BBK options

Exxxtacy · 07-30-2014, 10:01 AM

first do i and xi big brake kits fit each other? i know rotors and pads do but i didnt know if it was different for the calipers.

second are there any "cheaper" BBK options? most i see are $3k+. Its something i really wanna do but $3k...i can think of a million other way to put that type of money towards, car and non car related.

JaysBlueE92 · 07-30-2014, 10:26 AM

the xi platform is a little different when dealing with calipers, rotors, parking brake and the slave cylinder as well.

I was in a similar position and wanted a decent setup but didn't feel like spending $3k+ for a stoptech setup.

After searching for a few months I got lucky. I ended up finding and fitting the bmw performance calipers made by brembo (even though people say they wouldn't fit). Only pic I have..rotors will be fitted by tomorrow:

Exxxtacy · 07-30-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

the xi platform is a little different when dealing with calipers, rotors, parking brake and the slave cylinder as well.

I was in a similar position and wanted a decent setup but didn't feel like spending $3k+ for a stoptech setup.

After searching for a few months I got lucky. I ended up finding and fitting the bmw performance calipers made by brembo (even though people say they wouldn't fit). Only pic I have..rotors will be fitted by tomorrow:

this looks very good. since people were saying it wouldnt fit did you have to do anything or did they just bolt right on? for your rotors are you upping the size at all?

JaysBlueE92 · 07-30-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Exxxtacy

this looks very good. since people were saying it wouldnt fit did you have to do anything or did they just bolt right on? for your rotors are you upping the size at all?

i had to trim the heat shield. Rotors are slightly bigger and slotted. Also got ss lines and pads to complete the setup.

Exxxtacy · 07-30-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

i had to trim the heat shield. Rotors are slightly bigger and slotted. Also got ss lines and pads to complete the setup.

awesome. this looks the way i wanna go. thanks a lot. appreciate the info

kisho · 07-31-2014, 09:40 AM

You could give these a shot.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0142.html

mashimarho · 07-31-2014, 09:57 AM

The info above is correct and mistaken.

The i and xi are nearly identical. I have a 2012 335xi. I have sourced my Stoptech BBK from a 335i. They bolted up just fine. The only thing(s) I had to do was cut down the dust shield (take 2 minutes), and get a SS brake lines for the FRONT, because the rears had identical part #s and bolts up the exact same. There is no difference between i and xi rears. Just the front, because we have AWD, obviously. Hopefully this helps. I was able to take a i BBK and transfer it in an xi with just those 2 methods. The brake dust shield is something you have to do with all BBKs; not just xi.

gtaccord · 07-31-2014, 12:48 PM

I thought the BMW performance brakes were considered to be downgrades for the 335. Smaller total caliper piston area and slightly smaller disc diameter from what I remember.

JaysBlueE92 · 07-31-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

I thought the BMW performance brakes were considered to be downgrades for the 335. Smaller total caliper piston area and slightly smaller disc diameter from what I remember.

you are correct. OP I made an error as you have 335xi i am not 335

gtaccord · 07-31-2014, 03:20 PM

Ok. Makes sense.

Exxxtacy · 08-01-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

you are correct. OP I made an error as you have 335xi i am not 335

yeah i read about this shortly after discussing it with you.

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