[kamichael]

I own both a 2022 G80 M3 Comp and a 2023 G87 M2. They appear to have the same front and rear brakes (and same wheel/tire). I have asked about this before and did not have an exact answer as to whether the brakes were the same. I was initially curious as the brakes on my M3 were silent from the start and were rather noisy (squeaky) on my G87 since the start - at less than 10 miles on ther day I collected it. I thought that BMW might be using a new pad on the 2023/34 models than the 2022.

Now, I noticed that the rear single piston calipers, although looking the same, are missing the M logo badge on the M2, but this badge is on my M3. It appears to be another part that fits over the inner part of the caliper, probably just cosmetic. The front calipers otherwise look the same on both cars no differences. I thought this might just be a cost measure or model difference between the M2 and M3. However, I saw a Swedish video review of the G87 today where the reviewer zoomed in on the rear caliper and it had the same M logo badge where I have an empty hole. His G87 looked just like my G80 M3. Maybe this is on the European models? It looks as though the M logo badge is mounted using the hole that is visible on my M2. Can others in the U.S. confirm what their brakes look like as well as if the brakes are the same on the G80/G82 and the G87? Am I missing a part - was this a parts shortage issue? I included pics of my G80 (black calipers) and G87 (red calipers). Thanks in advance for any info.

[kamichael]

FYI - this is the Swedish G87 video review - you can see the closer shot of the rear brake caliper at about 5:40.

[Ceeto]

I’ve seen videos of US- spec M2s and they have the M badge on the rear calipers

Just before 5:07

[kamichael]

What is interesting as well - the calipers in the video review are red, but the M logo "cover" is still black, similar to what I have on my M3. So, do others in the US have the M logo part on the rear and if so, is it black no matter which color calipers you have - blue or red? Pics would be appreciated, thanks.

[Ceeto]

Originally Posted by kamichael

What is interesting as well - the calipers in the video review are red, but the M logo "cover" is still black, similar to what I have on my M3. So, do others in the US have the M logo part on the rear and if so, is it black no matter which color calipers you have - blue or red? Pics would be appreciated, thanks.

Edited my previous post with link to video

[kamichael]

Originally Posted by Ceeto

Edited my previous post with link to video

Thanks - it appears I am missing this part. Possibly caused by a manufacturing shortage on a non-essential part. I will probably follow up on this with my service advisor when I bring the car in for the run-in service.

[FrankWhite!]

Maybe it’s like the tire lottery if you get those M inserts? I’ll look when I get mine and ask the dealer if they’re missing if they get them for me. Let us know what you find out…following the thread

[kamichael]

Originally Posted by FrankWhite!

Maybe it’s like the tire lottery if you get those M inserts? I’ll look when I get mine and ask the dealer if they’re missing if they get them for me. Let us know what you find out…following the thread

I will - I cannot find the calipers myself using various BMW online parts catalogues, but I will check with my dealer.

[M2siast]

Your question piqued my interest.
Went down to take a picture. It looks like a piece of the pad or a cover indeed. Definitely ask for it, but nothing major (I had never noticed it lol)

[kamichael]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Your question piqued my interest.
Went down to take a picture. It looks like a piece of the pad or a cover indeed. Definitely ask for it, but nothing major (I had never noticed it lol)

Your picture is perfect, thanks. I suspect this was a parts shortage issue. I will see if I can get my dealer service advisor to order and install it under warranty.

[kamichael]

I just looked at my wife’s 2024 G05 X5 M50e, which has the red M Performance brakes. Although a different size/model brake, they too have the missing part. I checked it on both my ‘22 G80 and ‘24 G05 - it has a spring feel/operation when pressed. I suspect this is more than cosmetic and does something with the caliper and pad. This could be why I have the persistent loud squeaking operation when braking that does not occur with my G80 M3. I think the pad could be vibrating or resonating under light braking - which I usually do with my manual G87. This could be resulting in the audible squeal.

See this photo I just took of my ‘24 G05 with the same part that seems to be functional and more than cosmetic.

