'17 540ix

jcy · 02-09-2023, 12:23 AM

anyone know if the oem brakes are a rebrand? or what brand I should go with to replace the front brakes like brembo?

ppointer · 02-09-2023, 10:01 AM

I have had great luck with Zimmerman. Lots of sites sell them. Lots of independent mechanics like them, too.

Volasko · 02-09-2023, 03:01 PM

Are you sure the aftermarket brakes have the aluminum hub? I've always been under the impression the aftermarket ones are NOT dual metal.

overcooked · 02-10-2023, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Are you sure the aftermarket brakes have the aluminum hub? I've always been under the impression the aftermarket ones are NOT dual metal.

Zimmerman does have both. Their coat z is the one piece rotor and formula F is the one with the aluminum hub. Brembo also has rotors with aluminum hub as well.

buddyboy · 02-10-2023, 05:17 AM

get any 2 pice high carbon disc that you can source locally, i went with genuine BMW ones, Zimmermann, ATE, TRW, Jurid are other solid options i have used on pervious BMWs with no issues

Mike 540 · 02-15-2023, 04:01 AM

I would stick with Zimmermann or Jurid as OEM replacement. ATE pads are quite hard - although they last long, they do not have the "bite" and in hi speeds may seem a bit sluggish. In Jurid pick up their best line which is OEM quality, forget the cheaper options - not really bad, but not really good either...

RonronEG · 02-15-2023, 08:24 PM

The M Sport brakes are Brembo- calipers, pads and rotors. Not sure about the base model though.

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jcy New Member 10 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 540ix Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	'17 540ix - replacing front brakes anyone know if the oem brakes are a rebrand? or what brand I should go with to replace the front brakes like brembo?
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Mike 540 Private First Class 37 Rep 164 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Prague, Czech Republic iTrader: (0)	I would stick with Zimmermann or Jurid as OEM replacement. ATE pads are quite hard - although they last long, they do not have the "bite" and in hi speeds may seem a bit sluggish. In Jurid pick up their best line which is OEM quality, forget the cheaper options - not really bad, but not really good either...
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RonronEG Lieutenant 336 Rep 471 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	The M Sport brakes are Brembo- calipers, pads and rotors. Not sure about the base model though.
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