M235i Brake Pads for M2?

ilvtofu · 03-20-2018, 12:08 PM

Hi everyone, would it be safe to assume that brake pads listed under M235i would be fine to use on an M2? It seems that all these auto parts stores list nearly nothing for 2016-2018 M2 but have a lot more available for the M235i/M235xi. I understand the rotors are a different size but are the calipers identical?

TIA

SimNugget · 03-20-2018, 12:35 PM

I doubt it, if the rotors are bigger then the pads may be a different shape. Many x35/x40 owners upgrade to M3/4 pads so I presume there is a difference in compound but they may fit.

Tag · 03-20-2018, 12:59 PM

Different part numbers, so I'd say no. Even if they fit I would not use them as you have no idea what unintended consequences could occur doing so. Not worth risking safety.

f87
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...N-BMW-M2&mg=34

f22
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...MW-M235i&mg=34

JTPitsch · 03-20-2018, 01:01 PM

Maybe just look for M3/M4 pad options instead? There is a ton of available at most retailers.

ilvtofu · 03-20-2018, 04:45 PM

FWIW I came across this link for the PFC brake pads on HPA shop that says it's the same for the F2x, F3x, F8x with the M sport (non carbon ceramic) calipers

https://www.hpashop.com/Performance-...-PFC-08-11.htm

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ilvtofu New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	M235i Brake Pads for M2? Hi everyone, would it be safe to assume that brake pads listed under M235i would be fine to use on an M2? It seems that all these auto parts stores list nearly nothing for 2016-2018 M2 but have a lot more available for the M235i/M235xi. I understand the rotors are a different size but are the calipers identical? TIA __________________ 2018 F87 Mineral Grey 6MT
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SimNugget Private 49 Rep 77 Posts Drives: F31 335XD Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	I doubt it, if the rotors are bigger then the pads may be a different shape. Many x35/x40 owners upgrade to M3/4 pads so I presume there is a difference in compound but they may fit.
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Tag this is the way 18136 Rep 8,516 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Different part numbers, so I'd say no. Even if they fit I would not use them as you have no idea what unintended consequences could occur doing so. Not worth risking safety. f87 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...N-BMW-M2&mg=34 f22 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...MW-M235i&mg=34
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JTPitsch Enlisted Member 15 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	Maybe just look for M3/M4 pad options instead? There is a ton of available at most retailers.
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ilvtofu New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	FWIW I came across this link for the PFC brake pads on HPA shop that says it's the same for the F2x, F3x, F8x with the M sport (non carbon ceramic) calipers https://www.hpashop.com/Performance-...-PFC-08-11.htm __________________ 2018 F87 Mineral Grey 6MT
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