E60 M5 BBK on a 530i
09-11-2008 | 01:36 PM
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Do you have some links Alex ? After weeks of research, I found that no manufacturer made drilled discs for the 545i (except US borne). Only options were complete setups from Brembo, stoptech and the like. Not even Zimmermann made them.
09-11-2008 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='667147' date='Sep 11 2008, 08:34 PM
Unfortunately, I can't help you with what parts you need to purchase to do the M5 brake kit retro-fit.
The trend now is to go for 6 piston mono-block calipers for the front and 4 piston mono-block calipers for the rear. Another recommendation would be the Brembo Grand Tourismo BBK. They cost much less than the 6 piston front Brembo BBK that you were quoted on. The Grand Tourismo Kit is 4 piston like the M5 brake kit for the front and rear. I have the Grand Tourismo Kit (front and rear) on one of my cars (and I think they perform incredibly and look awesome) and the front cost me about the same as what your dealer quoted you for the M5 kit (and aftermarket car parts in Korea is ridiculously expensive). Chances are, the Grand Tourismo Kit should cost much less in Europe. The M5 brake kit is good, but the Brembo Grand Tourismo Kit is another really good option.
The trend now is to go for 6 piston mono-block calipers for the front and 4 piston mono-block calipers for the rear. Another recommendation would be the Brembo Grand Tourismo BBK. They cost much less than the 6 piston front Brembo BBK that you were quoted on. The Grand Tourismo Kit is 4 piston like the M5 brake kit for the front and rear. I have the Grand Tourismo Kit (front and rear) on one of my cars (and I think they perform incredibly and look awesome) and the front cost me about the same as what your dealer quoted you for the M5 kit (and aftermarket car parts in Korea is ridiculously expensive). Chances are, the Grand Tourismo Kit should cost much less in Europe. The M5 brake kit is good, but the Brembo Grand Tourismo Kit is another really good option.
Any info on the prices of these?? Any trustworthy online shop that sells them?
09-13-2008 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BB-Tjai' post='667283' date='Sep 12 2008, 06:38 AM
You mentioned the Brembo Gran Turismo BBK, which is a 4 piston front and rear.
Any info on the prices of these?? Any trustworthy online shop that sells them?
Any info on the prices of these?? Any trustworthy online shop that sells them?
For info, check here:
http://www.brembo.com/ENG
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brembo/gran_turismo.jsp
09-13-2008 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='667282' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:36 PM
Do you have some links Alex ? After weeks of research, I found that no manufacturer made drilled discs for the 545i (except US borne). Only options were complete setups from Brembo, stoptech and the like. Not even Zimmermann made them.
Sighted weeks ago on ebay.com, so USA indeed.
Here in Europe, as you know, 545i are too rare to find someone selling parts.
09-13-2008 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BB-Tjai' post='667283' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:38 PM
Any info on the prices of these??
Brembo are *expensive*: if you have a 530i (230/260 hp) you would risk to waste money.
M5 brakes for you are enough powerful.
09-13-2008 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='668505' date='Sep 13 2008, 01:11 PM
Brembo are *expensive*: if you have a 530i (230/260 hp) you would risk to waste money.
M5 brakes for you are enough powerful.
M5 brakes for you are enough powerful.
09-13-2008 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BB-Tjai' post='668508' date='Sep 13 2008, 08:43 PM
Well the dealer quoted me here 2400 euro (=3300 USD) for only the parts of the front brake system of a M5 BBK, which make me think about a brembo 4 piston gt kit.
09-14-2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BB-Tjai' post='668508' date='Sep 13 2008, 01:43 PM
Well the dealer quoted me here 2400 euro (=3300 USD) for only the parts of the front brake system of a M5 BBK, which make me think about a brembo 4 piston gt kit.
09-14-2008 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BB-Tjai' post='668508' date='Sep 13 2008, 08:43 PM
Well the dealer quoted me here 2400 euro (=3300 USD) for only the parts of the front brake system of a M5 BBK, which make me think about a brembo 4 piston gt kit.