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      11-04-2018, 10:30 PM   #1
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Are the optional M Sport brakes on the 330i the same size as those on the M340i?

Does anyone know if the M sport brakes on a 330 and a M340 will have the same brake disc dimensions? Thanks.
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I believe they are the same..I have them on my 320i. Only downfall is that they squeal like hell in the winter!!
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I believe they are the same..I have them on my 320i. Only downfall is that they squeal like hell in the winter!!
Yes I believe you are right. And ya mine sqeaked like crazy too lol
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Yes I believe you are right. And ya mine sqeaked like crazy too lol
It's terrible, I brought it is because of the noise and my car does has this loud clunk when in reverse only when it's cold out, in took it in 5 times and they don't know what it is.. I gave up but almost positive that it has something to do with the brakes and locking up in the cold..
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Does anyone know if the M sport brakes on a 330 and a M340 will have the same brake disc dimensions? Thanks.
On the F3X the 330 msport brakes (blue caliper) = standard 340
340 msport brakes (blue caliper) are bigger than standard

However with no standard model m340 the blue caliper msport upgrade for the 330 could be the same. I think more likely is there will be an intermediate size for the 330 but still smaller than the M340
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All of the blue calipers are the same (Brembo) they are used in the M2,M3, M4 and as an option on most other BMW models. The squeaking discussed above is because of the pads not the calipers, basically the moisture creates a rust layer and you have to generate heat to work that layer off. Not a big issue. There are some very good aftermarket pad options that not only resolve this issue but also reduce brake dust.
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All of the blue calipers are the same (Brembo) they are used in the M2,M3, M4 and as an option on most other BMW models. The squeaking discussed above is because of the pads not the calipers, basically the moisture creates a rust layer and you have to generate heat to work that layer off. Not a big issue. There are some very good aftermarket pad options that not only resolve this issue but also reduce brake dust.
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The only difference is the size of the rotor paired with that caliper is different between the applications. I.e. the rotors on a F30 340i with the blue M-Sport brakes are smaller than the rotors on an M3. Same calipers though.
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Yes I believe you are right. And ya mine sqeaked like crazy too lol
It's terrible, I brought it is because of the noise and my car does has this loud clunk when in reverse only when it's cold out, in took it in 5 times and they don't know what it is.. I gave up but almost positive that it has something to do with the brakes and locking up in the cold..
Sounds like you're describing the brake pads shifting. Nothing to worry about. This is not unusual in fixed caliper braking systems.
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On the F3X the 330 msport brakes (blue caliper) = standard 340
340 msport brakes (blue caliper) are bigger than standard

However with no standard model m340 the blue caliper msport upgrade for the 330 could be the same. I think more likely is there will be an intermediate size for the 330 but still smaller than the M340
on mine f30 330i dimensions of msport brakes are: front rotor 370 mm with 4 pistons caliper, rear rotor 345 mm with 2 pistons caliper.
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All of the blue calipers are the same (Brembo) they are used in the M2,M3, M4 and as an option on most other BMW models. The squeaking discussed above is because of the pads not the calipers, basically the moisture creates a rust layer and you have to generate heat to work that layer off. Not a big issue. There are some very good aftermarket pad options that not only resolve this issue but also reduce brake dust.
Hi

I have a 2021 330e with M breaks and they make a terrible noise when I stop for red.
Which aftermarket brands would you recommend to solve this issue here, Bmw Denmark is not working very much for solving this problem.
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All of the blue calipers are the same (Brembo) they are used in the M2,M3, M4 and as an option on most other BMW models. The squeaking discussed above is because of the pads not the calipers, basically the moisture creates a rust layer and you have to generate heat to work that layer off. Not a big issue. There are some very good aftermarket pad options that not only resolve this issue but also reduce brake dust.
That was true for F series but totally different for G series.

For G series
M3/4 Calipers are a totally different design than regular 3 series, I think they are based on Brembo GT calipers like the ones Porsche uses.

M340i Track Pack calipers are basically 5/7 series and also X3M calipers but using different sizes rotors depending on application.
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