Does the X5M brakes fit to X5 4.8i?

[dimis55]

Teff, back to the original question. i just got a 13' X5M and have a 21' 128 wheel set from the previous x5 i had. i wanted to put the 21' rims on the new M. The rear rim fits no problem, even though i had to use a centric ring, but the front rim will not even set onto the hub because the M caliper is too big. Its not a height problem, but the caliper is so fat that it bumps into rim. So if you upgrade the brakes, you'll probably have to change wheels as well to accommodate the caliper, not just diameter size, but design as well.

[X5X]

Originally Posted by dimis55

Teff, back to the original question. i just got a 13' X5M and have a 21' 128 wheel set from the previous x5 i had. i wanted to put the 21' rims on the new M. The rear rim fits no problem, even though i had to use a centric ring, but the front rim will not even set onto the hub because the M caliper is too big. Its not a height problem, but the caliper is so fat that it bumps into rim. So if you upgrade the brakes, you'll probably have to change wheels as well to accommodate the caliper, not just diameter size, but design as well.

Have you tried spacers?

[dimis55]

I think spacers could solve the problem, but not to keen on putting 15 plus mm spacers on. They really weren't even close to fitting

[95wildtt]

Does anyone happen to know if 214s will clear the larger calipers in the front? I'm seriously thinking of doing this when my brakes need to be serviced in 20k miles, but I want to understand what I'm in for...

Do the M and non-M X5s (I have a 2008 4.8i) use all of the same brake system components, other than the obvious calipers and rotors?

Thanks...