Brakes Upgrade

[ed6141]

As my pads and rotor are due for a change soon, I'm considering doing a small upgrade on my brakes.

BBK like Brembo, Alcon,... are out picture as I'm working on a small budget.

Below are the options that I'm exploring

1. Change to BMW performance front only
2. Change to 335 brake set front + rear
3. Change to Dixcel slotted rotor + pad, front + rear

Below are my preference/criteria

1. Performance
2. Value for money
3. Aesthetics /Looks

Which option will your choose.

Thks for your advise and comments.

 

[ac323]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

As my pads and rotor are due for a change soon, I'm considering doing a small upgrade on my brakes.

BBK like Brembo, Alcon,... are out picture as I'm working on a small budget.

Below are the options that I'm exploring

1. Change to BMW performance front only - $2XXX
2. Change to 335 brake set front + rear - $ 1XXX
3. Change to Dixcel slotted rotor + pad, front + rear- $1XXX

Below are my preference/criteria

1. Performance
2. Value for money
3. Aesthetics /Looks

Which option will your choose.

My ride E90 LCI 320. Thks for your advise and comments.

Hi ed,

go for 335i, at least got front and rear.....more balance......




* besides 335i OEM rotol is bigger than performance BBK rotol ..........
cheers

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

Sound logical. Thks ac323.

 

[14m3]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

If you plan to get Brembo, let me know. I have a complete new rear kit in red with cross drill for E9x 320. Its BNIB and waiting for new owner

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

If you plan to get Brembo, let me know. I have a complete new rear kit in red with cross drill for E9x 320. Its BNIB and waiting for new owner

Brembo will be nice but it is out of my budget.

Hope you will find a new owner soon Thks.

 

[ac323]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

Brembo will be nice but it is out of my budget.

Hope you will find a new owner soon Thks.

no worries, am sure you can get a good rates form him.........










no harm
cheers

 

[TripleM]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

The 335 brakes will make your car stops better but the rolling resistance is higher due to increased unsprung weight.
FC will be slightly worse too I think.

 

[ac323]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

The 335 brakes will make your car stops better but the rolling resistance is higher due to increased unsprung weight.
FC will be slightly worse too I think.

i am having this set-up on my sluggish E90.....FC seems ok..










cheers

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

The 335 brakes will make your car stops better but the rolling resistance is higher due to increased unsprung weight.
FC will be slightly worse too I think.

Thks for highlighting this issue. Never though of it.

 

[firehorse]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

when I fixed my bmw performance brakes front & back on my 320i, my friend bought a used 335 front & back for his 323i
we tried both and the 335 brakes performs so much better

if u are working on a budget, 335 brakes make a lot of sense

 

[ac323]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

when I fixed my bmw performance brakes front & back on my 320i, my friend bought a used 335 front & back for his 323i
we tried both and the 335 brakes performs so much better

if u are working on a budget, 335 brakes make a lot of sense

335i brakes rocks.............can stop 306hp and 400nm sure goooooood








cheers

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

when I fixed my bmw performance brakes front & back on my 320i, my friend bought a used 335 front & back for his 323i
we tried both and the 335 brakes performs so much better

if u are working on a budget, 335 brakes make a lot of sense

This comparison is certainly useful for me.

 

[gohty]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

335 Front & Rear second-hand if you are on a budget is the best bet. But note the condition of the calipers and rotors before you commit.

An alternative, if you want all brand new, is to use the following set-up:

Front -- 6pot BMW Performance Brakes
Rear -- 335i rear calipers + aftermarket rotors

Total cost is around 4k. Good looks and stops well. I have driven 335 as well and I think that both brake set-ups are comparable. Benefit of this set-up is that it looks nice lol. Rear Performance Brakes are available as well but they are merely 2 pot calipers and are smaller than the 335 rears. Further they need fabrication for the rear rotors to fit.

 

[tomace]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

As my pads and rotor are due for a change soon, I'm considering doing a small upgrade on my brakes.

BBK like Brembo, Alcon,... are out picture as I'm working on a small budget.

Below are the options that I'm exploring

1. Change to BMW performance front only - $2XXX
2. Change to 335 brake set front + rear - $ 1XXX
3. Change to Dixcel slotted rotor + pad, front + rear- $1XXX

Below are my preference/criteria

1. Performance
2. Value for money
3. Aesthetics /Looks

Which option will your choose.

My ride E90 LCI 320. Thks for your advise and comments.

335 seems e best choice basing on yur preference.

Only concern is unsprung weight but can lessen it by matching with after market rotors. Balance braking is main factor when upgrading of yur brakes. Thus 335 best!! Stop better than 320i 300mm size rotors & comes as a set (as per Alvin mentioned)

Only question is if u wanna spray it to yur choice of colors?

Cheers ~~



** Yur state price for 335i is used set or new? with rotors, pads?

 

[stevenwu]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

To add, 335 brake is very econimical to run since the OEM rotor and pads are cheap. Pads change is about total less than S$400 (front and rear). Rotor wise, I believe it about avg S$150/pc (front and rear)......

Rotor can last for at least 100 000km (non-tracked)
front pad can last at least 28 000km (non-tracked)
Rear pad can last at least 50 000km (non-tracked)

Hope this help.
Best of all, no sizzzzz sound....progressive

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

335 Front & Rear second-hand if you are on a budget is the best bet. But note the condition of the calipers and rotors before you commit.

An alternative, if you want all brand new, is to use the following set-up:

Front -- 6pot BMW Performance Brakes
Rear -- 335i rear calipers + aftermarket rotors

Total cost is around 4k. Good looks and stops well. I have driven 335 as well and I think that both brake set-ups are comparable. Benefit of this set-up is that it looks nice lol. Rear Performance Brakes are available as well but they are merely 2 pot calipers and are smaller than the 335 rears. Further they need fabrication for the rear rotors to fit.

Looking at 2nd hand 335 set. Thks for the advice.

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

335 seems e best choice basing on yur preference.

Only concern is unsprung weight but can lessen it by matching with after market rotors. Balance braking is main factor when upgrading of yur brakes. Thus 335 best!! Stop better than 320i 300mm size rotors & comes as a set (as per Alvin mentioned)

Only question is if u wanna spray it to yur choice of colors?

Cheers ~~



** Yur state price for 335i is used set or new? with rotors, pads?

With all the comments so far, incline toward 335 brakes.

May consider to spray to different color if damage is not big

Prices quoted for 335 is based used set.

Thanks Tomace.

 

[ed6141]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

To add, 335 brake is very econimical to run since the OEM rotor and pads are cheap. Pads change is about total less than S$400 (front and rear). Rotor wise, I believe it about avg S$150/pc (front and rear)......

Rotor can last for at least 100 000km (non-tracked)
front pad can last at least 28 000km (non-tracked)
Rear pad can last at least 50 000km (non-tracked)

Hope this help.
Best of all, no sizzzzz sound....progressive

Bro Stevenwu, thks for sharing the running cost.

Looks reasonable and most impt like you say no szzzzz sound.

 

[tomace]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

With all the comments so far, incline toward 335 brakes.

May consider to spray to different color if damage is not big

Prices quoted for 335 is based used set.

Thanks Tomace.

Im also incline towards 335i lolz....

As per ac323 signature : mod is the way to go ~~~ MTL

Yur stated price sibei wu hua! check e caliper for wear & tear..


Cheers ~~

 

[dave]

Re: Brakes Upgrade

Looking at 2nd hand 335 set. Thks for the advice.

Do remember 335 rear is not direct fit. Need to modify the inner drum for hand brake.