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Old 12-26-2006, 03:58 PM
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Rizbel,
You should have a set of wheel locks.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='371290' date='Dec 26 2006, 04:58 PM
Rizbel,
You should have a set of wheel locks.
I do. It has a black plastic cap so it looks like the regular bolts .
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='371284' date='Dec 26 2006, 04:14 PM
Looks good . Does it brake better?
Much better and looks better

DIY in progress.
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How do the M5 brakes compare with the 545i brakes. The rotors I see are drilled, but are they much bigger? How about the calipers?
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='371296' date='Dec 26 2006, 05:21 PM
How do the M5 brakes compare with the 545i brakes. The rotors I see are drilled, but are they much bigger? How about the calipers?
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Bigger and heavier caliper with 2 pistons.
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Congrats!

I am glad you did it nicely and Proved it could be done

best regards,
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='371280' date='Dec 26 2006, 04:06 PM
Very very nice

Everyone is interested
If that's the case, here it is: M5 Front Brakes DIY Install
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='371296' date='Dec 26 2006, 08:21 PM
How do the M5 brakes compare with the 545i brakes. The rotors I see are drilled, but are they much bigger? How about the calipers?
BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED, PERFORATED, 374mmX 36mm 14.8" in diameter and 2 pistons.
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Great Rizbel!!
I will be the next one .

How many pistons for 545i calipers ?
1 or 2 ?

Bye!
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