02-09-2018, 09:31 PM | #23 | |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
Quote:
Italians! Love them! Rumor has it Brembo was used back in 17th century too: Last edited by DuSh; 02-09-2018 at 09:40 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
4
|
02-09-2018, 10:31 PM | #24 | ||
Major General
4145
Rep 7,160
Posts
Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia
|
Quote:
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now) |
||
Appreciate
1
DuSh2113.50 |
02-09-2018, 11:01 PM | #25 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
Couple of calipers available right now on ebay from top rated seller and free shipping of course with 30 day money back guarantee (more than enough to check calipers):
Right caliper: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Passenger-C....c100677.m4598 Left caliper: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Driver-Cali....c100677.m4598 They are also from 2012 X5M with 74k miles and it looks they come with everything needed like clips, pins and even pads lol. Sensor is also included with Left caliper I think (afaik it's 1 sensor per axle) Anyone wants to join the little project and make it a "who will paint it best color" competition |
Appreciate
2
fosterelli236.50 BostonRob8.00 |
02-10-2018, 09:50 AM | #26 | |
Second Lieutenant
237
Rep 211
Posts |
Quote:
Also, when doing brake lines, bleeding, etc. you'd be best suited to pick up some line wrenches (flare nut wrenches). Prevents a lot of problems with stripping & damage of soft metals like brake line nuts, etc. by achieving more contact points on the fasteners. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2655-F...ine+wrench+set
__________________
2014 X5 x35 F15
|
|
Appreciate
2
iconoclast7265.50 DuSh2113.50 |
02-10-2018, 11:16 AM | #27 |
Major
627
Rep 1,181
Posts |
FINALLY a thread about real mods! No steenkin' badges, exhaust flaps, etc.
Brakes are fairly simple at the end of the day. Big hunks of metal to squeeze more hunks of metal to create a ton of friction. Those calipers cleaned up real nice. I'd almost consider keeping them as-is and throw white Brembo decals on them. Kudos DuSh!
__________________
A little mod here, a little mod there...
|
Appreciate
4
|
02-11-2018, 01:58 AM | #28 |
Colonel
660
Rep 2,713
Posts |
So if i get performance brakes package OEM I can purchase X5M drilled rotors separately and they are a perfect fit front and back? Are the drilled ones same dimesions like the performance ones? Thanks
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2018, 06:32 AM | #29 | |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
Quote:
P.S. Also it turns out there are alternative F85 rotors we can use: EBC company makes GD series black zinc coated slotted and dimpled rotors - same exactly dimensions as oem F85 only a bit cheaper: drilled and slotted GD1813 Front GD1814 Rear or just slotted (not drilled) USR1813 front USR1814 rear Last edited by DuSh; 02-11-2018 at 06:53 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
1
1230vani660.00 |
02-11-2018, 07:04 AM | #30 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
So for those who are really on a budget lol - EBC rotors can help save money further (I updated my first post with links to EBC rotors and posted info below too). They are same dimensions as oem F85 rotors (395mm front and 385mm rear). I already ordered oem rotors, so it's too late for me, but maybe someone will benefit from alternative cheaper way. At this point front Brembo calipers (used) and a new set of front EBC rotors = about $1k lol - that's almost like a Honda Civic brake job - no one should now avoid this project, no excuses left guys
It turns out there are alternative F85 rotors we can use: EBC company makes GD series black zinc coated slotted and dimpled rotors - same exactly dimensions as oem F85 only a bit cheaper: drilled and slotted GD1813 Fronts - $228 for both front rotors! http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/77A3068A3886088.aspx GD1814 Rears - $209 for both rear rotors! https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-..._106652_0_4024 or just slotted (not drilled) USR1813 front (haven't googled price for those yet) USR1814 rear Also, all prices are listed at the moment I wrote this, they may change so please check everything yourselves |
Appreciate
1
fosterelli236.50 |
02-13-2018, 08:11 PM | #32 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
VHT Caliper paint kit just came in. Gloss clear, primer and Real Red. Cap on the can is not representative of color
|
Appreciate
2
fosterelli236.50 iconoclast7265.50 |
02-14-2018, 07:20 AM | #33 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
Had some time in between exams so decided to sand down (more like scuff down gently so that surface is porous and ready) and prime calipers.
Given that calipers have factory oem hard black paint - it was very easy to prep them. All you need to do is use 240 grit paper for few spots with scratches and use 400 grit for everything else. Took me 20 min to mask and 20 min to sand it down and wash it with break cleaner to eliminate all dust Last edited by DuSh; 02-14-2018 at 08:09 AM.. |
Appreciate
1
fosterelli236.50 |
02-14-2018, 07:22 AM | #34 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
First light coat of VHT high heat primer. Then wait 10 min and second medium coat - covered very well and I'm happy (not looking to win shows with this project lol)
On a side note: this is so satisfying to do it with your hands |
Appreciate
1
fosterelli236.50 |
02-14-2018, 08:04 AM | #35 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
And here goes nothing
light coat and then final result after 3rd coat. Now I will let it dry for 2-3 hours before applying decal and clear coat. Standby please... |
Appreciate
2
fosterelli236.50 iconoclast7265.50 |
02-14-2018, 08:10 AM | #36 |
Major
936
Rep 1,180
Posts |
Looking good already! I was thinking the red would be deeper/darker. Maybe it’s just the lighting.
__________________
2018 X5 35i M-Sport
Dinan Stage 1 Tuner M-Perf Exhaust and lip Wheels: Winter - 469m; Summer - Vossen CV7 22s 2018 X1 28i M-Sport |
Appreciate
1
DuSh2113.50 |
02-14-2018, 08:12 AM | #37 |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
you are right, it should become a bit more deep after clear coat, plus lighting sucks as well as my iphone is trying to make picture lighter - it's a fluorescent lighting. I'm happy, for me it's going to be first in my life bbk
Last edited by DuSh; 02-14-2018 at 08:18 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2018, 10:31 AM | #41 |
Self-Deprecating Narcissist
7266
Rep 6,561
Posts |
I believe I have a set of four new/unused still wrapped Brembo decals. If you want them; they're yours.
Unless of course you're going for this:
__________________
|
Appreciate
4
|
02-14-2018, 10:45 AM | #42 | |
Colonel
2114
Rep 2,388
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks iconoclast, I have decals arriving in 2h (I'm tracking them impatiently), but if they will be low quality made in basement decals lol - I'll take your offer |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2018, 11:03 AM | #43 |
Self-Deprecating Narcissist
7266
Rep 6,561
Posts |
yes. they're real. it's a trend to a theme on the caliper.
__________________
|
Appreciate
2
DuSh2113.50 TheUltimateDrivingManiac835.00 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|