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Thanks for the clarifications, something that is normally missing from other posters.
Thoughts: I would go with solid rotors as the vehicle will never notice the performance level increase when hot on a track, as 99% of your driving will be street with some limited towing (less than no towing). Reusing rotors is OK if you are replacing them and then later reusing them with new pads. I never trust Original/Previous Owners to do the right thing on brakes. Replacing them is cheap enough for every time replacements.
The Z16/17 pads will provide all you need unless your towing is through and into the Rockies. They will be low dust, warm up quickly (one slow stop is all they take to get up to operating temp. The dust is approx 5% of OE.
This is the set up I have on my X5 4.8is. Pardon the copper based anti seize on the center hub.
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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....
Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
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