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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: dude8383 on July 23, 2014, 12:02:07 PM

Title: 318iS Brake Master Cylinder
Post by: dude8383 on July 23, 2014, 12:02:07 PM

Hey peeps!

I'm tired of dealing with my braking issues...
(read here (http://"http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=269235&highlight=braking"))

I decided to switch back to the stock master cylinder setup however the part number for the 318iS is 34 31 1 161 866 vs the 325i's 34 31 1 157 206.

Both are 22/17 as far as I'm concerned. What the heck is the difference between the two? They're both for ABS systems but the former is nearly $300 whereas the 206 is about $200.

Anyone run into this issue when purchasing a new master?

Title: Re: 318iS Brake Master Cylinder
Post by: wazzu70 on July 24, 2014, 11:02:46 AM

Interesting, I had no idea they were different or what the difference would be.

Title: Re: 318iS Brake Master Cylinder
Post by: dude8383 on July 30, 2014, 12:36:41 PM

Wanted to let you guys know that the 325i master works 100%.

Installed it just a few days ago :)

Title: Re: 318iS Brake Master Cylinder
Post by: JM35 on August 12, 2014, 03:46:53 PM

As far as I've ever been concerned there isnt much of a difference, glad to know it worked!