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Old 06-26-2017, 10:06 AM
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the 4.6 and 4.8 share the same pads and I believe calipers. Big Hogs is right. They weigh a ton.
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the 4.6 and 4.8 share the same pads and I believe calipers. Big Hogs is right. They weigh a ton.

Yes they do but they provide great stopping power.
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Jay likes big brakes!
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I'm already sourcing the parts for the upgrade to my 4.6.
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I'm already sourcing the parts for the upgrade to my 4.6.
The most expensive part of the upgrade is the rotors because you have to get the BMW ones (395mm). There is a less expensive route using the Range Rover 6 piston calipers but requires slight modifications. It uses a 380mm rotor but you have way more vendor choices and considerably less than the BMW rotors. I've got a set of the 6 piston Range Rover Brembos and new 380mm rotors that I will be offering up for sale for someon that wants to pursu this route.
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hey x53 Jay, what kinda mods do you have to do the Range Rover brakes to make them fit?
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hey x53 Jay, what kinda mods do you have to do the Range Rover brakes to make them fit?
sub'd for more info......on the rovers.
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hey x53 Jay, what kinda mods do you have to do the Range Rover brakes to make them fit?
The range rover 6 piston brembo requires the the mounting insert to be removed from the caliper and then place a blank one in its place. Once in place you drill the blank insert to the dimensions of the BMW X5 caliper hub mount. Use a set of caliper bolts 12mm longer than the original and then mount up. I a cannot take credit for the using the rover calipers that credit goes to another board member" ilias051266" He did this upgrade first.
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The range rover 6 piston brembo requires the the mounting insert to be removed from the caliper and then place a blank one in its place. Once in place you drill the blank insert to the dimensions of the BMW X5 caliper hub mount. Use a set of caliper bolts 12mm longer than the original and then mount up. I a cannot take credit for the using the rover calipers that credit goes to another board member" ilias051266" He did this upgrade first.

Do I have to drill them centric or excentric?

Beuasenif it‘s centric I could just bore a bigger bore and do not need new inserts
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