F87 Brake Replacement Simple Question

nszzya · 11-19-2023, 09:29 PM

Hey Guys,

Planning on changing brakes on my 2017 F87. Simple question. In the image, there's a recommendation to change the "retaining spring". Is that the part #9 (red arrow) in the diagram?

Thank you!

Fred Conoway · 11-19-2023, 09:37 PM

Yes, that is correct; #9 is the retaining spring, or clip as it is referred to in the diagram

nszzya · 11-19-2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Conoway

Yes, that is correct; #9 is the retaining spring, or clip as it is referred to in the diagram

Thank's for your help!

FaRKle! · 11-20-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

Hey Guys,

Planning on changing brakes on my 2017 F87. Simple question. In the image, there's a recommendation to change the "retaining spring". Is that the part #9 (red arrow) in the diagram?

Thank you!

That diagram isn't correct. That shows a floating caliper. Your OG M2 has fixed brembo calipers.

The retaining spring is item #4 in the front and rear diagrams below. There's no need to replace it.

nszzya · 11-20-2023, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

That diagram isn't correct. That shows a floating caliper. Your OG M2 has fixed brembo calipers.

Thank you for picking this up. Not sure how I got to this diagram, but sorted it out with my VIN. You saved me from ordering a bunch of incorrect parts. Cheers!

nszzya · 11-20-2023, 12:15 PM

For street use only, are there better pads and rotors than OEM that people gravitate towards?

ThreeStripes · 11-20-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

Thank you for picking this up. Not sure how I got to this diagram, but sorted it out with my VIN. You saved me from ordering a bunch of incorrect parts. Cheers!

Farkle for prez

jefe2000 · 11-20-2023, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

For street use only, are there better pads…than OEM that people gravitate towards?

The Akebono pads seem to be the ones to get for street-only driving:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886659

tux2005 · 11-21-2023, 07:58 PM

There are alternative pad options although I can't recommend street ones, I'm still on my original stock pads after many sets of track pads. For rotors, I don't think there are as many alternatives, I've seen listing for Zimmerman which are probably decent but the stock rotors are rather good.

Replacing the retaining springs or the pins (shown as #3 in both diagrams above) probably don't need replacing. The pins do need replacing eventually but it's after a lot of pad swaps but if you're simply street driving and swapping pads for the 1st or 2nd time then they will be absolutely fine. After probably upwards of 40-50 uses that's when the pins can start to get a little loose and can start to back out. Just cleaning the springs and pins and re-installing should be fine.

nszzya · 11-22-2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tux2005

There are alternative pad options although I can't recommend street ones, I'm still on my original stock pads after many sets of track pads. For rotors, I don't think there are as many alternatives, I've seen listing for Zimmerman which are probably decent but the stock rotors are rather good.

Replacing the retaining springs or the pins (shown as #3 in both diagrams above) probably don't need replacing. The pins do need replacing eventually but it's after a lot of pad swaps but if you're simply street driving and swapping pads for the 1st or 2nd time then they will be absolutely fine. After probably upwards of 40-50 uses that's when the pins can start to get a little loose and can start to back out. Just cleaning the springs and pins and re-installing should be fine.

Thanks for the tips. I went with all stock parts - got a good deal at bimmerworld.com First set of pads, so good to know pins should be fine. Cheers!

nszzya · 11-22-2023, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jefe2000

The Akebono pads seem to be the ones to get for street-only driving:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886659

Thanks. I bought an OM kit from bimmerworld.com

The Akebono pads look great and were a fair bit less when I checked, but I'd my order had already shipped. Next time maybe!

gsrbri · 11-27-2023, 08:48 AM

The factory F80/82/F87 set-up is pretty solid for the street. Maybe the last time we’ll see 2 piston fixed rear calipers on a BMW…

///MPhatic · 11-27-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gsrbri

The factory F80/82/F87 set-up is pretty solid for the street. Maybe the last time we’ll see 2 piston fixed rear calipers on a BMW…

One of the things I really miss about the G series is the old F series rear caliper. The new one is just so damn ugly compared to what once was.

So many holes, so little time. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

xhado · 12-30-2023, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jefe2000

The Akebono pads seem to be the ones to get for street-only driving:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886659

Just purchased these rear pads, thanks for pointing this out!

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nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	For street use only, are there better pads and rotors than OEM that people gravitate towards? __________________ '17 F87 M2 DCT / '16 F15 X5 X35i / '09 E82 135i 6MT* '10 E70 X5 35d* / '05 E60 M5 SMG* / '01 E53 X5 4.4i* / '76 2002* \| '70 2002* *Gone
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gsrbri Lieutenant 560 Rep 570 Posts Drives: F87 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	The factory F80/82/F87 set-up is pretty solid for the street. Maybe the last time we’ll see 2 piston fixed rear calipers on a BMW…
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tux2005 First Lieutenant 234 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	There are alternative pad options although I can't recommend street ones, I'm still on my original stock pads after many sets of track pads. For rotors, I don't think there are as many alternatives, I've seen listing for Zimmerman which are probably decent but the stock rotors are rather good. Replacing the retaining springs or the pins (shown as #3 in both diagrams above) probably don't need replacing. The pins do need replacing eventually but it's after a lot of pad swaps but if you're simply street driving and swapping pads for the 1st or 2nd time then they will be absolutely fine. After probably upwards of 40-50 uses that's when the pins can start to get a little loose and can start to back out. Just cleaning the springs and pins and re-installing should be fine.
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