M5 brakes - AWESOME~~~~~
10-29-2010, 07:36 PM
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anyone done this on a 545?
When you say you need calipers, rotors and "carriers" are you referring to the locating bracket being different on the M5?
I have done this type of swap on other cars, just not sure what is different with the 545 to M5
When you say you need calipers, rotors and "carriers" are you referring to the locating bracket being different on the M5?
I have done this type of swap on other cars, just not sure what is different with the 545 to M5
10-31-2010, 11:41 PM
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11-01-2010, 04:20 AM
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Why then do you spend time on peoples thread throwing around incorrect information instead of "letting the guy enjoy his mods" Why trash up a thread with crap info and it only gives the people wrong info in deciding whether to do or not do the mod which is the point of anyone who checks out the thread.
But ya, you go strong with your "going to 19inch wheel" analogy--you must be a bright guy
But ya, you go strong with your "going to 19inch wheel" analogy--you must be a bright guy
05-25-2011, 03:07 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Anyone try installing the M5 Brakes on the XI?
05-25-2011, 05:55 PM
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So are you thinking larger brakes and the stock offset won't work? Or just THESE larger brakes?
Perhaps the right mix of big brakes and the right wheel.
time for me to do some seerchen on Xi doodes with BBKs and see what is working.
05-26-2011, 07:51 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Offset shouldn't matter as the calipers simply mount to the upright/spindle, the question is will they have the same size mounting holes. Also anyone know if the Wagons have bigger brakes then the Sedans? as my stock brakes seem massive on my wagon.
05-26-2011, 09:13 AM
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