pavrom

are m5 brakes direkt fit ?
i have 2008 535i with oem 166 , i have a chance to have brakes upgraded to oem m5 rotors and calipers , not sure if this is direct fit or not , any mods required?
thanks

devildawg712

AFAIK they were directly fitted onto my 545. While you're at it tho you might as well swap out those old lines for some nice SS ones. And dustless pads too if your budget permits.

KyleB

They're bolt on as long as you have big enough wheels to allow for proper wheel to brake clearance. I'm pretty sure they won't fit under those 166s if you have the 18" version of them. Double check with someone who has done it, but I think you need 19" or bigger wheels.

Mantelis88

Hi,

I have upgraded front and rear m5 brakes + anti roll bars on my 535d. Really happy about the mod and I would strongly recommend to do this.

You will some more noise from the drilled brakes, but this just adds more fun.

Regarding the wheels, 18" works fine so no problem there. I have set of 184 for winter and they fit just perfect.

And yes, they are direct fit, but I would recommend not doing it yourself as you have to bleed the brakes after and this is quite tricky.

Good luck!

gene550i

How
Good

Do they stop ??

Bigjule111

Would they work on a xi? Don't see y not but always seem to b us xi guys get left out all the fun �� 2006 530xi

88irocvert

I did the upgrade with my OEM 166 but they required a spacer or the caliper would rub. I went with 18mm in the back and 15mm in the front.

Pitch Black

Front is 100% on xis. Rear needs the hub and possibly new rims.