RQ: 135i Performance brake kit installed in 128i

Frack · 10-01-2010, 05:14 PM

what's up everyone!?!?!? on few recent bmw/1addict meets I've heard about people on here who installed 135i brake kits as well as performance brake kits in their 128i's. Unfortunately, when I really need to find it, diy it's not coming up in a search. Please provide me with some details on the install....

thnx

MikeinAlexandria · 10-01-2010, 06:54 PM

How do you like the BMW Performance exhaust and intake on your car?

Alow · 10-01-2010, 07:06 PM

I installed the 128i performance brake kit myself. Wasn't that big of a deal. I took a lot of pictures but some are dark because I worked at night. I can try to piece meal a DIY, but it won't be perfect.

Frack · 10-02-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

to OP, this is a DIY forum, not a request forum. Especially on bolt up factory modifications.

Alright boat rocker... you're not on Honda forums no more so layoff with needless comments, There is a DIY with pictures of this bolt up factory modification and all I want is to dig it up from the archive.

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How do you like the BMW Performance exhaust and intake on your car?

Love everything about it! highly recommended, IMHO if the exhaust was any louder I might just find it annoying

Lucky1 · 10-02-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alow

I installed the 128i performance brake kit myself. Wasn't that big of a deal. I took a lot of pictures but some are dark because I worked at night. I can try to piece meal a DIY, but it won't be perfect.

I've heard that you have to reprogram the ECU or something to have the DSC adjust to the new brakes...anyone know if this is true or not?

moveswiftly · 10-02-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm pretty sure it'l be as easy as: Clamp all the brake lines( or the one you're working on instead). Disconnect the brake line. Attach new rotor / caliper / pads. Connect Brake Line. And do this on all four sides. Then either bleed your brakes or change your Brake fluid to some awesome RBF 600!

Alow · 10-03-2010, 10:40 PM

Yes, BMW instructions says car has to be recoded after installation.

dj john · 10-06-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alow

Yes, BMW instructions says car has to be recoded after installation.

that,s right..bmw did this on my car when installing performance braks.

Evice · 10-06-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

to OP, this is a DIY forum, not a request forum. Especially on bolt up factory modifications.

Ha classic maxnix response. He never gets tired.

Frack · 10-21-2010, 05:25 PM

...I pulled the trigger on it. My 135i Performance brake kit is installed on beloved 128i but as good as it looks it's not compatible with existing e-brake so that's out now...
Still working out the best solutions, Stay tuned!!

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Frack Euro Member 38 Rep 482 Posts Drives: SGM e46 M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hudson Valley iTrader: (7) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i 6MT s ... [0.00] 1996 BMW 328i vert [0.00] 2019 BMW 230i Msport [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00] 2009 128i [10.00]	RQ: 135i Performance brake kit installed in 128i what's up everyone!?!?!? on few recent bmw/1addict meets I've heard about people on here who installed 135i brake kits as well as performance brake kits in their 128i's. Unfortunately, when I really need to find it, diy it's not coming up in a search. Please provide me with some details on the install.... thnx __________________ SGM e46 M
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	How do you like the BMW Performance exhaust and intake on your car?
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	I installed the 128i performance brake kit myself. Wasn't that big of a deal. I took a lot of pictures but some are dark because I worked at night. I can try to piece meal a DIY, but it won't be perfect.
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	I'm pretty sure it'l be as easy as: Clamp all the brake lines( or the one you're working on instead). Disconnect the brake line. Attach new rotor / caliper / pads. Connect Brake Line. And do this on all four sides. Then either bleed your brakes or change your Brake fluid to some awesome RBF 600! __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	Yes, BMW instructions says car has to be recoded after installation.
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10-21-2010, 05:25 PM	#10
Frack Euro Member 38 Rep 482 Posts Drives: SGM e46 M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hudson Valley iTrader: (7) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i 6MT s ... [0.00] 1996 BMW 328i vert [0.00] 2019 BMW 230i Msport [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00] 2009 128i [10.00]	...I pulled the trigger on it. My 135i Performance brake kit is installed on beloved 128i but as good as it looks it's not compatible with existing e-brake so that's out now... Still working out the best solutions, Stay tuned!! __________________ SGM e46 M
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