opinions on brake mods
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i'd like to get some real opinions on brake mods. my experience is that most of the big brake kits didn't do much as far as brake feel, stopping distance, or fade. i installed a baer brake system on my escalade ext. it has big heavy 20x10 wheels. it's a big heavy truck. there seemed to be no actual difference between the stock brakes with ebc green stuff and my big brake kit. even on my c2 i couldn't tell the difference between my car with stock brakes and c2 and c4 i've driven with big brake kits.
obviously i'm not talking about hour long hard driving track run and actual measured stopping distances. but just from feel and overall street performance i'd have to say that having some quality pads like ebc green and some really good tires make the most difference for the money. they may not look as cool, but they definately do the job and do it well.
no let me know if i'm out of my mind or not. and what brakes you have or have tried on your 5er.
obviously i'm not talking about hour long hard driving track run and actual measured stopping distances. but just from feel and overall street performance i'd have to say that having some quality pads like ebc green and some really good tires make the most difference for the money. they may not look as cool, but they definately do the job and do it well.
no let me know if i'm out of my mind or not. and what brakes you have or have tried on your 5er.
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To be able to handle a bigger gun, a man must be strong enough to handle it. Is your E60 hydraulic brake system designed and ready for bigger brake? If not, you'll don't see much increase in braking performance.
That's why you see M5 hydraulic brake system is different from all other E60s because it's designed for bigger brake rotor, caliper cylinder and pads.
For a new set of brake rotor, caliper, and pads, a hydraulic brake system must be enough power to handle all new stuffs or you might not see much performance at all.
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All statements above are just my opinion.
That's why you see M5 hydraulic brake system is different from all other E60s because it's designed for bigger brake rotor, caliper cylinder and pads.
For a new set of brake rotor, caliper, and pads, a hydraulic brake system must be enough power to handle all new stuffs or you might not see much performance at all.
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All statements above are just my opinion.
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For street use, BBKs or big brake kits, will offer no real advantage over the regular brakes. On the street, BBKs provide nothing more than looks and possibly better pedal feel.
If you don't track the car or intend to track the car, then the a BBK would just be for bling.
If you don't track the car or intend to track the car, then the a BBK would just be for bling.
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I'm putting on Brembo GT BBK on my 545i in the next few days, will let you know my thoughts soon.
!!!!!! Disclaimer!!!!!!
I don't track, race, or launch my E60. I just drive to work, home, run errands for the wife and kids with it...
!!!!!! Disclaimer!!!!!!
I don't track, race, or launch my E60. I just drive to work, home, run errands for the wife and kids with it...
Originally Posted by asickmf' post='375590' date='Jan 8 2007, 11:51 PM
i'd like to get some real opinions on brake mods. my experience is that most of the big brake kits didn't do much as far as brake feel, stopping distance, or fade. i installed a baer brake system on my escalade ext. it has big heavy 20x10 wheels. it's a big heavy truck. there seemed to be no actual difference between the stock brakes with ebc green stuff and my big brake kit. even on my c2 i couldn't tell the difference between my car with stock brakes and c2 and c4 i've driven with big brake kits.
obviously i'm not talking about hour long hard driving track run and actual measured stopping distances. but just from feel and overall street performance i'd have to say that having some quality pads like ebc green and some really good tires make the most difference for the money. they may not look as cool, but they definately do the job and do it well.
no let me know if i'm out of my mind or not. and what brakes you have or have tried on your 5er.
obviously i'm not talking about hour long hard driving track run and actual measured stopping distances. but just from feel and overall street performance i'd have to say that having some quality pads like ebc green and some really good tires make the most difference for the money. they may not look as cool, but they definately do the job and do it well.
no let me know if i'm out of my mind or not. and what brakes you have or have tried on your 5er.
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Originally Posted by freed0m' post='376357' date='Jan 10 2007, 08:58 AM
I'm putting on Brembo GT BBK on my 545i in the next few days, will let you know my thoughts soon.
!!!!!! Disclaimer!!!!!!
I don't track, race, or launch my E60. I just drive to work, home, run errands for the wife and kids with it...
!!!!!! Disclaimer!!!!!!
I don't track, race, or launch my E60. I just drive to work, home, run errands for the wife and kids with it...
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Originally Posted by alpineweiss' post='376482' date='Jan 10 2007, 12:37 PM
A set of stainless steel brake lines should improve pedal feel.
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Originally Posted by alpineweiss' post='376482' date='Jan 10 2007, 03:37 PM
A set of stainless steel brake lines should improve pedal feel.
I personally like to do a slow comfortable soft braking when there are people in the car. To the point where their heads down move forward. I think steel brakes might make that more difficult, but it depends on your driving personality.
adding braided brake line 
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Originally Posted by alpineweiss' post='376482' date='Jan 11 2007, 04:37 AM
A set of stainless steel brake lines should improve pedal feel.
How much are they and where can I get them?