BMW Performance Brakes

thezone135i · 02-27-2015, 02:33 AM

My 135i needs new brakes (the whole lot) and I have been offered a full set of BMW performance brakes in gold for $2,500 inc gold calipers etc. They look pretty cool but I'm wondering if anyone has had these fitted and opinion of them. Also I'm wondering if the gold calipers will clash with my sedona red duco? I cant seem to find any pics of this combination.

Cheers

sliderpass · 02-27-2015, 02:54 AM

They are identical to the original 135i calipers, just a different colour. There is no performance benefit in upgrading.

Simon

thezone135i · 02-27-2015, 03:56 AM

Hey Simon, I realise this, but I need new rotors and pads all round and to upgrade just the rotors to the perf ones its gonna be this kind of price anyway?

I just want to make sure the pedal feel is the same with the perf rotors.

jksgoh · 02-27-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thezone135i

My 135i needs new brakes (the whole lot) and I have been offered a full set of BMW performance brakes in gold for $2,500 inc gold calipers etc. They look pretty cool but I'm wondering if anyone has had these fitted and opinion of them. Also I'm wondering if the gold calipers will clash with my sedona red duco? I cant seem to find any pics of this combination.

Cheers

where can you get the perf brakes for 2500?

_Ryan_ · 02-27-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thezone135i

Hey Simon, I realise this, but I need new rotors and pads all round and to upgrade just the rotors to the perf ones its gonna be this kind of price anyway?

I just want to make sure the pedal feel is the same with the perf rotors.

Sounds a little over priced, ECS stock various rotor options, or speak to Racebrakes or similar locally.

thezone135i · 02-27-2015, 06:12 PM

Id rather not say where just yet. I would rather stick to oem. I put RB.com 2 piece rotors and their "special" pads on my gti and the pedal feel was shit.

aitbgitw · 03-10-2015, 12:17 AM

Im also up for a new set of brakes for my 135i ! First set - 70kkms. how many kms did your original ones last you ?

Found this local site which will sell Zimmerman Discs and pads ( front and rear ) incl wear sensor for $695AUD delivered. Discs are the same part number as those stocked at ECS.com

Are Zimmerman pads reliable - wear ok ? Im thinking of getting the Discs + sensors $470 del. and purchasing OEM pads from BMW, as I'm satisfied with 70kkms from the first set ! Unless anyone knows of better/ inexpensive pads ?

froop · 03-10-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aitbgitw

Im also up for a new set of brakes for my 135i ! First set - 70kkms. how many kms did your original ones last you ?

Found this local site which will sell Zimmerman Discs and pads ( front and rear ) incl wear sensor for $695AUD delivered. Discs are the same part number as those stocked at ECS.com

Are Zimmerman pads reliable - wear ok ? Im thinking of getting the Discs + sensors $470 del. and purchasing OEM pads from BMW, as I'm satisfied with 70kkms from the first set ! Unless anyone knows of better/ inexpensive pads ?

What site is this?

Giveway74 · 03-10-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by froop

What site is this?

+1

froop · 03-10-2015, 06:49 PM

Forgot to add before the hijack, but I have the BMWP brakes on mine and they look awesome. Can't say I've seen them on Sedona red but I'm sure they'd look fine. That price you are getting them for is great when you factor in that you get fresh OEM calipers, OEM pads, OEM discs and the brake wear sensors in addition to being able to recoup some of the cost by selling the old calipers to someone with a 125i or 130i looking to upgrade.

My advice would be to go for it. Too many people see this as a $2500 "upgrade" when it fact you're just paying for a brake job and a caliper paint job in reality and the price after selling the old calipers is the same or better than just buying all new OEM replacements.

aitbgitw · 03-10-2015, 07:33 PM

www.clickableautomotive.com.au

checked with ECS tuning, and Turner Motorsport and with a 0.77 conversion rate, these guys seem quite competitive ! Mind you there was an additional USD$400 charge for shipping with the US based shops.

Mileage for first set of brakes + better pad options anyone ??

woosh · 03-10-2015, 07:55 PM

Damn that's cheap

Moocow · 03-10-2015, 11:46 PM

i bought Cool Carbon pads, never again. They are extremely noisey! To the point where people stop and stare. Squeal like a biatch!

Can't wait to get rid of them. Lack of brake dust has been awesome though.

Alpha Trion · 03-11-2015, 05:51 AM

i got myself a set of slotted and drilled rotors from 88rotors.com matched with Bendix Euro+ pads and shitload better than stock.

Cheaper than ECS as well.

froop · 03-11-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moocow

i bought Cool Carbon pads, never again. They are extremely noisey! To the point where people stop and stare. Squeal like a biatch!

Can't wait to get rid of them. Lack of brake dust has been awesome though.

Mine never made any noise but they were pretty shit in terms of pad deposits on the brake rotors. Everytime I washed the car it felt like they glued themselves to the rotors and have left crazy deposits that don't come off with use. They were also really shit on the track. For the street they were pretty good though.

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aitbgitw New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	135i Brakes Im also up for a new set of brakes for my 135i ! First set - 70kkms. how many kms did your original ones last you ? Found this local site which will sell Zimmerman Discs and pads ( front and rear ) incl wear sensor for $695AUD delivered. Discs are the same part number as those stocked at ECS.com Are Zimmerman pads reliable - wear ok ? Im thinking of getting the Discs + sensors $470 del. and purchasing OEM pads from BMW, as I'm satisfied with 70kkms from the first set ! Unless anyone knows of better/ inexpensive pads ?
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Forgot to add before the hijack, but I have the BMWP brakes on mine and they look awesome. Can't say I've seen them on Sedona red but I'm sure they'd look fine. That price you are getting them for is great when you factor in that you get fresh OEM calipers, OEM pads, OEM discs and the brake wear sensors in addition to being able to recoup some of the cost by selling the old calipers to someone with a 125i or 130i looking to upgrade. My advice would be to go for it. Too many people see this as a $2500 "upgrade" when it fact you're just paying for a brake job and a caliper paint job in reality and the price after selling the old calipers is the same or better than just buying all new OEM replacements. __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread
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aitbgitw New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M3 F80 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	www.clickableautomotive.com.au checked with ECS tuning, and Turner Motorsport and with a 0.77 conversion rate, these guys seem quite competitive ! Mind you there was an additional USD$400 charge for shipping with the US based shops. Mileage for first set of brakes + better pad options anyone ?? Attached Images
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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	i got myself a set of slotted and drilled rotors from 88rotors.com matched with Bendix Euro+ pads and shitload better than stock. Cheaper than ECS as well.
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