335i front brake change question

Project Elite · 12-30-2015, 09:49 PM

Just got a set of 335i calipers and brake pads together to upgrade on my 328i. This is my first BMW and I have no idea how to remove the brake pads. Thanks in advance.

Project Elite · 12-31-2015, 05:38 PM

Anyone? I'm looking at the front and its held in place by some metal clip over two small poles. Never tackled a bmw before so don't want to break anything.

oceanview · 01-01-2016, 08:12 AM

Well, OEM calipers and brake pades of the US market 335i wont fit to the US 328i brake discs.
The OEM 335i has 340x30mm Diameter brake disc, the 328i has 312x24mm discs or 330x24mm with the M Sports package (P337A=Yes).
(again on US builts with stock brakes. Europe builts 328i always have 330x24mm front disc)

So before taking of the pads, make sure you have all parts that you need to upgrade to a 340x30 mm disc on front.
Do you also have the 340x30mm discs, or just caliper and brake pads?
If your drive currently has the 312mm disc installed, you will also need to replace the "PROTECTION PLATE" to match the disc size you want to install.

F3x brake variants are not just easy...
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=858607

Project Elite · 01-01-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oceanview

Well, OEM calipers and brake pades of the US market 335i wont fit to the US 328i brake discs.
The OEM 335i has 340x30mm Diameter brake disc, the 328i has 312x24mm discs or 330x24mm with the M Sports package (P337A=Yes).
(again on US builts with stock brakes. Europe builts 328i always have 330x24mm front disc)

So before taking of the pads, make sure you have all parts that you need to upgrade to a 340x30 mm disc on front.
Do you also have the 340x30mm discs, or just caliper and brake pads?
If your drive currently has the 312mm disc installed, you will also need to replace the "PROTECTION PLATE" to match the disc size you want to install.

F3x brake variants are not just easy...
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=858607

Full replacement with caliper, rotor, pad, and backing plate. My question is how to take the pads out of the brembo calipers so i can clean and paint it.

kromix · 01-01-2016, 05:27 PM

Can you put the oem 335i front brakes in the rear? is there any problem with that?

Project Elite · 01-02-2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kromix

Can you put the oem 335i front brakes in the rear? is there any problem with that?

The ebrake is definitely a problem. Backing plate isn't the same. Can't imagine it working. The brake bias would be way off too.

oceanview · 01-02-2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Project Elite

Full replacement with caliper, rotor, pad, and backing plate. My question is how to take the pads out of the brembo calipers so i can clean and paint it.

Google helps

Project Elite · 01-02-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oceanview

Google helps

I tried google and YouTube but didn't come up with anything. Guess I was searching with the wrong words. Thanks a bunch!

techwhiz · 01-18-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kromix

Can you put the oem 335i front brakes in the rear? is there any problem with that?

There are a host of reason why it won't work and why you shouldn't even try.
Caliper won't fit.
Rotor won't fit.
Emergency brake wouldn't be functional even if the first two weren't an issue.

That's just for starters.

12-30-2015, 09:49 PM	#1
Project Elite Captain 137 Rep 647 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	335i front brake change question Just got a set of 335i calipers and brake pads together to upgrade on my 328i. This is my first BMW and I have no idea how to remove the brake pads. Thanks in advance.
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Project Elite Captain 137 Rep 647 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Anyone? I'm looking at the front and its held in place by some metal clip over two small poles. Never tackled a bmw before so don't want to break anything.
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oceanview Captain 207 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 335i F31 RWD Autom. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Well, OEM calipers and brake pades of the US market 335i wont fit to the US 328i brake discs. The OEM 335i has 340x30mm Diameter brake disc, the 328i has 312x24mm discs or 330x24mm with the M Sports package (P337A=Yes). (again on US builts with stock brakes. Europe builts 328i always have 330x24mm front disc) So before taking of the pads, make sure you have all parts that you need to upgrade to a 340x30 mm disc on front. Do you also have the 340x30mm discs, or just caliper and brake pads? If your drive currently has the 312mm disc installed, you will also need to replace the "PROTECTION PLATE" to match the disc size you want to install. F3x brake variants are not just easy... http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=858607 __________________ 335i F31 RWD in SB \|\| Powertrain: Active Autowerke Flash Tune Stage 1 \| AA Charge Pipe \| AA FMIC \| GFB DV+ \| xHD Trans-Flash \| Quaife LSD \| Cyba 3.5" Carbon tips \|\| Chassis: 20" 405M \| Wiechers Strut Bar \| Rear M-Diffusor \|\| Brakes: 18" M-Perf Brake orange 370/345 \| EBC YellowStuff pads all around \|\| Various: LED bulbs: Fog-L. front \| Turn Signal f&r \| Brake L. \| Reverse L. \| Rear L. \| Rear Fog L. Last edited by oceanview; 01-01-2016 at 08:26 AM..
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kromix Major 263 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: '16 340i AW MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 340i (F30) [0.00]	Can you put the oem 335i front brakes in the rear? is there any problem with that?
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