[iCARMIX]

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The upgrade features front 4-piston and rear single-piston red calipers, paired with 395mm front and 398mm rear semi-floating brake discs.
Beyond the performance benefits, the M Performance braking system has been designed and manufactured by BMW specifically for their vehicles.
This means the components are a direct fit, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with local vehicle inspection standards.

Remember to drop by my iCARMIX website for more info:
https://icarmix.com/?s=g05&post_type=product

[wxllxr]

Will these warp after one drive like Mine did

[NathObeaN]

Not to be cynical, but does anyone actually care about brake upgrades on an SUV (beyond pub bragging rights?). It’s not as if anyone takes these to the track or exceeds the factory braking capabilities?

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by wxllxr

Will these warp after one drive like Mine did

Hmm... you can kill a set of brand new consumer brakes in 20mins.

Did you properly install them

[wxllxr]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Hmm... you can kill a set of brand new consumer brakes in 20mins.

Did you properly install them

It was my main dealer, so I’d like to think yes.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by NathObeaN

Not to be cynical, but does anyone actually care about brake upgrades on an SUV (beyond pub bragging rights?). It’s not as if anyone takes these to the track or exceeds the factory braking capabilities?

Sure when you are braking in some terrible traffic and can avoid an accident.

I also want an x5 M for that reason alone.

[David Kunitz]

The size of those front calipers is seriously impressive!

[NathObeaN]

Originally Posted by JK479

Sure when you are braking in some terrible traffic and can avoid an accident.

I also want an x5 M for that reason alone.

But these will not stop the vehicle in any shorter distance? By law (internationally applicable), factory-fitted brake systems must be capable of triggering ABS (locking the wheels). In other words, these won’t provide any benefit. Not unless ‘traffic’ = ‘repeated 0-60 runs, followed by hard braking’, in which case heat soak becomes a factor .

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by wxllxr

It was my main dealer, so I’d like to think yes.

Either you had a defective set, bad install or user issues as warp rotors tend to be from excessive heat put into them.

[wxllxr]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Either you had a defective set, bad install or user issues as warp rotors tend to be from excessive heat put into them.

What defines excessive heat?

[beattiecj]

Aside from bragging rights it’ll come down to the tire or if you’re repeatedly doing 100mph to 20mph stops and even then the pad type is more crucial for performance.

That said I think we all need to upgrade to the 6-pistons or carbon ceramics because looking cool while stopping is cool.

Thanks for sharing the details, I will say the msport brakes have been a massive improvement from feel and perceived stopping power than the F15 brakes.

[ledphut]

Will they coat my freshly cleaned wheels in dust after a 30 minute drive like current MSport brakes?

[MiamiFan13]

Originally Posted by NathObeaN

Not to be cynical, but does anyone actually care about brake upgrades on an SUV (beyond pub bragging rights?). It’s not as if anyone takes these to the track or exceeds the factory braking capabilities?

On a heavy vehicle like an SUV....it makes a HUGE difference IMO. Better brakes are always better anyway.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by NathObeaN

Not to be cynical, but does anyone actually care about brake upgrades on an SUV (beyond pub bragging rights?). It’s not as if anyone takes these to the track or exceeds the factory braking capabilities?

People who tow, people who drive in the mountains, people who like the aesthetics, people who prefer to have things over built... Lots of good reasons to do it b

[forcefed]

Those front pads are tiny...

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by wxllxr

What defines excessive heat?

Depends on the rotor material, I will also add going from hot to cold..aka hot rotors into a puddle of water or car wash can also be a cause of warping.

Smoking, glowing red, tons of heavy duty stops back to back with no cool down period and or shock from major temp changes in super short periods of time.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by forcefed

Those front pads are tiny...

They're taller than "normal" pads, so they likely have similar surface area, just in a different form factor.

My C6 Corvette uses "padlets" that are like literally 1.5"x1.5", and it just uses a bunch of them. The idea was they could be replaced individually or something. I still prefer the one piece designs.

[mose121]

Originally Posted by David Kunitz

The size of those front calipers is seriously impressive!

The size of those rear calipers is pathetic. BMW should be ashamed to call those an upgrade. Should have done stock with at least 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears. They came up short on this one right out of the gate. Still an amazing vehicle.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by mose121

The size of those rear calipers is pathetic. BMW should be ashamed to call those an upgrade. Should have done stock with at least 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears. They came up short on this one right out of the gate. Still an amazing vehicle.

Rear calipers don't really need to be big to do their limited job. I love a big giant caliper as much as anyone, but they're just extra unsprung weight in the back.

[rabith007_b58]

Ceramic life

[Alan l.]

Having more brakes is never a bad thing but why the hell are the front pads half the size of my X5M pads? seems strange to have a massive caliper and rotor to then use a tiny pad.

[MPower10s]

Originally Posted by NathObeaN

Not to be cynical, but does anyone actually care about brake upgrades on an SUV (beyond pub bragging rights?). It’s not as if anyone takes these to the track or exceeds the factory braking capabilities?

I think it’s important for family safety. Stopping distance on highway in emergency. I want the best brakes I can get.