Better brakes for 04 525i
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Originally Posted by waynerm002' post='660854' date='Sep 3 2008, 06:47 PM
Hello, I am hoping to get some assistance for forum members on obtaining better brakes for my 04 525i.
They are more than good enough.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 525i, 6 Speed Manual, Premium/Sport Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Light Control
just want to change the rotors. is there a significant difference between the 525 and the 530 rotors? I am guessing I would have to get new calipers and larger rotors, that is not the route I wanted to go however, it the cost is not too expensive, I will consider it.
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My Ride: 2014 530d XDrive M Sport
Originally Posted by waynerm002' post='660957' date='Sep 4 2008, 02:57 AM
just want to change the rotors. is there a significant difference between the 525 and the 530 rotors? I am guessing I would have to get new calipers and rotors, that is not the route I wanted to go however, it the cost is not too expensive, I will consider it.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 525i, 6 Speed Manual, Premium/Sport Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Light Control
I have, matter of fact, I ordered a rear set for a friend's 94 540 from that site, last week. They had options for rotors for the older cars but not for mine.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 525i, 6 Speed Manual, Premium/Sport Pkg, Xenon Adaptive Light Control
Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='660902' date='Sep 3 2008, 12:50 PM
You will not need 19's if you use 545i front brakes
545i/550i/535i/645ci/650i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED *348X30* 2 34116763824 $113.83
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 310 1 34116764540 $131.69
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116756303 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116756304 $369.40
530i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 324X30 2 34116753221 $97.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763089 $129.46
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116753659 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116753660 $369.40
525i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 310X24 2 34116764021 $109.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763618 $109.65
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116763023 $306.90
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116763024 $306.90
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545i/550i/535i/645ci/650i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED *348X30* 2 34116763824 $113.83
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 310 1 34116764540 $131.69
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116756303 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116756304 $369.40
530i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 324X30 2 34116753221 $97.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763089 $129.46
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116753659 $369.40
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116753660 $369.40
525i
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED 310X24 2 34116764021 $109.65
BRAKE PADS ASBESTOS-FREE JURID 422 1 34116763618 $109.65
CALIPER HOUSING LEFT 1 34116763023 $306.90
CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT 1 34116763024 $306.90
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Go M5 brakes route... I upgraded my brakes to M5 ones and am very happy with the looks and of course, stopping power!!!
However, as discussed earlier, you will need at least 19" rims for the brakes to fit.
However, as discussed earlier, you will need at least 19" rims for the brakes to fit.