BMW X5 4.6is Big Brake Brembo Upgrade

[blabla30]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

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

[BMW DIY Guy]

Looking at a retrofit upgrade like this on my 01 X5 4.4 all stock. Thank you for all the part numbers and info, would I still need the spacers you think?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Also your parts list looks like just fronts, yes? What do you suggest for rears?

[SpookX5]

I'm going to do this mod soon, but one thing that I'm not 100% sure of is the brake line. OP said he replaced the brake lines for new braided ones, but did not include info about which model.

Can I use the stock E53 brake lines or do I need the E70 X5M brake lines?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by SpookX5

I'm going to do this mod soon, but one thing that I'm not 100% sure of is the brake line. OP said he replaced the brake lines for new braided ones, but did not include info about which model.

Can I use the stock E53 brake lines or do I need the E70 X5M brake lines?

Now there is a million dollar question.. I bought SS standard lines for the E53, so I hope they work. I have everything to do the job but the rotors yet. I worked it out with R1 to get the mismatched set for fronts and rears, they just need to be ordered.

I was able to get a KILLER deal on new wheels, 20s off of an X3M, so wheels and tires have been changed from the original 18s.

[SpookX5]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Now there is a million dollar question.. I bought SS standard lines for the E53, so I hope they work. I have everything to do the job but the rotors yet. I worked it out with R1 to get the mismatched set for fronts and rears, they just need to be ordered.

I was able to get a KILLER deal on new wheels, 20s off of an X3M, so wheels and tires have been changed from the original 18s.

I think they will work as Jay did not list them in his partslist, but I want to be sure. :-)

I found a complete set of calipers, rotors and pads for 600 EUR in Germany. Cheap I think. I will paint them to match the rear calipers. Can't wait!!

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by SpookX5

I think they will work as Jay did not list them in his partslist, but I want to be sure. :-)

I found a complete set of calipers, rotors and pads for 600 EUR in Germany. Cheap I think. I will paint them to match the rear calipers. Can't wait!!

I believe Jay was talking about aftermarket lines that go from the caliper to the existing brake line. From picture it is the red line you can see. They are a good add even if not doing anything to your brakes.

[robbtennis]

Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is

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.

I hate to beat a dead horse but I'm thinking of adding bigger front calipers to my 4.6is and found this informative thread. Will the RANGE ROVER SPORT (2006-2009) Brembo calipers fit and is this a worthwhile upgrade? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[BigBody]

They will not, without major modification that would make them not worth it. There is a reason OP took a different route... i will leave it at that.

E70-F15/85 are bolt on for front calipers to E53 last i recall. There are plenty of options that will actually bolt on.

[robbtennis]

Here's another tangential question, if replacing the fronts with 6pots brakes, would it be advisable and possible to move the front rotors and calipers to the rear?