BMW now with Brembo brakes
11-13-07, 05:35 PM
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BMW now with Brembo brakes
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/i...brembo-brakes/
Italian auto supplier Brembo has announced today that it had started supplying braking systems and brake discs to BMW. Over the past quarter some of BMW’s high-performance models swapped to a new set of six-piston caliper brakes manufactured by Brembo and more models are expected to follow suit within the next twelve months.
Starting next year BMW will also start offering special Brembo braking kits as an optional accessory in its factory performance parts range.
Brembo is already one of the most widely recognized brands in braking technology, equipping affordable performance vehicles such as the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Evo, right up to the supercar arena with the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. The high-performance brakes are usually distinguished by its brightly painted calipers, often in red or gold, but the BMW units are designed to remain subtle, reports Automotive News Europe.
Thanks to the deal Brembo’s net profit rose 86.8% to $18.13 million in the third quarter.
Starting next year BMW will also start offering special Brembo braking kits as an optional accessory in its factory performance parts range.
Brembo is already one of the most widely recognized brands in braking technology, equipping affordable performance vehicles such as the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Evo, right up to the supercar arena with the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. The high-performance brakes are usually distinguished by its brightly painted calipers, often in red or gold, but the BMW units are designed to remain subtle, reports Automotive News Europe.
Thanks to the deal Brembo’s net profit rose 86.8% to $18.13 million in the third quarter.
11-14-07, 12:18 PM
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11-14-07, 02:09 PM
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i have original pads and rotors on my 00 RX300 at 70k. and they dont give off dust like a german car would. i'm impressed. but I did just order some Brembo brake pads to replace mine with since I'm going to need pads within the next few thousand miles
11-14-07, 02:32 PM
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Lexus Champion
IMO Brembo brakes is too much about marketing and has too little to do with actual gains in performance.
My 335i stops great and has great pedal feel. It does put off tons of brake dust but so do all high performance brake pads, including brembos. I honestly wouldn't get excited at the thought of having any more stopping power or pedal response than I already do. I would if I tracked the car regularly, but I don't, so the only positive response it'd get from me is that they'd look nicer. But that's really what this is all about anyway - looks and the name.
My 335i stops great and has great pedal feel. It does put off tons of brake dust but so do all high performance brake pads, including brembos. I honestly wouldn't get excited at the thought of having any more stopping power or pedal response than I already do. I would if I tracked the car regularly, but I don't, so the only positive response it'd get from me is that they'd look nicer. But that's really what this is all about anyway - looks and the name.
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