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Chip · 08-06-2008, 09:54 PM

So I kinda just figured out that the rear brakes are drum style and not disc style. While I was getting my X5 at the BMW dealership serviced (oil change), I was talking to the service guy about the difference between disc and drums brakes. Basically, he said your X5 comes with Disc brakes because they are much superior to drum brakes.

So, I don't know a lot about car modifications, but can I get a shop to change out the brakes on my Hybrid to disc rear brakes? Would this affect the charging of the IMA battery?

The brakes aren't bad, they are good, but they are definitely not like my X5's.

Thanks in advance!

08-06-2008, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chip Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 171	Rear drum brakes? So I kinda just figured out that the rear brakes are drum style and not disc style. While I was getting my X5 at the BMW dealership serviced (oil change), I was talking to the service guy about the difference between disc and drums brakes. Basically, he said your X5 comes with Disc brakes because they are much superior to drum brakes. So, I don't know a lot about car modifications, but can I get a shop to change out the brakes on my Hybrid to disc rear brakes? Would this affect the charging of the IMA battery? The brakes aren't bad, they are good, but they are definitely not like my X5's. Thanks in advance!
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