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      06-17-2015, 06:41 PM   #1
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Are brake upgrades available

thinking of putting 20" staggered 310's on my 2012 x3. Does anyone know if their are brake caliper upgrades also?
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      06-17-2015, 08:59 PM   #2
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Have the 310's and they fit the car exactly. Unfortunately no upgrades for brakes.
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Why brake upgrades? Looks? Racing?

Auto Motor und Sport measured very good brake performance in their 100-0 km - ten in a row- brake tests with X3.

I have 310:s and all performance features, and my concern is brake dust also at rear wheels - which is unusual. I do rarely drive "aggressive".

My take is that the active dynamic support system is actively braking inner wheels - front and rear - to support handling - also at non-aggressive driving on asphalt.

I am very happy with steering and handling after lowering vehicle.
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      06-18-2015, 04:15 AM   #4
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nice ride, stopping is not the problem its just a look thing. Are you lowered two inches?
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35mm= 1 1/2". H&R.
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      06-18-2015, 08:59 AM   #6
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uh, anyone feels the stock brakes feels a bit soft on F25? The brakes on my previous BMW bite much harder (but have more brake dust too). Is this due to the brake pads?
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Yes. I had uprated pads in my previous car and it stopped very well.

The new one feels much softer and takes more effort to get it to stop quickly.

Has anyone changed their pads for uprated ones?
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      06-20-2015, 09:42 AM   #8
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Finally someone else that thinks that X3 brakes should be better. Alcon has a nice set that im thinking about getting.

http://www.alconkits.com/alcon-brake...ake-kit-detail



Don't know anything about this company:
http://pbbrakes.com/bmw-x3-f25-10-13...brake-kit.html
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      06-20-2015, 06:22 PM   #9
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thanks for the link, that's exactly what I want.
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Please pm or update this post if and when you do the kit.
Between the two I am leaning toward Alcon's. Looks like they even come with stainless steel hoses.
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Wow! They look great, not heard of them before though. Any reviews on other marques?
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