What color brakes should I get?

F30Allen · 09-19-2016, 04:57 PM

Hey whats up guys! I have a estoril blue F30 and looking to upgrade my brakes. I'm debating on what color M performance brakes to get. Any suggestions or opinions?

cfm56d7b · 09-19-2016, 06:34 PM

M Performance brakes are available with red, yellow, and orange calipers. Some time ago, IND posted a picture of M6 Gran Coupe in San Marino Blue with orange calipers.

It is however such a personal choice.

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jtskariah · 09-19-2016, 06:49 PM

Orange would be my vote!

anotheran · 09-20-2016, 01:53 AM

orange is looking pretty sweet and looks good cuz they're complementary colors

fhlh · 09-20-2016, 05:20 PM

the color that has the most stopping power, of course

MrF30 · 09-20-2016, 10:50 PM

I went with orange myself. Blue, yellow, and red are too common too.

Ochoa1801 · 09-21-2016, 03:15 AM

orange calipers.

bateau · 09-21-2016, 07:49 AM

How about caliper color to go with Mineral Gray? Don't want it too flashy. Saw blue on M235i, not bad.

F30Allen · 09-21-2016, 06:47 PM

Thanks for your opinion guys, I've been staring at orange calipers on blue cars and it sort of starting to grow on me. I did like how the blue calipers kinda blended in and was also considering the common red as its a nice combo as well. I'm just trying to see how much orange can grow on me then I may pull the trigger.

F30Allen · 09-21-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bateau

How about caliper color to go with Mineral Gray? Don't want it too flashy. Saw blue on M235i, not bad.

On mineral gray I think any color would work. The car color is neutral so colors would easily compliment. I personally would go with the yellow if I had mineral gray, its not to flashy imo.

insanecoder · 09-21-2016, 08:22 PM

Yes blue & orange.. Gator colors

insanecoder · 09-21-2016, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bateau

How about caliper color to go with Mineral Gray? Don't want it too flashy. Saw blue on M235i, not bad.

Red

MrF30 · 09-21-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bateau

How about caliper color to go with Mineral Gray? Don't want it too flashy. Saw blue on M235i, not bad.

I did orange and loved it though my car is Grigio Telesto now.

F30JetsFan · 09-22-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by F30Allen

Hey whats up guys! I have a estoril blue F30 and looking to upgrade my brakes. I'm debating on what color M performance brakes to get. Any suggestions or opinions?

If you want to save about $600 go with the yellow. They're more of a golden yellow imo and would suit estoril blue nicely. getbmwparts.com has them discounted. I bought mine a few months ago, but I recently noticed they're still on sale. I originally wanted red but for $600 less I'm happy with the gold/yellow. Red is the most common caliper color out there.

roll_the_dice · 09-22-2016, 09:30 PM

I'm waiting on the orange to go on sale for my EBII...I have had yellow and red on cars in the past and want something different this time...don't see orange calipers that often and I think they look great with EBII. Found this pic on here...beautiful car especially with the orange calipers...

BMWMPR · 09-23-2016, 07:59 PM

In my opinion, you should go with orange. Here are some pictures of a friend's EBII with the orange kit.

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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	M Performance brakes are available with red, yellow, and orange calipers. Some time ago, IND posted a picture of M6 Gran Coupe in San Marino Blue with orange calipers. It is however such a personal choice. NOTE: All proprietary information and trademarks are respectfully acknowledged. Attached Images
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MrF30 Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I went with orange myself. Blue, yellow, and red are too common too. __________________ EXTERIOR: M Sport front bumper/side skirts, M3 rear bumper/fenders, black M3 kidney grilles, cf M3 mirror caps, cf MP trunk spoiler, ACS roof spoiler, side blades, black roof, Grigio Telesto, STANCE: Rotiform SPF 19"s, BC Racing BR coilovers, UUC front end-links, orange calipers, ENGINE: PS1, Wagner FMIC, Borla S-Type exhaust, quad ti tips, VRSF dp/cp, JB4, INTERIOR: ACS pedals, WeatherTech floor & BMW trunk mats
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F30Allen First Lieutenant 119 Rep 309 Posts Drives: F30 Estoril Blue M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pico Rivera iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your opinion guys, I've been staring at orange calipers on blue cars and it sort of starting to grow on me. I did like how the blue calipers kinda blended in and was also considering the common red as its a nice combo as well. I'm just trying to see how much orange can grow on me then I may pull the trigger.
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insanecoder Banned 1410 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: 340isDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast USA iTrader: (0)	Yes blue & orange.. Gator colors
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roll_the_dice Colonel 507 Rep 2,981 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F30 EBII Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Upstate, NY iTrader: (23) Garage List 1988 Porsche 944 Ce ... [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 328xi [10.00]	I'm waiting on the orange to go on sale for my EBII...I have had yellow and red on cars in the past and want something different this time...don't see orange calipers that often and I think they look great with EBII. Found this pic on here...beautiful car especially with the orange calipers... __________________ Drives: 2011 Porsche 958, 1965 Chevy C10, 1988 Porsche 944 Sold:2010 e90 Montego Blue, 2013 F30 EBII, 2013 Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST, 2006 Mini R50,2004 VW Touareg, 2012 Camaro Convertible, 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible, 2007 Corvette, 2004 BMW e64 convertible, 2000 Dodge Dakota, 1999 Ford F150, 1999 Porsche Boxster, 1999 Ferrari Modena, 1992 BMW e36, 1990 Nissan 240sx, 1979 Celica, 1974 Mustang II My Build Thread
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BMWMPR Lieutenant 77 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 2016 LCI F80 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (25)	In my opinion, you should go with orange. Here are some pictures of a friend's EBII with the orange kit. Attached Images
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