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Old 01-23-2007, 01:56 PM
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dont forget the oem M technic stickers
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Hey all,

Cool MOD.

If anyone else is wanting these brakes for their regular 5 or 6 series...let me know. I am selling the front and rear OEM brakes(Calipers, rotors, pads, etc.) from my 2007 M6. They have 5,140 miles on them, and since some of you know how I drive, you know that they have been BEAR-ly used.
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Originally Posted by BHR4CE1' post='464731' date='Sep 1 2007, 07:40 AM
Hey all,

Cool MOD.

If anyone else is wanting these brakes for their regular 5 or 6 series...let me know. I am selling the front and rear OEM brakes(Calipers, rotors, pads, etc.) from my 2007 M6. They have 5,140 miles on them, and since some of you know how I drive, you know that they have been BEAR-ly used.
Interested. send me a pm with info.
Old 09-02-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='371303' date='Dec 27 2006, 03:37 AM
8. Ensure all bolts are properly torqued then install the wheel, applying proper torque to the wheel bolts.
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How do you find the Kumho tyres......I am a great fan, but have never had them on my E60. I've got Conti 2's at the moment, but I know when the time comes to replace them, that they will be expensive. I would go for the Kumho's, but interested in hearing your feedback over grip performance/handling/wear rate.

Thanks.
Old 09-02-2007, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='465060' date='Sep 2 2007, 11:23 AM
How do you find the Kumho tyres......I am a great fan, but have never had them on my E60. I've got Conti 2's at the moment, but I know when the time comes to replace them, that they will be expensive. I would go for the Kumho's, but interested in hearing your feedback over grip performance/handling/wear rate.

Thanks.
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Rizbel:

did you need the M5 caliper carriers as well to make the retrofit work ?
see item no.2 HERE

I believe it ! but doesn't make sense..the part no's for the 2 carriers (M5 & 545i) are different...

(carrier is the part that you need to place the calipers on and then on to the axle)

thanks man,
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='465238' date='Sep 3 2007, 11:50 AM
Rizbel:

did you need the M5 caliper carriers as well to make the retrofit work ?
see item no.2 HERE

I believe it ! but doesn't make sense..the part no's for the 2 carriers (M5 & 545i) are different...

(carrier is the part that you need to place the calipers on and then on to the axle)

thanks man,

As already said, yes, you need also part 02 .
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Thanks Alex.

It's unbelievable the carrier and hex bolts from the carrier bolt on in plug and play style to the 545i !
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='465342' date='Sep 3 2007, 06:09 PM
Thanks Alex.

It's unbelievable the carrier and hex bolts from the carrier bolt on in plug and play style to the 545i !
Not so unbelievable: the M5 is an E60 like 520d and 545i, nothing special!
Good luck with the brakes, Andy!
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='465396' date='Sep 3 2007, 08:47 PM
Not so unbelievable: the M5 is an E60 like 520d and 545i, nothing special!
Good luck with the brakes, Andy!
I mean from a standpoint that every single part no. is different...there is a reason for this.


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