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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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I sell SS brake lines just don't think anyone makes for 535xi
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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What rotors are you on again?
Premium slotted/drilled
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Give it some time it'll be fine.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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The full bite takes about 500 miles to come in. I wasn't too happy at first but now my car just stops when I depress the brakes. I say be patient. This setup takes a while to reach its full potential.

If you want a firm pedal tho, that's a different story.
I 1000000% agree with the above!
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Acute do you carry PBR or akebono pads?
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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I do but not as readily available as Hawk, Stoptech, Posi Quiet
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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give it some time....i had that exact same set-up on my 545i and wasnt blown away at first....but after a while they were def better than the OEM. maybe at the 1k mark u will be all set. great products tho...even better customer service by acute performance.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks Chris.

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even better customer service by acute performance.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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I hate my setup. If I don't end up sellIng my car this weekend I'm going back to OEM. Rusty and very noisy after less then 6 months.
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
Give it some time it'll be fine.
until his mind gets used to it? lol

thats why i'll always use oem bmw pads.
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