[Eddiek550]

Hi all, i came into possession of a X7 brembo caliper - blue with M logo (thanks to a buddy getting rid of extra parts at his shop) . I also found another one for the right side that i can buy but before i do, i want to make sure i can get it to fit on my 550.

I know it needs a 395/36 rotor based on the numbers on the back so i was curious if anyone can provide some insight if there is a rotor that will fit..

For the caliper to fit, i assume i will need some spacers to center it on the rotor like the G30 retrofit.

Thanks in advance!

[Hoa]

E60 X5M rotor should fit. You will need washers (4-6mm) to center the caliper to the rotor. If you use 6mm, get longer bolts as well. Depending on your wheel, you might need spacers as well

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Hoa

E60 X5M rotor should fit. You will need washers (4-6mm) to center the caliper to the rotor. If you use 6mm, get longer bolts as well. Depending on your wheel, you might need spacers as well

Gotcha, thank you.

i think i read somewhere someone was using the front subframe bolts and just cut them down when using the washers.

Curious if the caliper will mount right up or if i will need bracket.

I have the OEM 239M wheels for winters and HRE FF04 20x9 ET 25 for the fronts. Do you think i will need a spacer? maybe for the winter set?

[Hoa]

No bracket needed.

Longer bolt is 07119908596. It just have to be M12*1.5*48. You can get them for cheap from local hardware stores. If it's longer than 48, you can cut it down to the length you need.

I am not sure on the wheel. Just dry test fit them before you actually undo the brake lines. That way, you can put everything back and still drive.

[Unspec]

Be aware that G series calipers sit significantly more outboard than F series calipers. You'll likely need spacers. On 343M wheels, I needed at least a 7.5mm spacer to clear them.

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Hoa

No bracket needed.

Longer bolt is 07119908596. It just have to be M12*1.5*48. You can get them for cheap from local hardware stores. If it's longer than 48, you can cut it down to the length you need.

I am not sure on the wheel. Just dry test fit them before you actually undo the brake lines. That way, you can put everything back and still drive.

Great to hear. Going to test fitment before buying that other caliper. Thanks for the help!

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Unspec

Be aware that G series calipers sit significantly more outboard than F series calipers. You'll likely need spacers. On 343M wheels, I needed at least a 7.5mm spacer to clear them.

yeah I feel like I might need spacers for the winter set. Hopefully for my summer wheels though. *fingers crossed* I might poke more than I like with a spacer that size.

[Blue Angel]

Pics! Lots and lots of pics!

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

Pics! Lots and lots of pics!

will do! looking to borrow a lift at my friends shop this weekend - still too cold for outdoors work in the north east lol

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Hoa

E60 X5M rotor should fit. You will need washers (4-6mm) to center the caliper to the rotor. If you use 6mm, get longer bolts as well. Depending on your wheel, you might need spacers as well

In regards to pads, they should be such that fit the caliper and then cut need be to fit on rotor? Silly question, i know, but wanted to clarify - i bought the other caliper anyway lol

Also see a bunch of e70 x5m guys using f85 rotors which are the same other than 2 set screws instead of 1 (e70 guys say 1 is fine) and they are cross drilled vs normal.

[addy27]

Originally Posted by Eddiek550

In regards to pads, they should be such that fit the caliper and then cut need be to fit on rotor? Silly question, i know, but wanted to clarify - i bought the other caliper anyway lol

Also see a bunch of e70 x5m guys using f85 rotors which are the same other than 2 set screws instead of 1 (e70 guys say 1 is fine) and they are cross drilled vs normal.

Yes the f85 rotors are easily installed on the e70 m caliper setup. However, they are almost double the cost of the Brembo 2-piece non drilled rotors you can get. I just ordered a set to replace the $55 dollar ones from Rock Auto and those turned out to be exactly what I paid for

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by addy27

Yes the f85 rotors are easily installed on the e70 m caliper setup. However, they are almost double the cost of the Brembo 2-piece non drilled rotors you can get. I just ordered a set to replace the $55 dollar ones from Rock Auto and those turned out to be exactly what I paid for

Can you send a link to the brembo one's you are talking about? I found non-drilled for $600 vs $760 for drilled.

[Eddiek550]

Originally Posted by Eddiek550

Can you send a link to the brembo one's you are talking about? I found non-drilled for $600 vs $760 for drilled.

Nevermind, found Zimmerman e70 x5m rotors for $450 all in vs. $760 all in for cross-drilled. since this isn't a track car and the holes would be just for looks - i will get the normal rotors..

I still have life left on this current setup so i have a cart ready to go - will update the thread when i tackle this swap.

[addy27]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154494087780

two piece Brembo rotors for the x5m for just under $400. Zimmerman I believe are a single cast design

[Blue Angel]

Also here:

https://m.eeuroparts.com/Parts/53490...95mm-09D90013/

[Eddiek550]

Ahh I was gonna get this alll from fcp:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/cart?utm_sou...1060891177%231