Second Hand BMW i3 Brake
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Choosing the right used BMW i3 brake
Used brakes vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State which brake part you need
- State whether it's front or rear
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Fitment questions
Will BMW i3 brakes from a 2014 car fit my 2018 i3?
The BMW i3 ran as a single generation from 2013, with a mid-life refresh arriving in 2017, so a 2014 car sits before that boundary and a 2018 car sits after it. The core brake architecture is broadly similar across the generation, but whether specific calipers, discs, or carriers interchange cleanly across the 2017 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.
Do i3 brakes from the 94Ah battery version fit the 60Ah version?
The i3 was offered with different battery pack capacities (60Ah and later 94Ah and 120Ah), and because the heavier battery variants carry more weight, there can be differences in brake specification to suit the increased mass. Treat the battery capacity as a relevant fitment detail and ask the breaker to match parts to your specific variant using your registration number rather than assuming all i3 brakes are the same.
Does it matter whether my i3 is a BEV or a Range Extender (REx) when buying second-hand brakes?
Yes, it can matter — the Range Extender model carries a small petrol engine in addition to the battery pack, making it heavier than the pure electric BEV version, which may affect brake sizing. Confirm with the breaker whether the parts came from a BEV or REx car and match that to your own model via your registration.
Does trim level affect which brakes fit an i3 — does it matter if I have a standard i3 or an i3s?
The i3s, introduced in 2017, has a wider track, uprated suspension, and a more powerful motor compared with the standard i3, and it is known to use different brake components to suit its higher performance. Trim level genuinely does matter here, so make sure the breaker confirms the parts came from an i3s rather than a standard i3 if that is what you drive — do not assume they are interchangeable.
Are the front and rear brakes on the BMW i3 interchangeable side to side — does NS or OS matter?
For disc brake assemblies and calipers, the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) units are handed and are not interchangeable with each other, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Discs themselves are sometimes the same both sides, but confirm this with the breaker for your specific car rather than assuming.
I've seen i3 brakes listed without a year — is it safe to buy them for any i3?
It is not safe to assume all i3 brakes are universal, because differences between pre- and post-2017 facelift cars, between BEV and REx variants, and between the standard i3 and i3s mean specifications do vary across the range. Always give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the exact spec of both the donor car and your vehicle before purchasing.