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Re: M5's Brake Durability (archive)
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Posted by John B on March 23, 2002 at 10:12:31:

In Reply to: M5's Brake Durability posted by Brian Laliberte on March 23, 2002 at 00:31:40:

I ran my '01 M5 at a SCDA track day at Limerock.
The brakes are the cars weak point. They didn't really fade, they were never up to track conditions to start with. I had to brake way too early, the pedal felt spongy and there was a vibration that felt like either the ABS was kicking in too early or a rotor was warped. Later under street conditions the brakes felt fine so I don't think it was a rotor.

Incidentally I had already done the Dinan stage III suspension which I would highly recommend. It transforms the car from heavy understeer to perfectly neutral. I was set up to full stiff on the rear bar and an agressive 1.5 degree front camber for better turn in.

Inspite of the brake problem the car rocked for a sedan! I outran a Z06 vette, E46M3, Ferrari 355 challenge car, Porsche carrera. The only cars I couldn't touch were a racing Viper and a racing Porsche Turbo, both were on slicks and gutted with plexiglass windows etc... This sedan raised some eyebrows that day!

This link has some pics from that day, It was a blast! I highly recomend SCDA, the events are well organized, safe and fun. Mine is the Titanium M5.


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