[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

I have no clue what that part number would be.

Updating on this thread as well. Black calipers (option S3M6 m compound brake black high gloss), part numbers are 34109504108 right and 34109504109 left. $1630 MSRP, $986 thru braman bmw parts.

They drop ship from Germany (according to the parts guys), so the shipping is very high, $159 for the pair. The blue ones (34108074303 left and 34108074304 right) are available stateside and shipping on those is $57, also thru braman. Those are the cheapest prices I could find anywhere.

[FastSleeper]

Good information here. Is there anyway to get this same setup in a red variant rather than the blue?

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by FastSleeper

Good information here. Is there anyway to get this same setup in a red variant rather than the blue?

That's very easy & simple. Find a current generation X5 M for sale, then take the last 7 digits of the VIN to your local parts counterman. Then boom... you have the part# you need. Can't get much more direct then that!

[blau3er]

It's worth noting that this retrofit is also plug and play on most G series cars such as 3, 5, 7 series etc.

[lavidaloca]

Kevin Please let me know if you find out about the braked cuz i wanne change my brakes too. 2023 X3M Comp

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by lavidaloca

Kevin Please let me know if you find out about the braked cuz i wanne change my brakes too. 2023 X3M Comp

What exactly are you asking or waiting to find out about this simple brake caliper swap & upgrade... ?

[prodigymb]

anyone have pics of the the new calipers and old calipers die by side?

[TacosRule!]

This is also a good thread

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ght=X5+caliper

[Ramlimited4500]

Originally Posted by lavidaloca

Kevin Please let me know if you find out about the braked cuz i wanne change my brakes too. 2023 X3M Comp

Direct bolt on minus the brake lines being a tad short to be in there holders I put some on last night took about two hours

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Ramlimited4500

Direct bolt on minus the brake lines being a tad short to be in there holders I put some on last night took about two hours

How short? Did you take pictures of the lines themselves post-swap?


Thanks for the pics.

[Ramlimited4500]

I have braid brake lines. Enough not to fit in the holders (1.5-2inches I’m guessing) since this caliper is a little bit bigger and placement of the line is further down from the original location. So far so good have got them hot yet.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Ramlimited4500

Direct bolt on minus the brake lines being a tad short to be in there holders I put some on last night took about two hours

Yes, the location of the brake lines on the 6-piston units goes a little past the location of the brake lines on the factory 4-piston units. By I think 1-1.5". The good news is the factory brake lines will still fit the 6-piston calipers. Even though it's a touch more snugly you can do so without any abnormal stretching of the existing lines. You simply need to (move the huge rubber bushings on the old brake lines) a little bit & slide them into a better position.

If you grab a pear of rubber latex gloves, then put some canvas work gloves on top of that (for "super" extra grip) & take your time (it's damn good workout) you'll eventually see the rubber bushing on the brake lines move a touch. So you can get them where you need them to been in those strut brackets up front.

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Yes, the location of the brake lines on the 6-piston units goes a little past the location of the brake lines on the factory 4-piston units. By I think 1-1.5". The good news is the factory brake lines will still fit the 6-piston calipers. Even though it's a touch more snugly you can do so without any abnormal stretching of the existing lines. You simply need to (move the huge rubber bushings on the old brake lines) a little bit & slide them into a better position.

Glad you chimed in, was about to @ you. 1.5 in is not too bad, still, would have love it if the lines were longer.

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

If you grab a pear of rubber latex gloves, then put some canvas work gloves on top of that (for "super" extra grip) & take your time (it's damn good workout) you'll eventually see the rubber bushing on the brake lines move a touch. So you can get them where you need them to been in those strut brackets up front.

would apple gloves work the same?

[Ramlimited4500]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

Glad you chimed in, was about to @ you. 1.5 in is not too bad, still, would have love it if the lines were longer.





would apple gloves work the same?

I just got my apple gloves in and my apple glasses I’m going to give it a shot today. 🤣🤣🤣 But on another note 📝 they are working good 👍🏽 bleed them with RBF660 so far I do feel that there is a bit more stopping power with the same amount of brake pedal effort. I’m going to get some new lines made anyways just for peace of mind.

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Ramlimited4500

I just got my apple gloves in and my apple glasses I’m going to give it a shot today. 🤣🤣🤣 But on another note 📝 they are working good 👍🏽 bleed them with RBF660 so far I do feel that there is a bit more stopping power with the same amount of brake pedal effort. I’m going to get some new lines made anyways just for peace of mind.

will they be braided? I wonder how that affects pedal feel. I love how the stock pedal is, so would not want to change that.


plus, my truck never sees track duty so not sure I will take advantage of stainless lines.

[Ramlimited4500]

Originally Posted by saabster2010

will they be braided? I wonder how that affects pedal feel. I love how the stock pedal is, so would not want to change that.


plus, my truck never sees track duty so not sure I will take advantage of stainless lines.

I had braided on my truck for a while. I don’t know if this is the right word to use but it feels more direct. (The orange line in the picture is the braided line i got from rg-sports &#128521

[danniexi]

so is the consensus that brake lines are needed for this install or no? some say it's completely plug and play (calipers, pads, sensors, bolts) or are longer lines suggested or even needed at all for the install? if so, which brake lines are needed for a seamless install?

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by danniexi

so is the consensus that brake lines are needed for this install or no? some say it's completely plug and play (calipers, pads, sensors, bolts) or are longer lines suggested or even needed at all for the install? if so, which brake lines are needed for a seamless install?

danniexi I'm the one that chose to do this great mod to my X3 MC after seeing BulkBen do this. You don't need any additional longer brakes lines to do this. I described that all you need to do is carefully move the bushings on the existing lines to make it fit in the factory brackets. Please read above...

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

I do wish that StopTech or some other "highly reputable company" made some SS lines for our X3's. For no I don't trust or have 100% confidence in the very limited SS brake lines that are currently out there. Since 99.999% of X3 M owners will never step foot on an auto track course, SS aren't necessary yet.

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

I do wish that StopTech or some other "highly reputable company" made some SS lines for our X3's. For no I don't trust or have 100% confidence in the very limited SS brake lines that are currently out there. Since 99.999% of X3 M owners will never step foot on an auto track course, SS aren't necessary yet.

Let's face it, 99.999% of our rides are pavement princesses and garage queens....


lol

[blau3er]

HEL make custom braided brake lines, so they easy to source should they be desired.

[Ramlimited4500]

Originally Posted by danniexi

so is the consensus that brake lines are needed for this install or no? some say it's completely plug and play (calipers, pads, sensors, bolts) or are longer lines suggested or even needed at all for the install? if so, which brake lines are needed for a seamless install?

If you use the factory lines you are good. I have braided not good but doable.