rear brake calipers?

harry007 · 06-04-2016, 06:23 PM

as we all know the rear brake calipers are very very standard looking. Just wondered if any other rear brake calipers would fir the f10 m5? either from the new f30 m3/m4? not really after performance but just looks wise. Trying to avoid covers. The real thing is the real thing.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

momos750 · 06-04-2016, 06:38 PM

I agree with you, the stock calipers are not deserving to be on a M5!

The M3/M4 calipers won't work. They utilize a manual parking brake and the M5 has an electro mechanical parking brake.
Not compatible is my understanding.

TrevorM3 · 06-04-2016, 10:11 PM

everytime i look at the m5 rear brakes i want to shoot the person who "thought" that was a good idea.

apsuard · 06-04-2016, 10:19 PM

Agree with all the comments. It is my only knock on the F10 M5. They just look plain awful.

apsuard · 06-04-2016, 10:21 PM

If someone came up with a solution (outside of cheap looking caliper covers) they would make a mint. I would love to get nice looking rear calipers.

ur20v · 06-05-2016, 01:43 AM

Here you go...

https://d2racingsport.eu/big-brake-k...-r380stfl.html

harry007 · 06-05-2016, 05:09 AM

there are cheap solutions such as covers etc. however i prefer function over image. must be a solution somewhere?

bimmer-boy · 06-05-2016, 06:26 AM

Just to be clear, is performance really the issue or the appearance?

If it's appearance I've seen rear housing on the stock caliper, and it looked ALOT better imo.

13M5F10 · 06-05-2016, 10:43 AM

There was a vendor in here selling covers that matched the fronts. It was $250. Wasn't worth it to me at that price but they did look good

13M5F10 · 06-05-2016, 10:45 AM

Found it. Has pictures

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1211042

Lennon997 · 06-09-2016, 10:13 AM

covers make it looks significantly better IMO

lemetier · 06-09-2016, 10:34 AM

TRW has a slightly better looking collet caliper design now but sourcing a trailing caliper isn't so easy as they're focused on leading calipers instead at the moment. Brembo will have a couple of aftermarket options but they're still a good 18 months out.

lemetier · 06-09-2016, 01:56 PM

And the new Brembo systems...

Extrema Caliper with Integrated EPB as fitted for Ferrari and the new B Family OEM Spec. Fully compatible with the existing EPB and ESP ECU's

Phatcat · 01-08-2017, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

everytime i look at the m5 rear brakes i want to shoot the person who "thought" that was a good idea.

Even ceramic is horrible.

M6-Coupe · 01-08-2017, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer-boy

Just to be clear, is performance really the issue or the appearance?

If it's appearance I've seen rear housing on the stock caliper, and it looked ALOT better imo.

I had no issue with performance. In fact it is interesting how these small calipers can stop a big heavy car... However I believe the main reason the front rotors ended up with many cracks was the rear brakes not strong enough.

M5 Power · 01-13-2017, 11:15 AM

I designed my own cover for the rear

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harry007 Private First Class 29 Rep 149 Posts Drives: White M5 F10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Solihull, West Midlands iTrader: (0)	rear brake calipers? as we all know the rear brake calipers are very very standard looking. Just wondered if any other rear brake calipers would fir the f10 m5? either from the new f30 m3/m4? not really after performance but just looks wise. Trying to avoid covers. The real thing is the real thing. Any thoughts? Thanks
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momos750 Captain 143 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2015 M5, 2011 750Li Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I agree with you, the stock calipers are not deserving to be on a M5! The M3/M4 calipers won't work. They utilize a manual parking brake and the M5 has an electro mechanical parking brake. Not compatible is my understanding. __________________ 2015 M5 - Singapore Grey Metallic - Silverstone Full Merino Interior - Executive Pack - Drivers Assist Pack -Comp Pack -
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