BMW Performance Brakes
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jnoelq
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Re: BMW Performance Brakes
Heya Scooby, from my personal experience of purchasing and retrofitting the Performance BBK from PML, there's a bit of software "sync-ing" to be done with our OBC.
Basically the new set of brakes will have to be recognized by our Bimmer's OBC for:
1) Brake pad wear indicator
2) DTC sync-ing & calibration
My ride spent 2 whole days in PML to get the software issues sorted out cos there some initial "teething problems" on PML's side. Hope that after numerous retrofits that have taken place they'd be able to sort out the issue faster.
I believe other brands don't face such software issues is because there weren't any designed for them to start with. With BMW Performance Brakes being an OEM set, it's rather comprehensive in terms of their package coverage, not simply just the hardware but software included.
Hope this helps. Cheers!
Scooby75;456451 said:
Heya Scooby, from my personal experience of purchasing and retrofitting the Performance BBK from PML, there's a bit of software "sync-ing" to be done with our OBC.
Basically the new set of brakes will have to be recognized by our Bimmer's OBC for:
1) Brake pad wear indicator
2) DTC sync-ing & calibration
My ride spent 2 whole days in PML to get the software issues sorted out cos there some initial "teething problems" on PML's side. Hope that after numerous retrofits that have taken place they'd be able to sort out the issue faster.
I believe other brands don't face such software issues is because there weren't any designed for them to start with. With BMW Performance Brakes being an OEM set, it's rather comprehensive in terms of their package coverage, not simply just the hardware but software included.
Hope this helps. Cheers!
jnoelq
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Re: BMW Performance Brakes
Heya Scooby, did ask the tech guys at PML and they said that the DTC and all the other driving aids will still function but not at their manufactured design optimum.
And of course the other major issue will be warranty if yours is a new ride......*touch wood* that nothing goes wrong should one decide to retrofit with any other after-market brands.
Cheers!
Scooby75;456652 said:Bro jnoelq.....thanks. just also wondering in this case if a non-BMW performance BBK was installed, will it jeopardize the DTC function? not too concerned about brake pad wear indication though.
Heya Scooby, did ask the tech guys at PML and they said that the DTC and all the other driving aids will still function but not at their manufactured design optimum.
And of course the other major issue will be warranty if yours is a new ride......*touch wood* that nothing goes wrong should one decide to retrofit with any other after-market brands.
Cheers!
jnoelq
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Re: BMW Performance Brakes
Hey there, I've had mine done at PML and have been running on it for about a month now. So far no issues with the fuel consumption & pickup.
With respect to what you mentioned, I don't think having a BBK will have any effect on fuel consumption and pickup not unless you've got binding brake pads that's constantly in contact with your rotors even without any brake pedal application. May wanna bring it back to where you've got it installed for check-up.
Cheers!
mb1802003;457545 said:
Hey there, I've had mine done at PML and have been running on it for about a month now. So far no issues with the fuel consumption & pickup.
With respect to what you mentioned, I don't think having a BBK will have any effect on fuel consumption and pickup not unless you've got binding brake pads that's constantly in contact with your rotors even without any brake pedal application. May wanna bring it back to where you've got it installed for check-up.
Cheers!
mybmmer318
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Re: BMW Performance Brakes
i realise for those who install these BBKs complain about consumption and slower acceleration is true.. they weigh a ton man! Only the front rotors alone is damn heavy!! Mine just arrived yeaterday and i nearly hurt my back while removing them from the boxes.. was also wondering for the rear is there any issues about parking brake modification if fitting them.. think gotta try them out and will know if there is any modification issues..
i realise for those who install these BBKs complain about consumption and slower acceleration is true.. they weigh a ton man! Only the front rotors alone is damn heavy!! Mine just arrived yeaterday and i nearly hurt my back while removing them from the boxes.. was also wondering for the rear is there any issues about parking brake modification if fitting them.. think gotta try them out and will know if there is any modification issues..
mybmmer318
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Re: BMW Performance Brakes
So far any 320 bros fitted these brakes? These kit do not come with brake carriers and was wondering if they are a direct fit onto the chassis or need to add modify/stock carriers like upgrading to 335i brakes. Please advise.
So far any 320 bros fitted these brakes? These kit do not come with brake carriers and was wondering if they are a direct fit onto the chassis or need to add modify/stock carriers like upgrading to 335i brakes. Please advise.
Re: BMW Performance Brakes
Nope.
I've done 36 set of Brembo GT BBK, 23 set of Stoptech BBK, I'm running Brembo GT BBK myself....never update software.
Don't rely on the OBD/Idrive too much, regular servicing & visual inspection on pads & hoses are better.
Ai Brembo mai?
'The Great White'
tom_ting;463559 said:
Nope.
I've done 36 set of Brembo GT BBK, 23 set of Stoptech BBK, I'm running Brembo GT BBK myself....never update software.
Don't rely on the OBD/Idrive too much, regular servicing & visual inspection on pads & hoses are better.
Ai Brembo mai?
'The Great White'
