have done it. Especially on the E91.

soybmw · 04-06-2018, 11:01 AM

Did you have to do any coding after installing the 335 brakes? I've read some posts on here saying you need to code. Others say nothing about coding. If you didn't code, have you had any issues?

FlaPatsFan · 04-06-2018, 12:44 PM

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Did you have to do any coding after installing the 335 brakes? I've read some posts on here saying you need to code. Others say nothing about coding. If you didn't code, have you had any issues?

Nope, no coding needed and no issues. Brakes working great! I highly recommend this upgrade.

NYBulldog · 04-06-2018, 02:11 PM

From my build thread.

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Originally Posted by NYBulldog

Doing the 135i BMW Performance front brake retrofit. To get the 135i Performance brakes to work on the 328xi you need to shave the spindle just to the first bolt, obviously have to modify the brake shield. The calipers should be ready to mount tomorrow. So its gonna be slow as hell but will stop on a dime.

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DrRobert · 04-06-2018, 10:44 PM

I recently had my OEM 335i calipers powder coated silver. A purely cosmetic mod but they looked so funky before and they look much nicer now.

DrRobert · 04-08-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DrRobert

I recently had my OEM 335i calipers powder coated silver. A purely cosmetic mod but they looked so funky before and they look much nicer now.

Here are some before and after pics.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

I picked up a set of used 335i brake calipers and had those powder coated then swapped them for my old ones to make it easier. FYI if you do this you also need caliper rebuild kits. I also chose to replace the clips and have new ones powder coated as my mechanic said that is a replacement part, but not sure that was necessary.

I still have my old calipers, if anyone wants to buy them PM me...

cbouchez · 04-19-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBulldog

From my build thread.

They look amazing! I better start saving money -

335e92 · 04-19-2018, 01:31 PM

Just finished up my new brake setup. M3 e92 rotors, E55 Amg 8 piston calipers. Obviously had to make custom brackets to make it work. That's a 17 inch wheel

NYBulldog · 04-20-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 335e92

Just finished up my new brake setup. M3 e92 rotors, E55 Amg 8 piston calipers. Obviously had to make custom brackets to make it work. That's a 17 inch wheel

Thats awesome. Just put the same exact calipers on a buddy's E92 M3. I had an extra set sitting around so we put them on. I should have put them on my E91!! Crazy.

Le7316 · 04-20-2018, 03:02 PM

May I ask where you guys bought the brackets to fit those AMG calipers ? Thinking to do this swap soon ...

NYBulldog · 04-21-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Le7316

May I ask where you guys bought the brackets to fit those AMG calipers ? Thinking to do this swap soon ...

Custom machining with a solid piece of aluminum.

Le7316 · 04-21-2018, 12:03 PM

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Custom machining with a solid piece of aluminum.

Can you make one ?

04-05-2018, 08:22 PM	#1
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FlaPatsFan Major 749 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: 2011 328i wagon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I did the 335 bigger brake upgrade on my 2011 E91, with slotted rotors, performance brake pads and Stainless steel brake lines. It was a pretty straight forward swap....and so worth it. Picked up the calipers on eBay for great price then just resprayed them black. Braking is waaaaay better! I am running 19inch 5 spoke rims so clearance wasn’t issue. If I remember correctly you need 18in rims or larger to accommodate the bigger calipers. Some others can probably chime in on this.
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tlow98 Major General 2308 Rep 5,223 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	You need 17s to clear the 335i brakes and some 17-inch wheels will clear the M3 brakes. Any reason why you want to stick with the 16s, other than having to buy new tires? 17 inch wheels of many styles can be had for ~$250. Just wait till you need tires and do it all at once?
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K9Leader Captain 1137 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix E91, 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	Hmm, so if I want to do this I will need to look at new wheels. I will need new tires, probably in the fall so a package deal might make some sense. I live near one of the Tire Rack warehouses so I can pick up whatever I order and save shipping costs. So, 335 OEM calipers would work. What about these from Power Stop, S3334? https://www.carid.com/powerstop/perf...roduct-options Nice that they are powder coated - I have powder coated on my Corvette and love them.
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tlow98 Major General 2308 Rep 5,223 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	And rotors - you need the 335i ones, too. I was referring to the package as I thought that's what you meant. I don't think you can swap the calipers/rotors of these different sets given the size difference of the rotor. 328i rotors are 312mm 335i rotors are 348mm M3 rotors are 360mm, full floating and pricey - except that there is a non-floating Rockauot option for $40 Or just paint your calipers, or better yet get one of those plastic caliper covers :-)
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Le7316 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	May I ask where you guys bought the brackets to fit those AMG calipers ? Thinking to do this swap soon ...
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