Are there any brake kits that...

milly · 05-13-2011, 07:13 AM

That are somewhat cheap? Not 2-5,000 but cheaper than that?
Brembo and stop tech and all are a little to expensive for me right now, my oem calipers are rusted..and I want to replace them

Hopefully something other than oem

TurboBimmer · 05-13-2011, 09:18 AM

Unfortunately not. The cheapest I've found was around $4k for front + rear for a real BBK. Only the OEM Performance Brakes are a bit cheaper, but they're hardly an upgrade over the standard 335i ones.

I don't get it how brakes can cost an arm and a leg. I've just recently read about a BBK for the M3 priced at $15k

I mean, seriously, you can get a whole car for that kind of money. How CAN that be justified for just brakes??

fisherbln · 05-13-2011, 10:25 AM

UUC makes/sells a Wilwood kit that is below 2k for fronts only. They run 10-20% off specials all the time too. However, I'm not certain if they ever finished development on the E9X platform.

DJKhan85 · 05-13-2011, 10:32 AM

Your best bet is to get new rotors and pads if you're going for stopping power. I'm currently looking at the racingbrake 2 piece front rotors.

jfisher160 · 05-13-2011, 11:09 AM

Depending on what you are looking for. I would keep you eye on in For Sale section. I got the 330i full brake set up my 328i for $400. I compared them to my buddies 335i brakes and there is very little difference in size. I wouldn't spend the money on brembo brakes for our cars. If I had the 335i and was pushing 400 hp then I would make sure I had some brembo brakes, but for our car in my option its not worth it. Plus I think there was a guy selling 135i brake which are brembo for like $1100 or $1200.

I love my new brakes they work 10 times better then the little brakes that come on the 328i. And they look sick compared the stock brakes for the 328i.

Daya · 05-13-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

Unfortunately not. The cheapest I've found was around $4k for front + rear for a real BBK. Only the OEM Performance Brakes are a bit cheaper, but they're hardly an upgrade over the standard 335i ones.

I don't get it how brakes can cost an arm and a leg. I've just recently read about a BBK for the M3 priced at $15k

I mean, seriously, you can get a whole car for that kind of money. How CAN that be justified for just brakes??

if you track your car and have experienced brake fade it is well worth the price. Not having confidence in your brakes during and towards the end of a track session can impair your driving ability and safety

if you are getting a BBK strictly for every day driving it is not worth it

mike-y · 05-13-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Daya

if you track your car and have experienced brake fade it is well worth the price. Not having confidence in your brakes during and towards the end of a track session can impair your driving ability and safety

if you are getting a BBK strictly for every day driving it is not worth it

True, but many times, changing pads and fluid will do a lot for curing brake fade also. I wouldn't invest in a BBK until I have tried different pads and fluid first.

EZ_TUR90 · 05-13-2011, 12:30 PM

328i? Go with the BMW Performance brakes, or just have yours powdercoated black.

milly · 05-13-2011, 04:09 PM

Hmm thanks guys I think I'll just either get new calipers or get it powercoated like EZ said.

EZ_TUR90 · 05-13-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by milly

Hmm thanks guys I think I'll just either get new calipers or get it powercoated like EZ said.

Powder Coating should cost you about 60ish per caliper. And most powder coating companies offer a quality guarantee in-case chipping or rusting happens. Its inexpensive, its better than painting.

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TurboBimmer Lieutenant Colonel 78 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Luxembourg iTrader: (5)	Unfortunately not. The cheapest I've found was around $4k for front + rear for a real BBK. Only the OEM Performance Brakes are a bit cheaper, but they're hardly an upgrade over the standard 335i ones. I don't get it how brakes can cost an arm and a leg. I've just recently read about a BBK for the M3 priced at $15k I mean, seriously, you can get a whole car for that kind of money. How CAN that be justified for just brakes?? __________________ Performance Seats, Exhaust, Splitters, Pedals, Steering Wheel / RB Turbos / M3 CF Roof / Brembo GT BBK 355/345 / Rollcage / Forge FMIC / Quaife LSD / Öhlins Road & Track / M3 Suspension Parts / Solid Subframe Bushings / Vorshlag Camberplates / Megan Racing Toe Links / LeatherZ Gauges / Extended M3 DCT Paddles / ER Sports OC / AR OC / Aux Radiator / AR DPs / Alpina TCU / COBB Pro-Tune
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jfisher160 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (3)	Depending on what you are looking for. I would keep you eye on in For Sale section. I got the 330i full brake set up my 328i for $400. I compared them to my buddies 335i brakes and there is very little difference in size. I wouldn't spend the money on brembo brakes for our cars. If I had the 335i and was pushing 400 hp then I would make sure I had some brembo brakes, but for our car in my option its not worth it. Plus I think there was a guy selling 135i brake which are brembo for like $1100 or $1200. I love my new brakes they work 10 times better then the little brakes that come on the 328i. And they look sick compared the stock brakes for the 328i. __________________ New - 2013 - 320i - 15% Tint - Future Mods ( BMS Tune, Suspension, Wheels, Exhaust) Sold - 2007 328i (3-Stage Manifold - BMW Perf Intake w/Scoops - Powerbox - Magnaflow Exhaust - MMW Headers - KW Street Comfort - VMR 701s 19' w/M3 offset - BMW Strut Brace - 330I Brake Conversation - 5% Tint All Around - 8K HID Fog Lights -Angel Eyes)
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milly Captain 83 Rep 783 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 328i (e90) [9.00]	Hmm thanks guys I think I'll just either get new calipers or get it powercoated like EZ said.
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