M5 Brake calipers (front)
01-23-2009, 09:59 AM
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Hi Guys,
I have been told that M5 brakes are not really that great but as they will be much better than my std brakes plus they will be OEM I fancy sticking them on when my fronts need replaced.
Anyone bought some and would care to disclose the price for comparison?
Just looking at the calipers. But anyone know any decent disc and pad suppliers too as they seem limited!
I have been told that M5 brakes are not really that great but as they will be much better than my std brakes plus they will be OEM I fancy sticking them on when my fronts need replaced.
Anyone bought some and would care to disclose the price for comparison?
Just looking at the calipers. But anyone know any decent disc and pad suppliers too as they seem limited!
01-23-2009, 10:01 AM
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About EUR 2500 for front brakes.
They are quite good: on a 545i/550i they are enough even on track, so on the road they are more than sufficient.
They are quite good: on a 545i/550i they are enough even on track, so on the road they are more than sufficient.
01-23-2009, 10:12 AM
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seen those too. I bought some last year that I still haven't fitted, purely due to not ordering the extra parts (couple of bolts and disc/pads). I bought mine as a set and basically I will end up with the 4 calipers (discs and pads were knackered) for ?200. I didn't think his price was that bad .. if they are in good condition.
Whether they are any good for me is a no brainer... my 545i brakes are pretty damn good and stop the car more than good enough for my driving which is quite agressively, so the m5 brakes will be better than current.
Whether they are any good for me is a no brainer... my 545i brakes are pretty damn good and stop the car more than good enough for my driving which is quite agressively, so the m5 brakes will be better than current.
01-23-2009, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='775579' date='Jan 23 2009, 07:12 PM
seen those too. I bought some last year that I still haven't fitted, purely due to not ordering the extra parts (couple of bolts and disc/pads). I bought mine as a set and basically I will end up with the 4 calipers (discs and pads were knackered) for ?200. I didn't think his price was that bad .. if they are in good condition.
Whether they are any good for me is a no brainer... my 545i brakes are pretty damn good and stop the car more than good enough for my driving which is quite agressively, so the m5 brakes will be better than current.
Whether they are any good for me is a no brainer... my 545i brakes are pretty damn good and stop the car more than good enough for my driving which is quite agressively, so the m5 brakes will be better than current.
01-23-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='775579' date='Jan 23 2009, 08:12 PM
my 545i brakes are pretty damn good and stop the car more than good enough for my driving which is quite agressively,
No, they suck, trust me.
so the m5 brakes will be better than current.
01-23-2009, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='775604' date='Jan 23 2009, 07:39 PM
No, they suck, trust me.
01-23-2009, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='775651' date='Jan 23 2009, 09:31 PM
I meant for everyday driving... on nurburgring they suck - hense going for the M5
01-26-2009, 02:49 PM
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My Ride: 530d M Sport. It has Heads Up Display...need I say more...
I recently purchased a complete set of M5 brakes - front/rear (calipers, carriers, discs (virtually brand new), new set of pads for the front). Just needed new rear pads. Paid ?500 which is a bargain really.
On my 530d, they are soooo much better. Brake pedal feel and bite are night/day compared my stock items.
On my 530d, they are soooo much better. Brake pedal feel and bite are night/day compared my stock items.
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