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Stopping Power. Whats Best Braking Upgrade Out There?

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Before upping the power via emaps, I think I need to address the standard braking system on my E61 535D. A few squeaky bum moments promps me to at least change the pads. Anyone got any experience of upgrading a 5 and if so what would you recommend? what do M5's run with?

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Best thing to do is get cross drilled/grooved discs all round and better pads like Brembo,Green Stuff,Yellow Stuff etc. I did it to my 3 series and glad I did :) check ebay for the bits you need :)

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With snypa all day long. Tackle the obvious bits before looking into 'upgrades'

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ok guys, now then which ones? on ebay they range from 250 to 1200 quid, obviously dont wanna buy cheap and they end up goosed, dont wanna buy expensive to later find i could have got the same result for a lot less.. Whats the best combos with value for money. Bear in mnd, im not going racing , just want to significantly improve what is frankly a poor standard system.

Im thinking bog standard drilled grooved discs/greenstuff pads, or am I better spending on quality discs and ok pads??

help

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How about this set (pads & discs) ............ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Coupe-Z4-2-0-2-2-2-5-2-8-Drilled-Grooved-FRONT-Brake-Discs-BREMBO-Pads-/230746835135?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Year%3A2008%7CCar+Make%3ABMW&hash=item35b99548bf#ht_4728wt_928 not too pricey,and if you ask them theyd prob do a deal for front and rear set together !!

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good choice!! brembo are vgood ive had ebc turbo discs n red stuff pads (race rated) n wasnt upto scratch had brake fade plus discs warped!!

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