M sport Brakes with 20" clearance concern?

quad_drive · 03-31-2022, 08:45 PM

Hi, I am debating whether to get the MSport Brakes(really wanted red for a change) for my 45e order.

Luckily, I saw to 2 X5e on the dealers lot, one with Standard brake, which is already upgraded from the base standard brakes and one with M-Sport brakes. Both with 20" wheels.

The Clearance between the back of the M-Sport Brakes and the 20" wheels is pretty tight. I couldn't fit my fingers in the gap.

Any concerns with gravel being stuck in there? or any other potential issues?

quad_drive2 · 03-31-2022, 08:52 PM

Here are the pictures for comparison

medphysdave · 03-31-2022, 08:58 PM

Ha, I think you'll be alright since they shove them in a 19" wheel. Joking aside you should be ok. I haven't had any major scarring. It looks like the 20s with those calipers have twice the gap.

Stoshu · 04-01-2022, 09:54 AM

Plus, if you really need to get to a spot that’s tight, roll the car forward an inch…

jiggie · 04-01-2022, 12:13 PM

BMW offers it as an option with the 20", so I doubt they would if there was the potential of it being an issue.

STEALERHSIPS GONE SOON · 04-02-2022, 12:35 AM

I got MSport Brakes on 20" as a factory option and it works like a charm!
I would not recommend anything else considering the improved braking efficiency, especially for spirited drivers.

Paladin1 · 04-03-2022, 09:44 AM

M Sport in my MY20 X5 40i, 20". Work great, no issues.

kplatulip@gmail.com · 04-03-2022, 10:54 AM

Should not be any issues. Some people have been running this set-up for years.

03-31-2022, 08:45 PM	#1
quad_drive Second Lieutenant 227 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 23 X5 45e; 20 Cayenne S; 17 Q7 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: No.VA iTrader: (0)	M sport Brakes with 20" clearance concern? Hi, I am debating whether to get the MSport Brakes(really wanted red for a change) for my 45e order. Luckily, I saw to 2 X5e on the dealers lot, one with Standard brake, which is already upgraded from the base standard brakes and one with M-Sport brakes. Both with 20" wheels. The Clearance between the back of the M-Sport Brakes and the 20" wheels is pretty tight. I couldn't fit my fingers in the gap. Any concerns with gravel being stuck in there? or any other potential issues?
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03-31-2022, 08:52 PM	#2
quad_drive2 Private 9 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: No. VA iTrader: (0)	Here are the pictures for comparison Attached Images
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4556 Rep 4,668 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	Ha, I think you'll be alright since they shove them in a 19" wheel. Joking aside you should be ok. I haven't had any major scarring. It looks like the 20s with those calipers have twice the gap. Attached Images
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Stoshu Captain 494 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Plus, if you really need to get to a spot that’s tight, roll the car forward an inch…
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jiggie Captain 451 Rep 895 Posts Drives: BMW X5 45e Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	BMW offers it as an option with the 20", so I doubt they would if there was the potential of it being an issue.
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STEALERHSIPS GONE SOON Banned 131 Rep 261 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Land of The Free iTrader: (0)	I got MSport Brakes on 20" as a factory option and it works like a charm! I would not recommend anything else considering the improved braking efficiency, especially for spirited drivers.
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Paladin1 Brigadier General 5556 Rep 4,503 Posts Drives: 2022 iX xDrive50, DGM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive M60 [0.00] 2022 iX xDrive50 [10.00]	M Sport in my MY20 X5 40i, 20". Work great, no issues.
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kplatulip@gmail.com New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5 45e Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Should not be any issues. Some people have been running this set-up for years.
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