BMW M3 and BMW M4 Forum - View Single Post - e9x floating vs f8x fixed caliper impressions?

mshab356 · 01-15-2015, 02:31 PM

I cant answer with personal experience since I've only driven E92 and not F8x, but here is some useful information you might find helpful:

http://www.whyhighend.com/floating-v...-calipers.html

http://www.neo-motorsport.com/articles/4

Seems that floating calipers are cheaper, lighter, and last longer (because had one set of pistons on the front vs a fixed has two sets of pistons on both sides of the disc), but could have sticking problems if the caliper does not slide back to its original position. Fixed has more even stopping power but it is heavier and can be costly to maintain/replace. Hope this helps.

01-15-2015, 02:31 PM	#2
mshab356 Go ///M or go home 276 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	I cant answer with personal experience since I've only driven E92 and not F8x, but here is some useful information you might find helpful: http://www.whyhighend.com/floating-v...-calipers.html http://www.neo-motorsport.com/articles/4 Seems that floating calipers are cheaper, lighter, and last longer (because had one set of pistons on the front vs a fixed has two sets of pistons on both sides of the disc), but could have sticking problems if the caliper does not slide back to its original position. Fixed has more even stopping power but it is heavier and can be costly to maintain/replace. Hope this helps. __________________ 2015 AB/SO F80 M3 6MT \| 19" Black M437 \| KW H.A.S. \| AutoTechnik Black Front Grills \| BMW Performance Side Grills \| Painted Front Bumper Reflectors \| Gloss Black Exhaust Tips GONE 2011 SG/Blk E92 M3 CS 6MT
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