brakes

[130iguy]

sooo after a little jaunt around Mt Nebo last night with some mates i realised just how shitty the stock brakes are...

started looking around at my options, and need some advice..

if i get the BMWP will i need to upgrade the reservoir to compensate for the bigger calipers?

are there are aftermarket companies that anyone has used that would potentially be useful?

what have you guys done?
would a 135i M-sport set of brakes be better than what i currently have? (i'm thinking not)

[gazz]

Check Zeckhausen racing.

[Drawn05]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

sooo after a little jaunt around Mt Nebo last night with some mates i realised just how shitty the stock brakes are...

started looking around at my options, and need some advice..

if i get the BMWP will i need to upgrade the reservoir to compensate for the bigger calipers?

are there are aftermarket companies that anyone has used that would potentially be useful?

what have you guys done?
would a 135i M-sport set of brakes be better than what i currently have? (i'm thinking not)

I have the BMW perf. brakes for the 128i and they are light years better than the stock ones.

For some reason the 128i kit doesnt come with the rear calipers though I am picking some up for $400 from europe. The 130i kit does come with the rear brembo calipers and you can find a complete set for about $1500-2000

I think the only alteration needed is to code $102 - re-inforced brake system - and $100 - Usable load increase - to your cars VO.

From my understanding, the BMW perf. brakes are superior to the stock 135i brakes but obviously the 135i brakes are also much more superior to the 125/130 stock brakes

[130iguy]

just for a bit of entertainment i fired off an email to brisbane bmw this afternoon to get a price from them. the response:

The only performance brake option for your vehicle is a front axle retrofit
This is similar to what is fitted to 135i as standard with 6 pot callipers clamping slotted and ventilated brake discs

Parts cost
$3102.50 for the kit
Labour to fit, bleed brakes and update software
$792
Brake fluid
$50

Total cost
$3944.50 incl gst

If you have any further questions or would like to get this done please let me know

my reaction


nearly 4k for stock 135 brakes? gotta be joking

would i be correct in my assumption that this is what i need/would actually fit onto my car? http://www.bmminiparts.com/DiagramVi...981&MOSP=48927

Originally Posted by gazz

Check Zeckhausen racing.

[Tit]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

sooo after a little jaunt around Mt Nebo last night with some mates i realised just how shitty the stock brakes are...

started looking around at my options, and need some advice..

if i get the BMWP will i need to upgrade the reservoir to compensate for the bigger calipers?

are there are aftermarket companies that anyone has used that would potentially be useful?

what have you guys done?
would a 135i M-sport set of brakes be better than what i currently have? (i'm thinking not)

Not sure about the 130, but the 123d/125i rear disks and handbrake system are different to the 135i, hence the difference in the rear caliper. 135i/BWMP rear calipers are not a direct bolt-on for the non 135i coupe's....

[RimasRS]

Originally Posted by Drawn05

From my understanding, the BMW perf. brakes are superior to the stock 135i brakes but obviously the 135i brakes are also much more superior to the 125/130 stock brakes

There is no difference between Perf brakes and 135i just different color

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by RimasRS

There is no difference between Perf brakes and 135i just different color

good to know

looks like i'll be hunting down an aftermarket company then

[Smiley1175]

Jumping to larger calipers is a major jump if you're having fade on the street.
Assuming you're currently only running stock setup I'd suggest,
A) Better brake fluid
B) Better pads
C) Slotted rotors

I'd really be surprised if after this you still need a larger brake setup.
I loved the pedal feel in my 130i, much better than the 135i, but obviously standard setup is for street orientated driving, pumping more heat into them would make them fade but the 3 items mentioned above would solve most problems.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Jumping to larger calipers is a major jump if you're having fade on the street.
Assuming you're currently only running stock setup I'd suggest,
A) Better brake fluid
B) Better pads
C) Slotted rotors

I'd really be surprised if after this you still need a larger brake setup.
I loved the pedal feel in my 130i, much better than the 135i, but obviously standard setup is for street orientated driving, pumping more heat into them would make them fade but the 3 items mentioned above would solve most problems.

i just figure if i am going to upgrade the pads i should upgrade the rotors and if i am going to upgrade those, then i should do the calipers as well..

[TimMc]

I know a couple of 130 owners in Brisbane who may have new/unused BMW performance sets for sale for a good price. PM me if you're interested.

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

i just figure if i am going to upgrade the pads i should upgrade the rotors and if i am going to upgrade those, then i should do the calipers as well..

... it's only money ... upgrade the engine, the chassis, the body ... 911 GT2 RS not a bad place to end up!

[alik01]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

... it's only money ... upgrade the engine, the chassis, the body ... 911 GT2 RS not a bad place to end up!

GT3 RS 4.0 is an even better place...

[sbce90]

I'm almost at the stage of installing a set of 135i brakes to my 3er (hopefully try it by the end of this week!). I'll let you know how it goes for me.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by SBC

I'm almost at the stage of installing a set of 135i brakes to my 3er (hopefully try it by the end of this week!). I'll let you know how it goes for me.

i'll be especially interested to hear how you go with the rears!

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by alik01

GT3 RS 4.0 is an even better place...

why not the Carrera GT while we are at it

[sbce90]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

i'll be especially interested to hear how you go with the rears!

Your problem is that you have a 130i which has different rears as already mentioned. But.. I thought the 130i COULD get full BMWP kit.. meh.

Anyway my set up is totally guess work. 135i fronts should fit, and word has it that the stock rear calipers fit on stock rotors so I'm gonna try it. Just a gamble.. but would look sex if it works.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by SBC

Your problem is that you have a 130i which has different rears as already mentioned. But.. I thought the 130i COULD get full BMWP kit.. meh.

according to brisbane bmw i cant, but on the BMMINIparts site they do sell a full kit...... who knows, either way its probably too much to only step up to a 135i level of braking when for not much more, superior aftermarket options are available

Originally Posted by RaihaX

why not the Carrera GT while we are at it

one 911 Sport Classic please

[Jeef Beef]

Originally Posted by SBC

Your problem is that you have a 130i which has different rears as already mentioned. But.. I thought the 130i COULD get full BMWP kit.. meh.

Anyway my set up is totally guess work. 135i fronts should fit, and word has it that the stock rear calipers fit on stock rotors so I'm gonna try it. Just a gamble.. but would look sex if it works.

What the...what happened to no longer dumping money so you can upgrade?

[Jeef Beef]

OP, you might want to try upgrading just pads and calipers first to see if that solves it. There might not be a need to blow big dollars on BMWP stuff.

[Jeef Beef]

Also, just made a ragecomic to represent your thought process in this thread. I think it went well.

[Rivenscyr]

lol

[janus77]

oh yes, he's got him! hehe, nice.