BMW F32 435i gets a brake upgrade
BMW F32 435I GETS A BRAKE SYSTEM UPGRADE
For many owners, improving the braking system of their performance car is just as important as the visual upgrades. European Auto Source just completed the brake system upgrade on this BMW F32 435i which now allows the 435i Coupe to bring us to a halt in emergency situations and to also help slow us down so we can enter a corner without flying off the track. Upgrading a brake system usually involves changing the brake pads, upgrading the brake fluid, calipers and rotors.
The owner of this BMW 435i Coupe opted for an OEM upgrade. The BMW M Performance offers their brake system at about $2,300. The Brembo-engineered high-performance 4-piston aluminum fixed caliper on the front axle and 2-piston aluminum fixed caliper on the rear axle add a stunning new look and the braking power of the new BMW M3 and BMW M4.
Available in M Performance Red, Yellow, or Orange – all with an M logo – the high-performance braking system can easily match the color of your car and wheels.
Included in the set is the drilled and grooved, internally-ventilated lightweight brake disk to assure that your brake maintain optimal temperature. To ensure the proper function side of things, BMW requires at least 18-inch wheels to be utilized.
Article courtesy of BMW Blog
Replacement Brakes
Replacement brakes for your passenger vehicle
Your brake pads and discs should be well maintained therefore giving you optimal wear life. Usually your brakes should last you 25,000 to 30,000 kilometres. But this all depends on the material or compound and the bedding-in process of course.
Replacement brakes should always be fitted in pairs, meaning replacing brake pads and discs, left and right axle. In the case of budget you should at least have your discs skimmed by your nearest brake and clutch fitment centre. This ensures that the discs are back to an even surface which is an essential part for the pads to bed-in.
Your pads’ wear life are being severely compromised if you choose not to skim or replace your discs while replacing your pads. An uneven disc surface may lead to brake noise or squealing, less bite and as mentioned less wear life.
In some cases brakes can last even longer when one simply follow the manufacturers’ bedding-in instructions. You can read more here. You can also read more about bedding in new discs here.
5 General basic points
- Minimal pressure for first 150km with speeds of 80 kilometres per hour.
- Look that the pad surface sweeps (contact with disc – braking band) accross the entire disc width.
- Make a further 10 stops from 100kph to 20kph.
- Let brakes cool down to touch when parked.
- Remember new discs take longer to bed in. Read more.
Hope this helps you to get more value out of your new replacement brakes. Always make sure that you have a professional or qualified mechanic fit your brake pads and discs. Always follow the given bedding-in instructions and only fit the brakes suitable for your make and model.
Keep it safe on the road.