328i brakes. HELP

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 04:58 PM

I have a 2014 328i xdrive with m sport package which comes with the body kit. I'm looking to buy brake pads from ecs tuning and there're different options on the brake pad like for vehicle with standard brakes, m-sport and m-performance. My question is are the brakes the same as all the 328i models cause the brake calipers on mine look the same as all the 328i models so which one am I supposed to look for standard brake, m-sport, or m-performance?

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 05:48 PM

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/f/t...ke-Differences

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 06:05 PM

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https://www.turnermotorsport.com/f/t...ke-Differences

I'm guessing my car is m sport trim. Do I buy the standard brake pads or m sport brake pads

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 06:06 PM

what color are your cailipers?

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 06:08 PM

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what color are your cailipers?

Grey

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 06:10 PM

m sport

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 07:30 PM

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m sport

Don't the other 328i have grey calipers too? I have 2 piston in the front and 1 in the rear

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 08:11 PM

only if they have the m sport kit.

my car has the m sport kit and the blue upgraded brakes

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by s3ri3s1

only if they have the m sport kit.

my car has the m sport kit and the blue upgraded brakes

This is the front and rear caliper

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 08:13 PM

ohhh those are the standard brakes. get the standard pads for those

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 08:15 PM

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ohhh those are the standard brakes. get the standard pads for those

I called the dealer earlier today and they told me if I have the m sport trim I'm supposed to have m sport brake and these don't look like m sport brake at all

s3ri3s1 · 09-26-2018, 08:16 PM

ya those are definitely not the m sport package brakes. what year is your car?

cjacky · 09-26-2018, 08:27 PM

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ya those are definitely not the m sport package brakes. what year is your car?

2014

timmay77 · 09-27-2018, 03:18 AM

My car is the same way. M sport, standard brakes. The M sport brakes are TOTALLY different looking. I literally just went through this. Bought the wrong pads, had to sell them and get the right pads.

Those are standard brakes. I bought these pads.

Powerstop Z23 - 1561
Powerstop Z23 - 1613

These are M sport brakes. (do not buy these)
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1536466

cjacky · 09-27-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by timmay77

My car is the same way. M sport, standard brakes. The M sport brakes are TOTALLY different looking. I literally just went through this. Bought the wrong pads, had to sell them and get the right pads.

Those are standard brakes. I bought these pads.

Powerstop Z23 - 1561
Powerstop Z23 - 1613

These are M sport brakes. (do not buy these)
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1536466

I bought the grey 4 piston caliper off a 335i and I'm looking at these cool carbon pads from ecs tuning but it says that these pads are for vehicles with production date up to 2015 but I don't know what year were these pads from. So would they still be compatible ?

ArizonaErik · 09-29-2018, 03:30 PM

I too have a 2014 328i w MSport package. My brakes look just like yours. Looks like we both have standard brakes on an Msport package car?

bmwchue · 09-29-2018, 05:42 PM

the m sport package doesnt include m sport brakes but a slight bigger front vs a base. the m sport brake has its own package and not included in the m sport trim unless ordered when new.If you decode your vin it will say m sport package and m sport brakes. If not its just m sport trim. Hope this clears up everyones mind

timmay77 · 10-01-2018, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cjacky

I bought the grey 4 piston caliper off a 335i and I'm looking at these cool carbon pads from ecs tuning but it says that these pads are for vehicles with production date up to 2015 but I don't know what year were these pads from. So would they still be compatible ?

Your posts are very confusing. You started off trying to buy brake pads for standard brakes, now you upgraded the brake package? You may want to start a new thread, I am not sure exactly what you are doing here......

Dfahmy · 10-01-2018, 09:47 AM

M sport package brakes on the 328 are the same as stock brakes, blue calipers come with the M performance brake package, those need different brake pads.

cjacky · 10-02-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by timmay77

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjacky

I bought the grey 4 piston caliper off a 335i and I'm looking at these cool carbon pads from ecs tuning but it says that these pads are for vehicles with production date up to 2015 but I don't know what year were these pads from. So would they still be compatible ?

Your posts are very confusing. You started off trying to buy brake pads for standard brakes, now you upgraded the brake package? You may want to start a new thread, I am not sure exactly what you are doing here......

For the front I bought a 4 piston caliper but for the rear I'm keeping as stock. I was trying to figure out if the car comes with m sport or standard brake so I can order the rear pads

BlazerBimmer · 11-24-2018, 04:06 PM

Thank you for this post. I also have a 2014 328i with the M Sport Package and have been very confused about brakes. This info is helpful.

SoDiezl350 · 11-25-2018, 04:03 AM

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Thank you for this post. I also have a 2014 328i with the M Sport Package and have been very confused about brakes. This info is helpful.

Not sure if it was clarified in any posts besides the link to Turner, but the msport trim specs semi metallic pads (base is ceramic). In addition to this, the rotors are also larger (330mm vs 312mm).

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timmay77 Stupendous Man 60 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2016 F13 M6 Comp pkg Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	My car is the same way. M sport, standard brakes. The M sport brakes are TOTALLY different looking. I literally just went through this. Bought the wrong pads, had to sell them and get the right pads. Those are standard brakes. I bought these pads. Powerstop Z23 - 1561 Powerstop Z23 - 1613 These are M sport brakes. (do not buy these) https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1536466 __________________ 2022 BMW x30i Premium 2016 BMW M6 Coupe Comp Pkg. 2003 BMW M5 ~ Twin Turbo LS swap (SOLD)
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ArizonaErik Private First Class 95 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2014 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I too have a 2014 328i w MSport package. My brakes look just like yours. Looks like we both have standard brakes on an Msport package car? Attached Images __________________ 2014 328i \| Alpine White \| MSport Package \|
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bmwchue Captain 242 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 2013 bmw 328i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	the m sport package doesnt include m sport brakes but a slight bigger front vs a base. the m sport brake has its own package and not included in the m sport trim unless ordered when new.If you decode your vin it will say m sport package and m sport brakes. If not its just m sport trim. Hope this clears up everyones mind
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BlazerBimmer f 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	Thank you for this post. I also have a 2014 328i with the M Sport Package and have been very confused about brakes. This info is helpful.
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