335i brakes on 328i

feuer · 10-27-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrickkim1

About to do this mod on my e92 328i. With this mod does it improve braking or is it just cosmetic? Also, just to make sure I just need stock rotors,calipers (do I need to buy 335i caliper bracket or can I use my 328i) and pads to complete this? Please lmk

Buy these from Lamumba instead http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1426009

david in germany · 10-27-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrickkim1

About to do this mod on my e92 328i. With this mod does it improve braking or is it just cosmetic? Also, just to make sure I just need stock rotors,calipers (do I need to buy 335i caliper bracket or can I use my 328i) and pads to complete this? Please lmk

Vast improvement over stock. You do need the 335i bracket, caliper rotors, trim the rear shield. The original lines will work as well. You will most likely need coding tough.

Yassssm4 · 10-31-2017, 12:28 AM

Hey david, You need to code to get the brakes to work?

david in germany · 10-31-2017, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrickkim1

Hey david, You need to code to get the brakes to work?

Yes, some people say that you don't need to but in my expirences, you do.

The Nightman · 10-31-2017, 11:56 AM

Has anyone done the 335i fronts only? I'm curious how pedal feel, brake bias, etc are changed.

david in germany · 10-31-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

Has anyone done the 335i fronts only? I'm curious how pedal feel, brake bias, etc are changed.

335i rears will not bolt directly to the 328i so fronts are normally the only ones done.
Without coding the bias is messed up and pedal is soft. With coding the 328 will out brake a 335i every time and has a solid confidant feel.

david in germany · 10-31-2017, 12:35 PM

You guys can check out the retrofit coding discussion in this thread below.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1317220

putnampunk · 07-14-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

This is only a problem with RWD E90 325i/328i and RWD E92 328i. The 330i, E91, E93, and all AWD models all use the larger rear parking brake, so you can direct swap the 335i rear brakes on those cars and still have functional parking brakes without modification.

So for an E91 - just need the calipers and carriers (plus pads of course)?

feuer · 07-14-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rwh11385

So for an E91 - just need the calipers and carriers (plus pads of course)?

Plus rotors of course

putnampunk · 07-14-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Plus rotors of course

Haha, true. Anything to be mindful of on brake line length? I'm due for new ones and could order either spec.

feuer · 07-14-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rwh11385

Haha, true. Anything to be mindful of on brake line length? I'm due for new ones and could order either spec.

They are all interchangeable.

Kyle264E90 · 02-25-2022, 01:39 PM

So will 335i brakes fit on my 2011 e90 328i X-drive? Including the rears since it is an X-drive? Is this including the pads, rotors, and the sensors? Not the calipers

I have an opportunity to buy a 335i Zimmerman break kit with everything included. (Rotors, pads, sensors) Will this fit?

eljay · 02-25-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle264E90

So will 335i brakes fit on my 2011 e90 328i X-drive? Including the rears since it is an X-drive? Is this including the pads, rotors, and the sensors? Not the calipers

I have an opportunity to buy a 335i Zimmerman break kit with everything included. (Rotors, pads, sensors) Will this fit?

Yes.

EDIT:
I just realized that you specifically said everything except the calipers. This discussion is about a complete brake fitment, so especially, calipers.
You need 335i calipers and brackets to fit the larger rotors and pads.

P.S. It's a brake kit. When brakes break, you have a problem and need a break.

feuer · 02-25-2022, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle264E90

So will 335i brakes fit on my 2011 e90 328i X-drive? Including the rears since it is an X-drive? Is this including the pads, rotors, and the sensors? Not the calipers

I have an opportunity to buy a 335i Zimmerman break kit with everything included. (Rotors, pads, sensors) Will this fit?

If parking brake us 185mm yes. I’m not sure all e90 xdrive do. It’s been a while. I think for e91 xdrive yes. Just check in realoem with your vin.

3DIRTY8 · 03-08-2022, 10:13 AM

Whoops 😅 I forgot to code my 335 fronts when I did the swap. Gonna have to look into doing this

edycol · 03-13-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by Kyle264E90

So will 335i brakes fit on my 2011 e90 328i X-drive? Including the rears since it is an X-drive? Is this including the pads, rotors, and the sensors? Not the calipers

I have an opportunity to buy a 335i Zimmerman break kit with everything included. (Rotors, pads, sensors) Will this fit?

If parking brake us 185mm yes. I’m not sure all e90 xdrive do. It’s been a while. I think for e91 xdrive yes. Just check in realoem with your vin.

XDrive is 185mm.

augustus maximus · 02-06-2024, 04:36 PM

My 06 330Xi boasts the same size rotors as the 335i. I'm converting my 07 328Xi to full 335i calipers and rotors, front and rear. It's all plug and play. Everything bolts up and no hand brake problems.

Tescot808 · 02-27-2024, 11:48 PM

I have a 2011 US version E91 328i (not xi). Just checked realoem and saw my rear parking brake is in fact 185mm

Have another question about doing this mod... Does the master cylinder need to be upgraded? Are they the same on the 335, is there enough fluid, do the calipers use the same size fluid housing?

Onizukachan · 03-06-2024, 02:20 PM

As per the diy and faq on this website about this, same master. Direct swap.

youRA · 09-12-2024, 04:32 PM

Guys, I followed this thread, but the 335i calipers don't fit my 328i E93. The mounting openings have a different width. Any advice is appreciated.

Can't see how to add a picture, but here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S3P...w?usp=drivesdk

Brian_ · 09-12-2024, 09:35 PM

You sure that's an e9x 335i caliper and caliper carrier? Where did you source them from?

lordnikon · 10-08-2024, 02:56 PM

Looks good

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Tescot808 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Touring Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	2011 E91 to 335 Brake swap - Reservoir -Master Cylinder I have a 2011 US version E91 328i (not xi). Just checked realoem and saw my rear parking brake is in fact 185mm Have another question about doing this mod... Does the master cylinder need to be upgraded? Are they the same on the 335, is there enough fluid, do the calipers use the same size fluid housing? Last edited by Tescot808; 02-28-2024 at 12:06 AM.. Reason: more info
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