335i front brake conversion enquiry

Kizzu · 08-16-2014, 03:06 PM

so, I am going to buy a set of front calipers from a 335i to fit them to my 125i. will I need the brake carriers too or just the calipers and will they fit bolt on?
thanks in advance lads

andrey_gta · 08-16-2014, 03:17 PM

Yes you need the complete caliper with carrier - you will need 335i Rotors

Have fun

In the future look for Light weight front 335i 2-pieace rotors to save on weight

Kizzu · 08-16-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Yes you need the complete caliper with carrier - you will need 335i Rotors

Have fun

In the future look for Light weight front 335i 2-pieace rotors to save on weight

That's mainly why I bought them and not the 135i calipers as they are lighter so I won't upset the weight distribution of the car

thanks mate

Pyrat 2 · 08-16-2014, 03:34 PM

I just replaced my 330i front calipers and rotors with 335i calipers and rotors. I bought partially loaded rebuilt calipers and they came with carriers so I didn't need to buy them separately.

chris82 · 08-18-2014, 08:35 AM

Good luck with it. Should be a great upgrade. Turner sells rebuilt 335i calipers for real cheap so check them out.

Kizzu · 08-18-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisar82

Good luck with it. Should be a great upgrade. Turner sells rebuilt 335i calipers for real cheap so check them out.

got mine for 200$ for the front calipers and carriers. thought it was a good bargain

chris82 · 08-18-2014, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzu

got mine for 200$ for the front calipers and carriers. thought it was a good bargain

Absolutely it was a good bargain!

Pyrat 2 · 08-21-2014, 09:31 PM

Yep. These are what I bought. Works great and is a nice brake upgrade.

http://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?i=1&ssq...&x=-574&y=-130

Anyone put these on as an upgrade to the 135 brakes? They have larger diameter and thickness than the factory Brembos which have been proven to not be able to take the abuse of the track

Kizzu · 08-24-2014, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

Yep. These are what I bought. Works great and is a nice brake upgrade.

http://www.partsgeek.com/ss/?i=1&ssq...&x=-574&y=-130

Anyone put these on as an upgrade to the 135 brakes? They have larger diameter and thickness than the factory Brembos which have been proven to not be able to take the abuse of the track

I agree that maybe 335i brakes are more consistent and more resistant to abuse BUT, Personally if I had to own a 135i I would rather find a way out to improve my system than converting to 335i brakes.

Don't get me wrong but they are more expensive, better looking and have a decent performance so it would be a pretty ''dumb'' upgrade.

Pyrat 2 · 08-24-2014, 07:48 PM

Performance is not great, they need rebuilds due to the fragile ceramic caps and the paint discolors from the heat. Not a lot of options to enhance them. Cooling ducts would be great but there is no place for them in a 135is. Both front bumper ducts have radiators in them. 1 oil cooler and 1 radiator.

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