M5 Brake upgrade on my 535 M-Sport

Nordicracer · 03-10-2023, 12:31 AM

So when I bought my 2012 535 I knew I wanted some cool wheels. After driving it the way I do I knew that the braking system was subpar. After doing some research I decided I wanted to go with the M5 brakes. But I’m not one to just bolt something on. I want to make it look and function better. Here’s some work in progress pictures when I got my brakes and what they look like now. I have a few more things I need to get before I can both of mine but I’m super excited how they’ve come out. I did a lot of metal reshaping and cleaning up both the front and rear calipers. I realize that I’m not as excited about the rears, but I will take pictures of them because the most amount of work did actually go into them.

musclesmarinara75 · 03-10-2023, 01:27 PM

Nice work, would like to see all of those doo-dads on the car when done!

Nordicracer · 03-10-2023, 03:14 PM

Thanks it’s in the body shop right now getting a fresh M sport bumper installed and my carbon fiber hood painted and installed. Somebody backed into the bumper in a parking lot and punched a little dime size hole.

Nordicracer · 03-11-2023, 02:06 AM

My rear M5 calipers when I bought them…

Nordicracer · 03-11-2023, 02:07 AM

My rear calipers after my shop gave them a facelift….

Blue Angel · 03-21-2023, 05:28 AM

The rear calipers look great, lots of work getting rid of that cast iron finish. Why did the fronts need so much work? We’re they in rough shape, or did you just want to smooth them out?

What color paint is that? Looks quite a bit brighter than the original blue.

Looking good!

Nordicracer · 03-22-2023, 06:06 PM

The front weren’t horrible at all but still time to get them nice and smooth as shown.

It’s a custom Powdercoat color 👍

03-10-2023, 12:31 AM	#1
Nordicracer Private 59 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW 535 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] [0.00] 2012 BMW 535 M-Sport [8.50]	So when I bought my 2012 535 I knew I wanted some cool wheels. After driving it the way I do I knew that the braking system was subpar. After doing some research I decided I wanted to go with the M5 brakes. But I’m not one to just bolt something on. I want to make it look and function better. Here’s some work in progress pictures when I got my brakes and what they look like now. I have a few more things I need to get before I can both of mine but I’m super excited how they’ve come out. I did a lot of metal reshaping and cleaning up both the front and rear calipers. I realize that I’m not as excited about the rears, but I will take pictures of them because the most amount of work did actually go into them. Attached Images __________________ Jason
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musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 205 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	Nice work, would like to see all of those doo-dads on the car when done! __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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Nordicracer Private 59 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW 535 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] [0.00] 2012 BMW 535 M-Sport [8.50]	Thanks it’s in the body shop right now getting a fresh M sport bumper installed and my carbon fiber hood painted and installed. Somebody backed into the bumper in a parking lot and punched a little dime size hole. Attached Images __________________ Jason
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Nordicracer Private 59 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW 535 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] [0.00] 2012 BMW 535 M-Sport [8.50]	My rear M5 calipers when I bought them… Attached Images __________________ Jason
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Nordicracer Private 59 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW 535 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] [0.00] 2012 BMW 535 M-Sport [8.50]	My rear calipers after my shop gave them a facelift…. Attached Images __________________ Jason
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03-21-2023, 05:28 AM	#6
Blue Angel Major 996 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 2011 323i and 2016 535d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	The rear calipers look great, lots of work getting rid of that cast iron finish. Why did the fronts need so much work? We’re they in rough shape, or did you just want to smooth them out? What color paint is that? Looks quite a bit brighter than the original blue. Looking good!
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Nordicracer Private 59 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW 535 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] [0.00] 2012 BMW 535 M-Sport [8.50]	The front weren’t horrible at all but still time to get them nice and smooth as shown. It’s a custom Powdercoat color 👍 __________________ Jason
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