M5 Front Brakes
12-28-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='371625' date='Dec 27 2006, 05:26 PM
Tomorrow I'll paint all 4 calipers red 
. And bleed the rear brakes since I'll be working on them anyway 
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. And bleed the rear brakes since I'll be working on them anyway . Painted my brake calipers
12-29-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='371372' date='Dec 27 2006, 11:10 AM
Thanks, but my 21 years + as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician in the US Navy background told me to break out the owners manual - p 181 
, it says to use DOT 4 brake fluid.
I'll do a research on DOT 5's application though .
, it says to use DOT 4 brake fluid.I'll do a research on DOT 5's application though
.Before you start your research, here is one of the best brake fluids so far. That's what I will use one mine, but not for racing purpose, just for better braking (in combination with new "hi pressure" metallic lines .
Motul also has a great product, here is some info
Here are the stated specs of the MOTUL Dot 5.1 brake fluid:
1) Non-Silicone - Long life
509 degrees dry and 365 degrees wet. Polyglycol based. Exceeds the highest DOT specs. For use in all systems that require a DOT 3, 4 or 5.1 fluid. Container is filled with nitrogen for inreased shelf life and to eliminate contamination
2) Long life. 100% synthetic fluid for hydraulic actuated brake and clutch systems.
3) Dot 5.1, non-silicone base. Fluidity is specially designed for anti-lock brake systems.
4) The viscosity (820 centipoises at -40?c / -40?F) is lower than DOT 4 and DOT 3 brake fluids, which allows Motul Brake Fluid Dot 5.1, an easier fluid circulation in micro-valves of anti-locking systems.
5) Neutral with seals used braking systems
6) Anti-corrosion formula
01-01-2007, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by vl20sas' post='371595' date='Dec 27 2006, 03:39 PM
...any news to rear brakes?
bravo again
bravo again
REPAIR KIT, BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE TEXTAR T4166 1 34216768471 $112.16
................................................. 545i rear brake .................................................. .................... M5 rear brake ......................
01-05-2007, 12:58 AM
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
great write-up 
looks great
looks great
01-16-2007, 08:37 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i white/beige, premium, sport, xenon
You are awesome! Thank you so much.
I used your instructions to do the same front brake upgrade on my 525i.
Any idea if the rear brake system is a direct swap also?
I can't get away with leaving the stock 525i rear rotors because they are SO very wimpy.
I used your instructions to do the same front brake upgrade on my 525i.
Any idea if the rear brake system is a direct swap also?
I can't get away with leaving the stock 525i rear rotors because they are SO very wimpy.
01-23-2007, 09:03 AM
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Wow, great job! Looks awesome! Thanks for the DIY. We all appreciate it!
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