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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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I'm looking to get front pads for a 2006 525i. I ran into these 2 part numbers

HB551F.748
http://www.empire1.net/racing/neonra...551f.748.shtml

HB534.750
http://www.empire1.net/racing/neonra...534f.750.shtml

What's the difference between the 2? the .750 seems to have a split between the pads. Is that any better or worse?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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551F.748 is the proper part number. Don't worry when you order I'll get you the proper set
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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balbs, order from Michael, he'll take care of you for sure. The Hawks have noticeable improvement in braking on my 545i.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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p.s. He has an installer he can refer who I've used with no problems whatsoever.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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So a buddy of mine works as a mechanic for Delta airlines (fixes their trucks, not planes). He was also a mechanic when he was in the army. Although he used to have an early 90's 3 series, he shouldn't have a problem changing brakes and rotors on an E60 right?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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it's a piece of cake

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So a buddy of mine works as a mechanic for Delta airlines (fixes their trucks, not planes). He was also a mechanic when he was in the army. Although he used to have an early 90's 3 series, he shouldn't have a problem changing brakes and rotors on an E60 right?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by balbs
So a buddy of mine works as a mechanic for Delta airlines (fixes their trucks, not planes). He was also a mechanic when he was in the army. Although he used to have an early 90's 3 series, he shouldn't have a problem changing brakes and rotors on an E60 right?

You can also try a DIY.
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Got my pads. Thanks Michael! What do you guys recommend for brake fluid?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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dang it why didnt you tell me you needed this too

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Got my pads. Thanks Michael! What do you guys recommend for brake fluid?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
dang it why didnt you tell me you needed this too
I didn't think about it until I openned the package What do you recommend?
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