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

mikew2069 · 01-08-2019, 07:33 AM

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This is what I've been told you do. Probably what you did but all I got sorry.

Yea the problem with that is that those step by step instructions weren't exactly available to me so I had to use judgment to get to where I got. Hopefully it's correct, but if not, oh well. Best effort, lol. It stops so that's good.

Maverik259 · 01-08-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

This is what I've been told you do. Probably what you did but all I got sorry.

Yea the problem with that is that those step by step instructions weren't exactly available to me so I had to use judgment to get to where I got. Hopefully it's correct, but if not, oh well. Best effort, lol. It stops so that's good.

If it feels not good it's not coded right. Once bled properly it should be super firm. That's what every review I've seen on the coding has had.

Maverik259 · 01-08-2019, 02:15 PM

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F332971568090

Not a bad deal for $1500. Front calipers, all 4 rotors, and dust shields. Just need a spacer to lift rear calipers to fit larger rotors.

Mr.47 · 01-14-2019, 12:53 PM

Anyone can recommend a decent aftermarket brand both front and rear rotors. I found a set for centrics but they aren't coated especially around the hub area. I tried looking for Paige, Stoptech, Meyle, even Brembo but no luck.

yewlock · 01-14-2019, 02:29 PM

Stoptech and brakenetic are coated

Maverik259 · 01-14-2019, 04:13 PM

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Stoptech and brakenetic are coated

Install them puppies!

scooby007 · 01-21-2019, 09:35 AM

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Just want to give a shout out to Nathan!!
Best seller I ever encountered. He went above and beyond with the sale of the calipers. He kept constant updates on when he sending out the calipers, even tracked the package until it was delivered.
I can definitely say... best seller ever.

Now I need to upgrade my rear calipers to either the 5.0i rear or find a pair of x5m rear to match the front.

mikew2069 · 01-21-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by scooby007

Just want to give a shout out to Nathan!!
Best seller I ever encountered. He went above and beyond with the sale of the calipers. He kept constant updates on when he sending out the calipers, even tracked the package until it was delivered.
I can definitely say... best seller ever.

Now I need to upgrade my rear calipers to either the 5.0i rear or find a pair of x5m rear to match the front.

Keep in mind the rear 50i calipers are almost identical to the X5M calipers. Only difference is a different bracket which allow for larger rotors. The 50i piston is actually larger which is odd but true.

scooby007 · 01-21-2019, 02:04 PM

Thanks Mikew2069,
I did some research and you are right, I am upgrading to the 50i calipers instead (mainly it cost a lot less than the x5m rears). Now I just need to find some rotors and wait for this NYC winter cold to subside before I can slap those massive brakes on.

Thank everyone on this thread, great help!

mikew2069 · 01-21-2019, 06:01 PM

Been meaning to update the thread with some pics of mine post install....

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DuSh · 01-21-2019, 06:28 PM

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Been meaning to update the thread with some pics of mine post install....

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This is how every 50i should come from factory!

DuSh · 01-21-2019, 06:45 PM

Maverik259 · 01-21-2019, 07:55 PM

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Been meaning to update the thread with some pics of mine post install....

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This is how every 50i should come from factory!

That's how it is now! lol damn you BMW

Maverik259 · 01-21-2019, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby007

Thanks Mikew2069,
I did some research and you are right, I am upgrading to the 50i calipers instead (mainly it cost a lot less than the x5m rears). Now I just need to find some rotors and wait for this NYC winter cold to subside before I can slap those massive brakes on.

Thank everyone on this thread, great help!

Rockauto has several options.

mikew2069 · 01-21-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

That's how it is now! lol damn you BMW

Are you serious?? The new ones come with larger brakes now? If so, that's annoying.

9mmkungfu · 01-21-2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby007

Thanks Mikew2069,
I did some research and you are right, I am upgrading to the 50i calipers instead (mainly it cost a lot less than the x5m rears). Now I just need to find some rotors and wait for this NYC winter cold to subside before I can slap those massive brakes on.

Thank everyone on this thread, great help!

I have a set of X5M rear calipers available if you want 'em. Send me a PM.

yewlock · 01-21-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

Been meaning to update the thread with some pics of mine post install....

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Looks cool. Brakenetic Cross Drilled rotors? Any review?

Maverik259 · 01-21-2019, 10:22 PM

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Been meaning to update the thread with some pics of mine post install....

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Looks cool. Brakenetic Cross Drilled rotors? Any review?

Those look oem. At least the rears do. Can just barely see the little mounting circles on the hub.

Maverik259 · 01-21-2019, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

That's how it is now! lol damn you BMW

Are you serious?? The new ones come with larger brakes now? If so, that's annoying.

Ya the M sports come with 4 pot brembos up front. 50i m sport are blue while the 40i is just unpainted or silver etc.

40i base: floating 348x30 + 345x24
40i w/ 3rd row: fixed 4 piston 348x36 + 345x24
50i base: fixed 4 piston 374x36 + 345x24
any engine + 2NH: fixed 4 piston 395x36 + 370x24

mikew2069 · 01-22-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by yewlock

Looks cool. Brakenetic Cross Drilled rotors? Any review?

Yup Brakenetic - I just went with the drilled rotors. Everything is all good but the pads they include with their set dust like a MF so I'll probably look to replace those at some point.

mikew2069 · 01-22-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Ya the M sports come with 4 pot brembos up front. 50i m sport are blue while the 40i is just unpainted or silver etc.

40i base: floating 348x30 + 345x24
40i w/ 3rd row: fixed 4 piston 348x36 + 345x24
50i base: fixed 4 piston 374x36 + 345x24
any engine + 2NH: fixed 4 piston 395x36 + 370x24

Damn, damn, damn... Oh well, we have them too now. Just took a little blood sweat and tears.

82Nate · 01-22-2019, 04:47 PM

You’re most welcome and good luck with your upgrade

Unfortunately you had the last set, I do however still have 2 new front right calipers if anyone is after some please pm me.

Cheers

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Just want to give a shout out to Nathan!!
Best seller I ever encountered. He went above and beyond with the sale of the calipers. He kept constant updates on when he sending out the calipers, even tracked the package until it was delivered.
I can definitely say... best seller ever.

Now I need to upgrade my rear calipers to either the 5.0i rear or find a pair of x5m rear to match the front.

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