Brakes are due! what should I do.
03-23-2011 | 07:28 AM
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Well its come to that time where I'm out of warranty and out of maintenance. So this brake job is on me. What are some options we have? Has anyone else gotten to this point yet and not broke the bank? Should I go to an indy shop? or the dealer since they love me so much...
rear needs to be done soon. Really wish someone would post up a slightly used BBK right about now lol.
rear needs to be done soon. Really wish someone would post up a slightly used BBK right about now lol.
Sorry man but BMW only on the front rotors.
A full brake job would consist of new pads, rotors and brake pad sensors in addition to a fluid flush.
To the OP, I would suggest checking out Stoptech's OE replacement offerings if you don't want to go BBK, you can find more info in the below link.
http://forums.5serie...g-product-line/
Otherwise, for BBK you can go with Brembo or StopTech.
Feel free to PM me if you'd like pricing on either
To the OP, I would suggest checking out Stoptech's OE replacement offerings if you don't want to go BBK, you can find more info in the below link.
http://forums.5serie...g-product-line/
Otherwise, for BBK you can go with Brembo or StopTech.
Feel free to PM me if you'd like pricing on either
Its clear your only out for your best interest and have no idea
buy your rotors at getbmwparts.com and buy your pads at http://www.livermoreperformance.com
The above 2 online stores offers the cheapest price. Those are the 2 stores where I ordered from with no problems.
BMW OEM rotors with Porterfield R4S brake pads for street driving. This is the combo I am using, by far the cheapest and best combo for the street.
The above 2 online stores offers the cheapest price. Those are the 2 stores where I ordered from with no problems.
BMW OEM rotors with Porterfield R4S brake pads for street driving. This is the combo I am using, by far the cheapest and best combo for the street.
Gary romani gets us a better deal on the rotors in the front .
I am looking at 750 in parts just for the front OUCH!
03-23-2011 | 04:12 PM
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good to know u found it for a bit cheaper. i stay away from oem pads as they dust like crazy!
03-23-2011 | 05:12 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i AW - every option
So whats the verdict here. I've seen several different opinions. Whats the most cost effective yet quality route? Does anyone have any input on spark plugs? Those are now due for me and brakes are about a year away...
03-23-2011 | 06:15 PM
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My Ride: 09 M5 (E60) Interlagos blue, Silverstone interior, with cold weather package. Adaptive Xenon headlamps and adaptive brake lights, hud, comfort access. Comfort seats, basically fully loaded.
most of the time you don't actually have to change the rotors, unless they're warped or grooved in, I could do the job for you at my shop any day. We're in queens right next to jfk airport you can call anytime
718 322 1444. I will try not to break your bank..
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718 322 1444. I will try not to break your bank..
Kevin...
8 am to 6pm monday to fri
8 to 4pm sat... sunday we're closed...
03-24-2011 | 06:48 AM
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So whats the verdict here. I've seen several different opinions. Whats the most cost effective yet quality route? Does anyone have any input on spark plugs? Those are now due for me and brakes are about a year away...
03-24-2011 | 06:19 PM
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I'm about to buy this full brake kit with Hawk HPS pads - good price
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-29...l-package.aspx
edit - sorry, just noticed we're in the M5 forum - I don't see a full kit for the M5
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-29...l-package.aspx
edit - sorry, just noticed we're in the M5 forum - I don't see a full kit for the M5
03-24-2011 | 09:30 PM
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oem from getbmwparts.com installing them next week. the full set (rotors, pads, and sensors) came to a little under 1600 shipped.
03-25-2011 | 09:20 AM
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i would never buy the factory bmw brake pads. They are expensive as **** and dust like crazy, for half the price I got the Porterfield R4S brake pads and cannot be any happier, great initial bite, low dust, and no sqeals.
EBC brake pads wrap rotors and wears them out real fast. Not a lot of ppl like EBC after they gave them a try
EBC brake pads wrap rotors and wears them out real fast. Not a lot of ppl like EBC after they gave them a try
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