Big Brake Upgrade For The e60
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I have a 545i Sport. I really HATE that disgusting ugly factory brakes. They are rusty and tiny and well, VERY ugly. did anyone successfully put other brakes on there but STILL running stock 18" wheels? I was thinking of picking up some used G35 brembos or evo brembos. somethng that will definitely fit the stock 18s since I will be using my stockers for the winter. I tried searching everywhere but cant find anything. I dont need something huge or with ultra crazy performance. It's not like it's going to the track. It's slow as hell anyway. More for looks and but please do not tell me about caliper covers. That's the stupidest "invention" made. Ur trapping more heat and would b a bitch to swap pads. Good luck to whoever buys it on ebay. LOL
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Have you considered wilwood calipers and having some brakets made? Very economical alternative to brembo. I've been quoted $200 for a brand new pair of dynalites for my e30. And i was quoted $125 for caliper adapters from massivebrakes.com. What ever you end up getting makes sure the caliper piston displacement will work with your stock setup w/o the need for bias valves or larger master cylinder.
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wow if the evo brembos was possible i would be up for this...I had an evo before the e60 and loved the brakes on that car...Well i loved the whole car...great driving car..now im just in the cruising mode in the e60..
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='718759' date='Nov 11 2008, 08:46 PM
all i see are prices in excess of 1G. where do u see 200-300???
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I find it a waste of money to even think about getting a BBK when it's NOT needed and when you're just getting it for looks. You might as well just get the caliper covers... Just admit it, you want to buy them LOL
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='718906' date='Nov 12 2008, 03:38 AM
do m5 brake conversion ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
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