Those with BBK... is it worth it? - Page 8 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Gustav · 7th November 2009, 23:30

1. I have ahd alot of help from my StopTech, from emergency brakes at 60 mph to several hours of maximum attack 100% full throttle autobahn driving. You will always be safer than stock brakes.

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Originally Posted by razahyde

im not hating, i just find it funny people say use "safety" as a reason for buying a BBK.

1) if you are on the street and getting the intended usage out of a BBK, you are asking for trouble.

2) if you are on a track then by all means purchase a BBK, its WELL worth it.

3)if you are not in either of those categories then you are like me who purchased a BBK solely for the "looks." which is perfectly fine imo.

-R

razahyde · 8th November 2009, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Gustav

1. I have ahd alot of help from my StopTech, from emergency brakes at 60 mph to several hours of maximum attack 100% full throttle autobahn driving. You will always be safer than stock brakes.

Whatever delta gains might be 120 HP is very impressive. Regardless you must understand that a not 100% running M% wil not get the advertised results?

so what you are telling me BMW would sacrifice safety on their M cars? emergency braking from 60mph will be no different with stock brakes. several hours of maximum 100% braking on the autobahn is why everyone in this thread has said its worth it if you are on the track and continuously stop from high speeds. so in a nutshell you just contradicted yourself.

JTB · 8th November 2009, 08:02

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Originally Posted by gsfent

As to braking, the feel of the BBK is better, but with proper pads and fluid, I think the stock brakes will be enough about 98% of the time in the (speed limited) U.S. I would feel differently on the other side of the pond where repeated high speed slowdowns are more prevalent.

I just read this thread -- sorry to get back on topic

This was the only post that mentioned brake feel. To me it is one of the most important things and one of the driving reasons behind upgrades I have done to other cars in the past. There is nothing more confidence inspiring than a really firm communicative brake pedal. The stock brakes can be improved with pads and fluid but can not match the feel of a quality BBK.

Do it for looks -- if that floats your boat..
Do it for safety -- if you will sleep better at night
Do it to improve the driving experience -- sold

Gustav · 8th November 2009, 09:44

Thread cleaned up and steered into keeping it on topic. And Raza, if you have any question we can takke that via PM.