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Originally Posted by hardparker
Nice setup, rcsup1. I think you may be the first to be rocking the X5M brakes. What wheels are those? Did you use the stock hoses and wear sensor? Any shots of those pretty spacers? Lol
Published stock braking distance from 60 mph is 125 feet. Stickier tires will make more of a difference than brakes will, most often, at low speeds. My braking tests with Dragy showed identical results with X5 50i front brakes and Firestone Firehawks on shit pavement around town.
I couldn't find braking distances from 100+ mph speeds, but I can tell you the bigger brake setup is far superior there. Instead of smoked brakes and white knuckles, it just hauls down. Fast. Confidence inspiring, rather than frightening.
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Thanks Hardparker. Your hardware made it all possible, the calipers lined up perfectly!
To answer your question yes I used the stock brake lines and wear sensor.
The wheels are Bravado Tribute's they are not a direct bolt-on because they are mainly marketed for Camaros so the center bore is to small for our cars. I had to have a machine shop machine the center bore from 60mm to 72.6mm 20x9.5F 20X11R.
I'm still waiting for the curved decals so I went with these in the mean time. Stepped out of my comfort zone with the color combo. I think they look great. Some new pics below. I also took some of the spacers installed.