M5 Front Brakes
12-26-2006, 05:37 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
1. Chock rear wheel and lift the front after loosening the wheel bolts.
Remove wheel (ensure 19" rim or bigger for right fit)
I have an OEM M166, so no problem here
Remove 2 Hex bolts to remove caliper housing.
Unscrew inner hex bolt to remove brake disk.
2. Pull out brake pad wear sensor(Present only on left side).
Note: Do not pull the cable, grasp the sensor(green) firmly and pull out.
3. Remove brake line from old caliper housing and install to the M5 caliper housing.
I rotated the housing to prevent hose from getting twisted.
4. Install M5 rotor using single inner hex bolt.
5. Install M5 caliper using 2 hex bolts.
6. Re-install wear sensor
7. Bleed the system. You need another body for this.
Note: Bleed right side then left side.
8. Ensure all bolts are properly torqued then install the wheel, applying proper torque to the wheel bolts.
Next: Brake Fluid Reservoir Access
Remove wheel (ensure 19" rim or bigger for right fit)
I have an OEM M166, so no problem here
Remove 2 Hex bolts to remove caliper housing.
Unscrew inner hex bolt to remove brake disk.
2. Pull out brake pad wear sensor(Present only on left side).
Note: Do not pull the cable, grasp the sensor(green) firmly and pull out.
3. Remove brake line from old caliper housing and install to the M5 caliper housing.
I rotated the housing to prevent hose from getting twisted.
4. Install M5 rotor using single inner hex bolt.
5. Install M5 caliper using 2 hex bolts.
6. Re-install wear sensor
7. Bleed the system. You need another body for this.
Note: Bleed right side then left side.
8. Ensure all bolts are properly torqued then install the wheel, applying proper torque to the wheel bolts.
Next: Brake Fluid Reservoir Access
12-26-2006, 05:37 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
To access the brake fluid reservoir located under the Cabin Air Filter Left housing.
1. Lift(the one I'm pointing at) and slide to the right to remove.
2. Remove filter housing.
3. Rotate CCW.
remove this rubber piece.
4. Lift rubber seal and move aside.
5. Unscrew torx screw.
6. Lift and voila!
Use DOT 4 Brake fluid.
1. Lift(the one I'm pointing at) and slide to the right to remove.
2. Remove filter housing.
3. Rotate CCW.
remove this rubber piece.
4. Lift rubber seal and move aside.
5. Unscrew torx screw.
6. Lift and voila!
Use DOT 4 Brake fluid.
12-26-2006, 08:16 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Originally Posted by my530i' post='371327' date='Dec 26 2006, 08:36 PM
Great! Thank you very very much!
Did you feel brake performance increase dramatically?
Thanks
Did you feel brake performance increase dramatically?
Thanks
12-26-2006, 10:31 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Way to go Rizbel! 
12-26-2006, 10:42 PM
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You're now officially mod-addicted
Waiting for another DIY
You might need spring compressor and air wrench to turn spring compressor to compress those springs.
Good luck on your project!
Waiting for another DIY
You might need spring compressor and air wrench to turn spring compressor to compress those springs.
Good luck on your project!
12-26-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='371348' date='Dec 26 2006, 11:42 PM
You're now officially mod-addicted
Waiting for another DIY
You might need spring compressor and air wrench to turn spring compressor to compress those springs.
Good luck on your project!
Waiting for another DIY
You might need spring compressor and air wrench to turn spring compressor to compress those springs.
Good luck on your project!
install.
The steering wheel paddle shifter is still on my wish list though
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