[remmib]

Originally Posted by Stück

Looking at the ETK it shows F10 535i/550i to use the same 328x36mm front disc, 34116785669 in the US market, but a 374x36mm disc in the EU. How odd.

Spindles & dust shield show to be the same PN as 535i, so the EU 550i brakes should bolt right on.

I guess you mean 348x36mm, it might have something to do with the topspeed, doesn't some F10 in the uS has reduced topspeed.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by malahhaor

I don't feel right using caliper covers. Feels like sticking an M5 or AMG badge on a car that isn't. Not to mention how cheesy they all look. Hmm... there is a business idea, make good looking caliper covers....
The only option is to get custom calipers but im not sure how to work in the handbrake that's on the stock calipers.

The guy that makes these i remember getting in contact with him but he can pretty much paint it whatever color you want and you can get it without any logos. i think it was like $250 for all four? this was last year...i'd rock them but i wasn't going to pay that much for some plastic pieces!

[malahhaor]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

The guy that makes these i remember getting in contact with him but he can pretty much paint it whatever color you want and you can get it without any logos. i think it was like $250 for all four? this was last year...i'd rock them but i wasn't going to pay that much for some plastic pieces!

those do look much better than most but geez, that's a bit much.
I guess I'd have to ignore that part of the car for now

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by malahhaor

those do look much better than most but geez, that's a bit much.
I guess I'd have to ignore that part of the car for now

Yeah...just paint them....that's what I'm going to do

[PJinCA]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Yeah...just paint them....that's what I'm going to do

That's what I am going to do too. Already got the G2 paint in blue, ///M logos for the calipers and high temp clear to go over the top
With the new wheels the brakes need some POP

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by PJinCA

That's what I am going to do too. Already got the G2 paint in blue, ///M logos for the calipers and high temp clear to go over the top
With the new wheels the brakes need some POP

i think i'll do mine matte bronze with matte black hats and shields

[malahhaor]

i just cant wrap my mind around it. how is it that M5 has a single piston caliper in the back?
Im sure it provides sufficient braking force but people are paying so much money, wouldn't you pay just a touch more attention to details and overall look of your sport flagship?
There are vehicles out there w/o M level performance and price and still have better looking rear brakes.
Fudge!

[lsturbointeg]

i know right! $10k+ ceramic brakes and the calipers just looks like it's off our 5 series cars?

[malahhaor]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i know right! $10k+ ceramic brakes and the calipers just looks like it's off our 5 series cars?

Are they ceramic in the back as well or only in the front?

I would think a stronger caliper is needed in the back if it was ceramic for better clamping force and give the best of what it should offer. Am i wrong?

[Noncom23]

Ok, I am thinking of Summer Tires with better grip now. These brake jobs are outta' control.