brake caliper covers
03-16-2011, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Alpine White Premium package, Sport package, Nav, HUD, PDC
Why not get a set of cross-drilled/slotted rotors? Not only do they look awesome, but when paired with quality aftermarket brake pads can drastically improve your stopping power and reduce a TON of brake dust. Acute Performance sells a good combo that many members have purchased and love. Something to look into.
EDIT: And as others have already suggested, it's your money so do as you wish. Just know that most BMW enthusiasts will frown upon it.
03-16-2011, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: e60
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Also put on slotted and drilled rotors.
:l
A tiny bit small on the fronts and a bit bigger for the rears.
But they like a shit ton better than the regular calipers.
...
Oh and I only paid 10 dollars per pair of covers.
:l
So I did not spend too much.
03-24-2011, 10:02 AM
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What I did was I sanded them down and painted them Silver and applied chrome lettering (BMW).
:l
Also put on slotted and drilled rotors.
I cut them and made them fit over the calipers.
:l
A tiny bit small on the fronts and a bit bigger for the rears.
But they like a shit ton better than the regular calipers.
...
Oh and I only paid 10 dollars per pair of covers.
:l
So I did not spend too much.
:l
Also put on slotted and drilled rotors.
I cut them and made them fit over the calipers.
:l
A tiny bit small on the fronts and a bit bigger for the rears.
But they like a shit ton better than the regular calipers.
...
Oh and I only paid 10 dollars per pair of covers.
:l
So I did not spend too much.
03-24-2011, 10:35 AM
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I know this is pretty shitty.
:l
But this is the only pic I have online at the moment.
I was still test fitting it.
I had to add a little spacer in the back to have it flow with the rear caliper better.
In either case... It still looks a shit load better than the bare calipers.
:l
But this is the only pic I have online at the moment.
I was still test fitting it.
I had to add a little spacer in the back to have it flow with the rear caliper better.
In either case... It still looks a shit load better than the bare calipers.
03-24-2011, 01:37 PM
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do you still have stock rotors? if so go to buybrakes.com and check out the nht calipers, they can powder coat it in any color you want and they are pretty much like your stock calipers and not the expensive big brake upgrade.. good luck on the search
03-24-2011, 06:14 PM
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i already have it planned. covers will NOT happen. since my e60 was not made in china i rather not make it look that way 
when i get some time i will take all wheels off, paint the calipers and also the drums while i'm at it, then BMW decals on the calipers.
when i get some time i will take all wheels off, paint the calipers and also the drums while i'm at it, then BMW decals on the calipers.
03-29-2011, 11:17 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
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I'm late to this party, but..JUST SAY no to FEMBO (fake Brembo). A more serious concern is what's the chance of these becoming dislodged if improperly installed? Do they allow additional heat to be retained by the caliper, considering plastic is a pretty good insulator? Do they become brittle over time (maybe years)? Just wondering...