Cheapest brake & rotor combo?
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I am getting ready to install 167 wheels on my 04 530i and I am concerned that the stock brake and rotor set up will look terrible since they will be exposed with these wheels. I wanted to know what is the least expensive brake and rotor set up that I can change to? I do not need super high performance brakes and rotors, I am more concerned with the look. Cross drilled would be preferred.
If someone can provide photos that would be great.
thanks for your help
If someone can provide photos that would be great.
thanks for your help
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The JBT BBK are still on my old 545i. They'll set you back at least between $4500 - $5000. I'm not sure if the front 8 pot calipers will fit the 167. The rear 4 pot barely, within 1mm, fit the 124 wheel when I borrowed torquey5's 124 wheel after I blew out a tire on my VR02s.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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Also, freed0m was selling his Brembo BBK just last week for $2500. It's sold now. You missed it by a week.
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Yup, the Brembo 8 pot calipers will clear the 167s, no problems. Torque5 have some pics of it, may be he'll be nice and post some pics of the 167s w/ 8 pot 
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='513742' date='Jan 4 2008, 01:11 PM
The JBT BBK are still on my old 545i. They'll set you back at least between $4500 - $5000. I'm not sure if the front 8 pot calipers will fit the 167. The rear 4 pot barely, within 1mm, fit the 124 wheel when I borrowed torquey5's 124 wheel after I blew out a tire on my VR02s.
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IMHO ... the braking system (pads & rotors) is not where you want to go bargain hunting 
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If you are interested in adding some gee-whiz look at those brakes try caliper paint in a matching or contrasting color (red looks pretty nice if your wheels are open enough to permit the caliper to show). I've seen caliper covers, somewhere on the Internet, that mimic Brembo's or such. Cross-drilled or slotted rotors are available from OEM manufacturers and are usually priced only slightly above conventional items. However, the "look" is often accompanied by additional noise and accelerated pad wear . One last point, Hi-Po brake systems are designed to operate best when HOT ... not in day to day street driving where braking temps stay "cool".
. If you are interested in adding some gee-whiz look at those brakes try caliper paint in a matching or contrasting color (red looks pretty nice if your wheels are open enough to permit the caliper to show). I've seen caliper covers, somewhere on the Internet, that mimic Brembo's or such. Cross-drilled or slotted rotors are available from OEM manufacturers and are usually priced only slightly above conventional items. However, the "look" is often accompanied by additional noise and accelerated pad wear . One last point, Hi-Po brake systems are designed to operate best when HOT ... not in day to day street driving where braking temps stay "cool".
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