Brembo on a budget! Let's make x5 great again :)

fr_tz · 07-26-2020, 07:40 PM

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May I know what is the wheel spacer thickness that you install with this wheel set?

I have the 20in sport wheels, no need for spacers from what I understand, but I will find out in a few days.

You don't need spacers. I have the exact same set up. Prismatic makes the best powder. Color looks sharp.

screaminfast · 07-29-2020, 05:37 PM

Does anyone have the rough specs for the brackets for the F10 M5 brake caliper? It should be an easy part to make.

cfm56d7b · 08-03-2020, 03:50 PM

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Oh shoot, you are right, I should have tried metric first, I just found 9/16, but it felt a bit loose

Italians! Love them! Rumor has it Brembo was used back in 17th century too:

This is THE picture of the year. Time magazine ought to consider it for the cover page in lieu of other worthy options.

cfm56d7b · 08-03-2020, 03:51 PM

[QUOTE=azm3;26481338]Powder coated and almost ready to mount! Waiting on a rebuild kit for the rears, will install them next week...

Wow. Exhibition quality outcome. Sharp!

TDOT_X5 · 08-08-2020, 07:21 PM

Received my E70 x5m calipers from eBay and I must say, I didn't expect them to be this big.. wow.

I cleaned them up using soap and brake cleaner. Sanded them down and masked it. That process took me about 1hr.

Next I used VHT primer, paint and clear coat.

One done.. I'll be doing the other caliper tomorrow.

TDOT_X5 · 08-10-2020, 04:03 PM

Hey guys,
So I want to install larger rotors on the back but keep my existing calipers. Do I need new brackets to support the larger sized 385mm rotors?

I have the x35i with stock brakes.

Thanks in advance.

Maverik259 · 08-12-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TDOT_X5

Hey guys,
So I want to install larger rotors on the back but keep my existing calipers. Do I need new brackets to support the larger sized 385mm rotors?

I have the x35i with stock brakes.

Thanks in advance.

This would be pointless friend. Unless you're adding a larger caliper to support a larger pad you will get nothing but fractional heat dissipation. Plus you'll get major uneven wear on the rotor due to the pad not fitting the rotor. Just get the 50i calipers. They're not expensive.

SPSE93 · 08-13-2020, 08:35 PM

Sneak peek, Yellow calibers with black Brembo logos.

Maverik259 · 08-13-2020, 09:46 PM

Up for sale in the classifieds

blue dragon · 08-19-2020, 02:48 PM

Anyone attempt to retrofit the carbon ceramic calipers and rotors? I may have a line on some front calipers and rotors from an M6

TDOT_X5 · 08-20-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

This would be pointless friend. Unless you're adding a larger caliper to support a larger pad you will get nothing but fractional heat dissipation. Plus you'll get major uneven wear on the rotor due to the pad not fitting the rotor. Just get the 50i calipers. They're not expensive.

Thanks for the info Maverik, very helpful.

anyone know what is the max size rotors i can use with the stock rear 50i calipers?

345mm or can i use the 385mm

Thanks

Maverik259 · 08-20-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

This would be pointless friend. Unless you're adding a larger caliper to support a larger pad you will get nothing but fractional heat dissipation. Plus you'll get major uneven wear on the rotor due to the pad not fitting the rotor. Just get the 50i calipers. They're not expensive.

Thanks for the info Maverik, very helpful.

anyone know what is the max size rotors i can use with the stock rear 50i calipers?

If you look at your rotor you should have a tiny lip if any. That will tell you it you can go larger. Best bet is to just pick up a larger X5M caliper and rotor.

TDOT_X5 · 08-20-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

If you look at your rotor you should have a tiny lip if any. That will tell you it you can go larger. Best bet is to just pick up a larger X5M caliper and rotor.

X5M rear caliper is hard to come by and very expensive.

Im going with the 50i rear calipers. (upgrade over my 35i calipers)

Maverik259 · 08-20-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TDOT_X5

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

If you look at your rotor you should have a tiny lip if any. That will tell you it you can go larger. Best bet is to just pick up a larger X5M caliper and rotor.

X5M rear caliper is hard to come by and very expensive.

Im going with the 50i rear calipers. (upgrade over my 35i calipers)

Oh then just get the oem rotor

Edit: one for sale for $243

Maverik259 · 08-20-2020, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

Anyone attempt to retrofit the carbon ceramic calipers and rotors? I may have a line on some front calipers and rotors from an M6

They are same size as M5 and should fit the exact same way. Will need adapter for front and rear caliper won't work since it has parking brake integrated

blue dragon · 08-23-2020, 07:33 PM

To the guys running the porsche rear caliper, can you PM me milling instrutions? I plan on buying the brackets from Tronik

djrabbi · 08-24-2020, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blue dragon

To the guys running the porsche rear caliper, can you PM me milling instrutions? I plan on buying the brackets from Tronik

Good luck. Whoever did Porsche rears most likely got them from tronik

DenBel · 08-28-2020, 06:09 PM

If anyone did the upgrade themselves: is removing just the parking brake shoes in rear is enough to replace the brake shield? The manual guide says removing the hub. Planning to do my brakes soon, so doing my research

happydude · 08-30-2020, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DenBel

If anyone did the upgrade themselves: is removing just the parking brake shoes in rear is enough to replace the brake shield? The manual guide says removing the hub. Planning to do my brakes soon, so doing my research

Just have to remove the parking brake shoes no need to remove the hub.

DenBel · 09-01-2020, 02:01 PM

Finally got f85 brakes installed, huge improvement over stock ones.

azm3 · 09-02-2020, 01:02 PM

BBK getting installed...

azm3 · 09-03-2020, 03:13 PM

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