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    F10 brake upgrade

    I have a 2012 f10 520d with the performance power kit.
    I'm running on 18" with runflats

    I'm looking to upgrade the brakes.

    Should I get larger discs? If so what type/size.

    Or should I get better pads?

    Or upgrade the hoses ?

    Or all of the above..

    I'll be getting the brake fluid changed during the summer.

    Thanks in advance

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    Braided hoses and upgraded pagid pads would be a good start. F10 are heavy on front pads judging by the brake dust on every F10 around.

    You could upgrade to the bigger 525d/530d discs but it's probably overkill.

    Do you have issues with the current ones? What tyres are you using?

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    The brakes are probably performing as intended, but I want better.

    Running Bridgestone potenzas at the moment, but will be changing to Pirelli p7 centuro.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seanpburke View Post
    Braided hoses and upgraded pagid pads would be a good start. F10 are heavy on front pads judging by the brake dust on every F10 around.

    You could upgrade to the bigger 525d/530d discs but it's probably overkill.

    Do you have issues with the current ones? What tyres are you using?
    afik; the brakes for the 520d, 525d, 530d and 523i are the same, F:330x24/R:330x20.

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    I wouldn't rate Pagids at all.

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    Do i need bigger discs ? they seem quite large for a 520 !

    If i was just to upgrade the pads (and possibly the hoses) what pads would you recommend?

    (A ceramic would be handy for keeping the rims clean)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikeecho View Post
    afik; the brakes for the 520d, 525d, 530d and 523i are the same, F:330x24/R:330x20.
    525d/530d have 348mm Discs on the front.

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    Ebc yellowstuff pads. And braided lines


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    Any progress on this?

    tbh, apart from pads and upgraded lines I'd leave it alone unless you go the whole hog and get a proper BBK.

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    Haven't done anything yet.
    Just want to have my ducks in a row, before I commit to anything.
    Also waiting for the warranty to expire, before making changes.

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