[SergioK]

Along with DSC other systems are affected by the brakes... from BMW's press release for the F30...

The brake system is further supported by various state-of-the-art electronic safety systems, which are integrated into the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system for improved driving dynamics and safety. The DSC system incorporates the following functions: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC), along with start-off assist, brake drying and an electronic limited slip function for the rear differential, which can be activated using the “DSC Off” button.

I'd venture to say the above are the reasons the car needs to be coded.


BTW, the four wheel M performance brakes are simply amazing.

[zibawal]

Would it be better to install 335i brakes or M performance breaks on my F30 328i , 2013?
I kind of don't like soft breaking pads etc on 328i?

[techwhiz]

Why not just pay the 1.5-2 hours and let the dealer code it?
They code stuff like this all the time for people that are DIY.

[aapriadi]

what about those who installed aftermarket BBKs (brembo, stoptech, etc)? do they need coding as well?

[free2d]

Same situation here. Thinking of upgrading to Alacon bbk.
My E90 upgrade to m-performance bbk did not do the coding. It runs fine.

[ossanboy]

Halo,

I need to know if coding is needed for AP racing BBK

Thanks

[anom3]

Heya.

Just did this. I have an F30 with retrofitted M Sport brakes and of course, whoever installed them omitted the SPBR coding.

Thanks for the info guys. Have not test driven it yet as I just finished coding it... But I did find the brakes a bit spongy to be honest.

Will report back regarding what my results are.

Not sure if its mentioned in this post... But I did not go ahead and change the rotor diameter via Esys. I figure if anything there was to be changed, adding the SPBR would have changed it... So I just added HO-WORT SPBR and re-coded my DSC.

Thanks again!

[anom3]

Yep, much better.

Initial bite is pretty much instant, no more sponge at the top of the pedal.

It just feels better overall.

[apexc]

Hey all,

I did the SPBR for my F20, however i could not locate the rear disc FDLcoding line.
I can see front disc size line fine.

Anything that I missed out ?

[atzebmw]

Originally Posted by apexc

Hey all,

I did the SPBR for my F20, however i could not locate the rear disc FDLcoding line.
I can see front disc size line fine.

Anything that I missed out ?

What do you think the abbreviation SPBR is for?
The SPBR is there so that you don't have to FDL code, because the program sets automatically all values at the right place and you don't have to do anything else.
So add the SPBR to your VO and code (not FDL Code) the DSC.

[apexc]

Originally Posted by atzebmw

What do you think the abbreviation SPBR is for?
The SPBR is there so that you don't have to FDL code, because the program sets automatically all values at the right place and you don't have to do anything else.
So add the SPBR to your VO and code (not FDL Code) the DSC.

Hi Buddy,

Thanks for the reply.
I am all good then.

[freespirit]

Hello Guys,

Any help would be much appreciated.

My car is a 2016 328i with grey brembo four piston at front and normal single piston break at the rear.

Installed M Performance brakes today and coded DSC by adding SPBR but the brakes still feel too spongy. Its taking more than 50% of the pedal travel to stop the car and feels worst than my stock. Also it feels like all four brake calipers are holding up the wheel even after I let go of the brake pedal.

Couple of observation ...
1. After I have added SPBR, under aftermarket retrofit I see SPBR_19_ZOLL_SPORTBRAKE instead of 18
2. Under DSC module FDL is there only for front again set to initwerte 0 and rear is not present.

Any help please. Thanks.

[JacobFatz]

Originally Posted by freespirit

Hello Guys,

Any help would be much appreciated.

My car is a 2016 328i with grey brembo four piston at front and normal single piston break at the rear.

Installed M Performance brakes today and coded DSC by adding SPBR but the brakes still feel too spongy. Its taking more than 50% of the pedal travel to stop the car and feels worst than my stock. Also it feels like all four brake calipers are holding up the wheel even after I let go of the brake pedal.

Couple of observation ...
1. After I have added SPBR, under aftermarket retrofit I see SPBR_19_ZOLL_SPORTBRAKE instead of 18
2. Under DSC module FDL is there only for front again set to initwerte 0 and rear is not present.

Any help please. Thanks.

PM'd. Having the exact same issue and have nearly lost my sanity over it as well as the past three days.

[1QuikWS6]

Originally Posted by freespirit

Hello Guys,

Any help would be much appreciated.

My car is a 2016 328i with grey brembo four piston at front and normal single piston break at the rear.

Installed M Performance brakes today and coded DSC by adding SPBR but the brakes still feel too spongy. Its taking more than 50% of the pedal travel to stop the car and feels worst than my stock. Also it feels like all four brake calipers are holding up the wheel even after I let go of the brake pedal.

Couple of observation ...
1. After I have added SPBR, under aftermarket retrofit I see SPBR_19_ZOLL_SPORTBRAKE instead of 18
2. Under DSC module FDL is there only for front again set to initwerte 0 and rear is not present.

Any help please. Thanks.

Did you bother to bleed the brakes using BMW method?

IMO sponginess comes from & is usually an indicator of air in the system due to improper bleeding or none

I replaced the 4 piston brembo front/2 piston rear on my 2015 F32 with the blue Perf brakes from an M4 with 370frt rotors

I also installed ECSTuning SS brake lines @ same time.

Indy that did my install bled the brake system correctly using the machine that BMW would use

I never coded my brakes at all and they have been fine for yrs now thru (1) pad/rotor change since initial install