M5 brakes - AWESOME~~~~~
10-09-2010, 09:54 PM
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Darwin from SonicMS helped me install my m5 brakes and all i can say about them is that they are awesome!!!
and as far as the brakes....lol BEST BBK i have ever had, and i have had Brembo/AP/Porsche on my previous cars
The car does feel a little heavier but the brakes absolutely are AMAAZZING!!!!
anyone who might decide to do it, all you need is the caliper/rotor/carriers.
Front is bolt on - rear plate needs to be trimmed to allow the bigger rotor to fit!!
Car is still in a transforming stage, so will post pic of the entire car once everything is completed!!
and as far as the brakes....lol BEST BBK i have ever had, and i have had Brembo/AP/Porsche on my previous cars
The car does feel a little heavier but the brakes absolutely are AMAAZZING!!!!
anyone who might decide to do it, all you need is the caliper/rotor/carriers.
Front is bolt on - rear plate needs to be trimmed to allow the bigger rotor to fit!!
Car is still in a transforming stage, so will post pic of the entire car once everything is completed!!
10-09-2010, 09:55 PM
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Darwin from SonicMS helped me install my m5 brakes and all i can say about them is that they are awesome!!!
and as far as the brakes....lol BEST BBK i have ever had, and i have had Brembo/AP/Porsche on my previous cars
The car does feel a little heavier but the brakes absolutely are AMAAZZING!!!!
anyone who might decide to do it, all you need is the caliper/rotor/carriers.
Front is bolt on - rear plate needs to be trimmed to allow the bigger rotor to fit!!
Car is still in a transforming stage, so will post pic of the entire car once everything is completed!!
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and as far as the brakes....lol BEST BBK i have ever had, and i have had Brembo/AP/Porsche on my previous cars
The car does feel a little heavier but the brakes absolutely are AMAAZZING!!!!
anyone who might decide to do it, all you need is the caliper/rotor/carriers.
Front is bolt on - rear plate needs to be trimmed to allow the bigger rotor to fit!!
Car is still in a transforming stage, so will post pic of the entire car once everything is completed!!
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I did the same.... Performance is great! A very good mod to get done!
10-10-2010, 11:12 AM
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So what did you guys do. . . .
Install the M5 Rotors and the brake pads or change the entire Brake assembly ??
Please explain.
Also, if you can tell us what pads you have on there etc etc
Install the M5 Rotors and the brake pads or change the entire Brake assembly ??
Please explain.
Also, if you can tell us what pads you have on there etc etc
10-10-2010, 01:48 PM
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10-10-2010, 03:05 PM
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Rotors, calipers, changed to SS brake lines as well.... basically the entire brake assembly. Ive got OEM pads on there... ordering aftermarket brands would of taken too long...
10-10-2010, 03:08 PM
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Looks good too...!
Why do people in HK buy Ferraris, Lambo, Porsches, Pagani, MB SLR's etc.....? Its not because they NEED it... its because they can
Same thing with the brakes...!
10-10-2010, 04:15 PM
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you dont need nor will benefit with m5 brakes in a 530/525. You have 600 less pounds to stop and you are adding unsprung mass which makes a deficit in handling.
Absolutely a mod for looks as you will never notice any gain in performance from this even in a emergency stop. Bigger isnt always better-
Absolutely a mod for looks as you will never notice any gain in performance from this even in a emergency stop. Bigger isnt always better-
10-10-2010, 04:20 PM
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you dont need nor will benefit with m5 brakes in a 530/525. You have 600 less pounds to stop and you are adding unsprung mass which makes a deficit in handling.
Absolutely a mod for looks as you will never notice any gain in performance from this even in a emergency stop. Bigger isnt always better-
Absolutely a mod for looks as you will never notice any gain in performance from this even in a emergency stop. Bigger isnt always better-
10-10-2010, 07:31 PM
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+1,
all i gotta say, when a stupid driver stops or cuts in front of you, those extra seconds can save a life. I rather risk a little big of handling for quicker stopping, Do you have m5 brakes on your car? i dont think so, so you wouldnt be able to notice the amazing stopping difference..
love it when people say stuff which they have no idea...they say it because they can, so i will give em that.
10-10-2010, 07:33 PM
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everything is bolt on, all you need is rotor, caliper and carrier - brake pads also, i am using oem and they are superb, you might need oem brake fluid to, only one bottle.