[M2siast]

Wow yeah if they somehow sit behind the pad, the pad could definitely be rattling, and that will make it squeal. Good find

[kamichael]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Wow yeah if they somehow sit behind the pad, the pad could definitely be rattling, and that will make it squeal. Good find

Surprising to me how a car like this could make it from the factory to the dealer and then to the customer, all the while missing parts like this. I would be lying if I did not say this was a bit concerning to me.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by kamichael

Surprising to me how a car like this could make it from the factory to the dealer and then to the customer, all the while missing parts like this. I would be lying if I did not say this was a bit concerning to me.

Agreed. There are worse cases though, look at all people who drive for miles and miles with the shipping blocks still on the shocks… incredible. But, can happen. When we humans get involved, we’ll mess it up.

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[aerobod]

My Canadian car with blue calipers also has the logo:

[ronin13013]

Definitely sucks. I know its small but it would irk my o.c.d. Can't believe that snuck thru quality control. I have red calipers just checked mine the logo is intact.

Originally Posted by aerobod

My Canadian car with blue calipers also has the logo:

[M2Jorge]

Originally Posted by kamichael

I own both a 2022 G80 M3 Comp and a 2023 G87 M2. They appear to have the same front and rear brakes (and same wheel/tire). I have asked about this before and did not have an exact answer as to whether the brakes were the same. I was initially curious as the brakes on my M3 were silent from the start and were rather noisy (squeaky) on my G87 since the start - at less than 10 miles on ther day I collected it. I thought that BMW might be using a new pad on the 2023/34 models than the 2022.

Now, I noticed that the rear single piston calipers, although looking the same, are missing the M logo badge on the M2, but this badge is on my M3. It appears to be another part that fits over the inner part of the caliper, probably just cosmetic. The front calipers otherwise look the same on both cars no differences. I thought this might just be a cost measure or model difference between the M2 and M3. However, I saw a Swedish video review of the G87 today where the reviewer zoomed in on the rear caliper and it had the same M logo badge where I have an empty hole. His G87 looked just like my G80 M3. Maybe this is on the European models? It looks as though the M logo badge is mounted using the hole that is visible on my M2. Can others in the U.S. confirm what their brakes look like as well as if the brakes are the same on the G80/G82 and the G87? Am I missing a part - was this a parts shortage issue? I included pics of my G80 (black calipers) and G87 (red calipers). Thanks in advance for any info.

What’s interesting is my g87 has the M badge on the rear calipers but my friends 2023 G80 M3 Comp does not have the M badge on the rear calipers.

[kamichael]

What’s interesting is my g87 has the M badge on the rear calipers but my friends 2023 G80 M3 Comp does not have the M badge on the rear calipers.

I figured that it was not an isolated incident, so very unfortunate. I will definitely follow up on this once I take my car in.

[gcmak]

So either my car was delivered without them or they fell off. I found online others were having the same issue and I ordered new ones myself. As other members have stated in other posts, they clip on very poorly/loosely. Suffice to say I bent the tabs inward so there was a lot better positive engagement and 'click' when fully seated...but a few hundred miles later, I lost one of them again. I'm not going to bother haha.

You can remove and add these pieces with the wheel still on (at least the OEM one). This is a poor design at best, unless my caliper bracket molding is somehow thinner/crappier than others.

As far as pad compound I don't know if they're different but they are the same pad shape/sizes between the G8X models.

[kamichael]

Originally Posted by gcmak

So either my car was delivered without them or they fell off. I found online others were having the same issue and I ordered new ones myself. As other members have stated in other posts, they clip on very poorly/loosely. Suffice to say I bent the tabs inward so there was a lot better positive engagement and 'click' when fully seated...but a few hundred miles later, I lost one of them again. I'm not going to bother haha.

You can remove and add these pieces with the wheel still on (at least the OEM one). This is a poor design at best, unless my caliper bracket molding is somehow thinner/crappier than others.

As far as pad compound I don't know if they're different but they are the same pad shape/sizes between the G8X models.

Well, I guess that means it probably has nothing to do with my squeaking brakes. I have never lost one of these on over 15 M cars though. I am probably not driving hard enough, haha. At the very least, I will need to get the parts as my car never had them from the start. I only have 224 miles on it so far and am still driving it easy under break-in.

[DCC]

OP, is the cosmetic cover missing from both rear calipers?