Fake brakes?

M5 TT · 12-21-2019, 01:38 PM

Obviously designed more for impression than performance. They are on the verge of comical

Look at the size of the pads compared to the caliper. Only 4 pots as well.

BMWZ4 · 12-21-2019, 01:42 PM

So you're suggesting the pad should be the same length as the caliper? I don't think I've ever seen a pad that big before

r33_RGSport · 12-21-2019, 01:59 PM

It is not fake brakes.
It is just cheap Brembo's to make customer happy while getting robbed nicely.

M5 TT · 12-21-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

So you're suggesting the pad should be the same length as the caliper? I don't think I've ever seen a pad that big before

No but normally pads are way bigger than that baby things in there

M5 TT · 12-21-2019, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It is not fake brakes.
It is just cheap Brembo's to make customer happy while getting robbed nicely.

Aye

moff · 12-21-2019, 03:52 PM

Same brakes as from the M760i so not too shabby!?!

dunny247 · 12-21-2019, 05:02 PM

They seem to work which is the main thing .

ParadigmDawg · 12-21-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dunny247

They seem to work which is the main thing .

Unless you are trying to hold during LC. MY PAD ARE HUGE.

dunny247 · 12-21-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

Unless you are trying to hold during LC. MY PAD ARE HUGE.

Im pre run in service so haven't experienced that yet .

Wills2 · 12-22-2019, 06:19 AM

The 6 pots from the m5 would have been nice but then again they will weigh more and we don't need more weight, they work which is the main thing.

ONLYA6 · 12-22-2019, 10:02 AM

Caliper stability, piston size, and how it's designed together with the rotor and master cylinder determine how your brakes will perform.

Remember the 1 series was available with 6 piston calipers but they weren't any better than standard 335 brakes with good pads due to their small pistons.

Don't think the pad size determines everything. The small pad to large rotor surface dissipates heat which for a heavy vehicle will be one of your top concerns.

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BMWZ4 Major General 1914 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	So you're suggesting the pad should be the same length as the caliper? I don't think I've ever seen a pad that big before __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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ONLYA6 Second Lieutenant 218 Rep 210 Posts Drives: '20 X3M '19 M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	Caliper stability, piston size, and how it's designed together with the rotor and master cylinder determine how your brakes will perform. Remember the 1 series was available with 6 piston calipers but they weren't any better than standard 335 brakes with good pads due to their small pistons. Don't think the pad size determines everything. The small pad to large rotor surface dissipates heat which for a heavy vehicle will be one of your top concerns. __________________ 2020 X3MC, 2019 M2C '14 F-150 Tremor, '99 Mustang Turbo
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