tortoiseracing

Has anybody put stainless steel braided brake lines on an E61? Goodridge and Stoptech make lines for the RWD E60's, but nothing for the AWD wagon (apparently our rear brake lines are unique to all other E60/E61 cars?).

I checked tirerack.com, and they show the same Goodridge kit for the E61 as for the E60, but I called Goodridge, and they clarified that the kit would not fit the wagon.

I'm considering getting custom lines made, but would prefer to buy something off-the-shelf if possible. Does anybody have any experience with this?

Lotus99

Hmmm... Have you checked the brake lines for both cars on RealOEM? That might give you an idea too if they definitely won't fit if you see different part #'s.

PS UUC supposedly makes lines for the E61... Found it just by googling. SSBL-4-615T

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/UUC-Stainless...-/330740709679
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tortoiseracing

Thanks! I completely forgot about UUC. Yes, it looks like they do make a SS brake line kit for our cars. Nice.
stainless steel brake line kit - 4 lines - 2004-2011 E61 5-series Wagon

I talked to Dave Zeckhausen earlier today, and he checked the parts lists to confirm that the brake lines on a wagon are different than other E60s.

Cpalacay

I've done it. I test fitted StopTech M5 lines for the front when I did the M5 brake conversion, it's 100% compatible. Assuming you stick with the factory calipers in the rear, the StopTechs will work without issue, same length and everything. They will not work if you use M5 calipers since they'll hit the rear shocks.

I'm selling my set if you're interested, zero miles. $85.00 shipped to Cali.

-Christian

bmwmonkey

Bavauto has them for the E61 wagon $76.90

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