Finally new brakes in my 535d
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My Ride: 535d
Model Year: E61 2006
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When i found that the 550i have the same brake system as the 535d, i ordered from stoptech their st2 for the 550i and while i was waiting i painted the callipers in black. When i received the kit and was mounting the front rotors/pads i realized that this didn't fit. I contacted Stoptech and they told me that US 550i and Euro 550i have different brake systems at the front. I asked a refund claiming that, as a worldwide seller they must inform a european buyer for that fact, before and not after buying their products. So i still have the parts getting dust in the garage and a big hole in the wallet because Stoptech didn?t wanted to refund or even discount the value of this parts in a BBK.
As i liked the slotted look at the rear...
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... and as the M5 brakes only have drilled rotors, i started looking in the aftermarket parts. I bought this for a bit less than $2000 (the same as for a used M5 calliper with new rotors and pads):
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It is floating 356x32mm rotors with 8 pistons calliper. About the power brake, i already break in the brakes i think that it brakes as good as my 997 Turbo.
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As i liked the slotted look at the rear...
![Finally new brakes in my 535d-pict0015.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/92116d1482365840t-finally-new-brakes-my-535d-pict0015.jpg)
... and as the M5 brakes only have drilled rotors, i started looking in the aftermarket parts. I bought this for a bit less than $2000 (the same as for a used M5 calliper with new rotors and pads):
![Finally new brakes in my 535d-pict0013.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/92117d1482365840t-finally-new-brakes-my-535d-pict0013.jpg)
It is floating 356x32mm rotors with 8 pistons calliper. About the power brake, i already break in the brakes i think that it brakes as good as my 997 Turbo.
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
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That looks incredible and probably useful to have that braking power with all the power mods you've done ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Good luck getting the refund issue sorted.
I assume in your part of the world you don't need to worry about fitting a smaller winter wheel set-up over the BBK
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Good luck getting the refund issue sorted.
I assume in your part of the world you don't need to worry about fitting a smaller winter wheel set-up over the BBK
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