Mar 21 • Parts Board
Post 1: Sourcing E70/F85 X5M Brembo Calipers — What I Found
SOURCING: E70/F85 X5M Brembo Calipers
For anyone doing this swap — here's what I've found on
sourcing the E70/E71 X5M/X6M Brembo caliper sets.
New from BMW: Don't. The per-caliper price is absurd
and there's no reason to buy new for a retrofit.
Used sets: eBay, FCP Euro (check their used/core
section), BimmerWorld, and local wreckers. Price range
for a complete set of 4: $400-800 depending on
condition. I paid $600 for the set going on the E53.
What to look for: Check piston condition (should move
freely, no pitting), bleed screw condition (they seize
and snap), and pad slide pins. If you're rebuilding
anyway (you should on used calipers), piston condition
matters less but seized bleed screws can turn a rebuild
into a nightmare.
Where NOT to source: Random Marketplace sellers who
pulled them from a flood car. Salt belt cars with
heavy corrosion on the caliper bodies. Any set where
the seller can't tell you which vehicle they came from.
Budget $800-1,000 for caliper rebuild and powdercoat
on top of the purchase price. KD Powdercoat is handling
ours.
Has anyone sourced these from a different channel?
Better price? Drop it below.
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Post 1: Sourcing E70/F85 X5M Brembo Calipers — What I Found
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