bmw performance brakes

nickobmwe87 · 02-23-2015, 05:36 AM

hey guys im new in the forum and it is my first topic.i have a question i've got a 2009 bmw e87 116i and i found a set of bmw performance brakes on a site.the thing is that i have 16'' rims on my car.will i be able to fit the brakes or ill need spacers or do i have to buy and new rim and wheels for my car?

david in germany · 02-23-2015, 08:34 AM

You will need at least 17" wheels if I recall.

Solo_M_Tech · 02-23-2015, 06:03 PM

Yeah 17's are a minimum. I have the performance brakes and my 17" style 262 wheels barely clear. Around 3mm clearance between the caliper and wheel.

nickobmwe87 · 02-24-2015, 12:03 PM

thanks mate

thats awesome..i thought of the idea to use the h&R wheel spacers but im not sure it will work..just to be sure you are talking about the 6 pistons brakes right?

Solo_M_Tech · 02-24-2015, 03:20 PM

yes exactly!

MADALPHA · 06-10-2015, 03:17 PM

Hi everyone, I'm interested in upgrading my stock brake system (2005 120i) but have had no luck finding an aftermarket set of performance rotors and pads for the 1er. I was recently informed that the 135i shares the same "knuckles" as the 120i and that a complete swap could be done. Has anyone done this before (I'm sure someone has). If so would you be so kind as to send me to the correct thread with the information or to the 1er member who did the swap. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
JR

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nickobmwe87 New Member 8 Rep 7 Posts Drives: e87 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 bmw e87 [0.00]	bmw performance brakes hey guys im new in the forum and it is my first topic.i have a question i've got a 2009 bmw e87 116i and i found a set of bmw performance brakes on a site.the thing is that i have 16'' rims on my car.will i be able to fit the brakes or ill need spacers or do i have to buy and new rim and wheels for my car? Attached Images
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02-23-2015, 08:34 AM	#2
david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	You will need at least 17" wheels if I recall.
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Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	Yeah 17's are a minimum. I have the performance brakes and my 17" style 262 wheels barely clear. Around 3mm clearance between the caliper and wheel. __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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nickobmwe87 New Member 8 Rep 7 Posts Drives: e87 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 bmw e87 [0.00]	bmw performance thanks mate thats awesome..i thought of the idea to use the h&R wheel spacers but im not sure it will work..just to be sure you are talking about the 6 pistons brakes right? Attached Images
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Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	yes exactly! Attached Images __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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MADALPHA New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 120i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone, I'm interested in upgrading my stock brake system (2005 120i) but have had no luck finding an aftermarket set of performance rotors and pads for the 1er. I was recently informed that the 135i shares the same "knuckles" as the 120i and that a complete swap could be done. Has anyone done this before (I'm sure someone has). If so would you be so kind as to send me to the correct thread with the information or to the 1er member who did the swap. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks JR
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