6 piston calipers for 18" wheels + 4 piston rears NEW PICS in 1st post

[elmerzasty]

Hey guys,

those of you seeking better braking performance without the urge of spending big bucks might be interested to learn that I had 6-pot Brembos fitted today on my F80.

Brackets where custom made, disc remains OEM 380mm, the calipers came from a Merc SLS AMG and were repainted to match the OEM caliper color.

EDIT: I also had 4-pot Brembos from a Porsche Panamera fitted to the rear with the stock 370mm disc. Brackets were also custom made.

Braking (feel, modulation, consistency) is greatly increased. I think this a great, cheaper alternative for the CCBs or the aftermarket Brembo GT kit. The best part is that this setup clears 18" wheels - tested both with 513M OEMs and BBS SRs (as seen in the photos).

Cheers!
Chris

[edwinm3]

interesting

[stranger]

What was the cost of this and who made the brackets?

Did you upgrade the rears?

[JamesGames]

Now I wonder if your brake force distribution between front and rear are off now?

[Amgeater2]

good Job !!, they look like they are out of c63, e63. they all used that caliper.

the c63 uses a 330mm x 26mm rotor so adapting the 380mm x 28mm with the custom bracket was an excellent idea !!! and cheap too since the calipers are $500 each plus brackets and pads of course...

[Brosef]

Nice! those look fantastic. it kills me that BMW didn't put calipers like those in there stock. did you do anything with the rears?

[Brasko]

Thanks for the insight. Looks like OEM. Did you make the custom brackets yourself?

[stranger]

Does anyone know the part number of this calipers?

[elmerzasty]

This guy made the brackets: https://www.facebook.com/projektkpl/, you will need to get a price quote from him.

The calipers are from an SLS, where they are originally paired with 390mm discs. This makes the pad shape a perfect fit for the F8x.

[BMWPWR]

Looks great!! Would you do 4 piston rears?

[stranger]

can you send me the part number for the caliper please

according to the guy that made the brackets they are from a sls

[elmerzasty]

I do not have the caliper part number - it has become unreadable after the repaint.

My rears remain stock for the moment and I will be testing this setup for a while. However I do have at least two ideas on how to upgrade the rear system and will post an update if I decide to do something with the rear brakes.

[MasterP]

SLS Caliper is same as E63 and C63 front Calipers.

CTSV Caliper is similar except for how the caliper mounts to the car. It mounts more like the OEM 4pots. Anyone willing to try?

http://www.flynbye.com/sitebuilderco...V2011LINES.JPG

[stranger]

Originally Posted by TrakBch

SLS Caliper is same as E63 and C63 front Calipers.

CTSV Caliper is similar except for how the caliper mounts to the car. It mounts more like the OEM 4pots. Anyone willing to try?

http://www.flynbye.com/sitebuilderco...V2011LINES.JPG

same as the c63 amg w204 calipers?

[elmerzasty]

And these are the pads that I used:

https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2746163/

[MasterP]

Originally Posted by stranger

same as the c63 amg w204 calipers?

I don't speak MB, But 2011-2014 C63, E63, SLS use same 6 piston calipers.

I'm not really a fan of the brake hose taking that angle. I'd try to convert to a banjo if possible.

[Amgeater2]

Originally Posted by stranger

Does anyone know the part number of this calipers?

GOOGLE Next time Bud


Left 2044214798
Right 2044214898

[Thanh386]

Has anyone tried to fit m5/m6 brakes?

[Amgeater2]

Originally Posted by Thanh386

Has anyone tried to fit m5/m6 brakes?

LMAO....

[Coloradom3]

elmerzasty you mind posting a pic of your custom bracket?

I'm interested in this as well. I have always loved that caliper design since I seen them on a RS7, which I believe is the same one. forgive me if I'm wrong.

[MasterP]

Not the same caliper. Similar shape. But RS7 bleed screws are in different spots.

It could still possibly work. Everything is pretty similar except for those bleeders.

[Coloradom3]

Originally Posted by TrakBch

Not the same caliper. Similar shape. But RS7 bleed screws are in different spots.

It could still possibly work. Everything is pretty similar except for those bleeders.

That's what I meant was similar is the design/look. If I did do this, probably go the same route the op did. But, I'm very satisfied with the Oem kit, I would only change it for the appearance.