07-09-2018, 05:59 PM | #1 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
cross drilled or slotted rotors...
So I'm a bit confused and hoping y'all can help me out here. I have a 228i M-Sport without the big brake upgrade so I'm wondering which rotors/pads I have in my car. There are so many variations that I'm confused and don't want to order the wrong parts. From my understanding--and correct me if I'm wrong--the 228i M-Sport shares the same rotors/pads as the M235i, correct? If so, what options for aftermarket cross drilled and/or slotted rotors are out there for my car? And any links to the exact products would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
|
07-18-2018, 07:58 PM | #2 | |
Private First Class
![]() 192
Rep 178
Posts |
Quote:
drilled/slotted rotors dont have any advantages for daily use other than looks . Go with a quality blank rotor, zimmerman still makes theirs in Germany and they're excellent. |
|
Appreciate
1
hwntime272.00 |
07-19-2018, 02:53 PM | #3 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 3848
Rep 2,873
Posts |
"without the brake upgrade" is confusing - do you mean you have the base single-piston brakes or the blue Brembo's? (there is also a special big-brake kit w/ the dimpled rotors and the various colors that is often called a BBK or similar)? I think that if your 228 has the blue Brembo brakes, then it will also have the 340/345 rotors - I'm told they are identical between 228 and 235, but stock on 235 and part of the M-sport option on 228 (or perhaps another option package?). Apparently this is confusing for the manufacturers as well, so best to send them your vin to verify.
|
Appreciate
1
hwntime272.00 |
07-19-2018, 03:37 PM | #4 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-19-2018, 03:39 PM | #5 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-19-2018, 04:17 PM | #6 |
Car Geek
3626
Rep 3,592
Posts |
Option 1. Without the M-Sport package is 312x24 front, 300x20 rear
Option 2. With the M-Sport package but without M-Sport brakes is 330x24 front, 300x20 rear (up to 07/2014) Option 3. M-Sport brakes is 340x30 front, 345x24 rear It sounds like you are option 1 if your car was built after 07/2014 or option 2 if built before then: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=34_1949 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=34_1970 Last edited by aerobod; 07-19-2018 at 04:25 PM.. |
Appreciate
1
hwntime272.00 |
07-19-2018, 04:30 PM | #7 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
Quote:
![]() My car was 6/14 so it looks like I have the 330x24 and 300x20. Last edited by hwntime; 07-19-2018 at 04:39 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-19-2018, 04:56 PM | #8 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 3848
Rep 2,873
Posts |
I'm starting to look into this more seriously; there is a good thread on here someplace discussing the swap. I think it takes rotors, backing plates, and calipers; plus some software recoding. I'm going to see if the dealership will give me a break on it rather than replace my stock rotors under warranty. The REAL big brake kit probably requires 18" wheels so I'd rather not go that route.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-19-2018, 05:28 PM | #9 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-20-2018, 04:18 PM | #10 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() 1165
Rep 1,931
Posts |
post your vin or post what packages the car has by looking up your vin online.
Everyone is just guessing at what you have so you will never have an answer. You probably have the 228 with Msport brakes which are blue with a M logo (made by brembo). The Mperformance BBK is a completely seperate kit altogether. The Msport brakes also have a Mperformance Rotor upgrade which is larger than stock but not the Mperformance BBK kit.
__________________
www.nybmwcca.org
Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic |
Appreciate
0
|
07-22-2018, 01:37 PM | #11 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 272
Rep 823
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-22-2018, 02:09 PM | #12 | |
Car Geek
3626
Rep 3,592
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
hwntime272.00 |
08-04-2018, 01:18 AM | #13 |
Private First Class
![]() ![]() 42
Rep 105
Posts |
Ifr you're looking to upgrade to big brakes this kit is a real bargain. You'll need to check and see if it fits your car and wheels:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ow-34112221446 I already have the Blue Brembos on my M235i so I upgraded to this 2-piece kit. I just installed them today and, so far, I'm very happy with the Hawk HPS 5 pads. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble.../014586ecskt1/ Last edited by Lipper; 08-07-2018 at 02:30 AM.. |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|