{"product_id":"ebc-big-brake-kit-bbk065","title":"EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit for BMW 5 Series E39 and M5 | BBK065","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGive your E39 a brake upgrade worthy of the way it drives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn E39 you care about deserves brakes that feel as considered as the rest of the car. The EBC Apollo BBK065 upgrades the front of the listed 5 Series and M5 applications with six-piston calipers and 350 x 32 mm floating discs, with Bluestuff pads in the road configurations. It is a substantial conversion for a firmer, more responsive pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKit reference: BBK065. Exact SKUs for every available configuration are listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA worthwhile investment in a BMW you want to keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reinforced caliper body helps resist flex under pressure, supporting clear brake inputs. Its fully floating disc ring can expand separately from the bell as it heats up, reducing thermal stress during repeated use. The road kit combines that hardware with braided front lines, fluid and fitting brackets, while the Race competition option provides its own caliper and RP-X pad specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCalipers made for the way you use your car\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe road calipers are designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK from heat-treated, low-pressure cast aluminium. Their two-piece bodies use grade 12.9 bridge bolts, with hard-anodised aluminium pistons, stainless-steel bleed nipples and wear plates. The material and construction put substance behind the appearance of the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal dust boots keep road dirt and debris away from the pistons, with high-temperature EPDM fluid seals behind them. A hard-anodised body gives corrosion protection beneath the high-temperature colour coating, while the single pad-retention bolt allows quick pad changes when servicing is due.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis BBK065 offer uses 350 x 32 mm front discs and 6-piston calipers. Match the vehicle and original brake details below, then check the exact wheel-clearance template before selecting the caliper configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack, Blue, Red and Yellow are the painted road-caliper choices, with external dust boots and aluminium pistons. Choose the finish you want to see behind your wheels without changing the kit specification for that version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRace competition is a different hardware and pad specification: hard-anodised calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads. It is intended for dedicated track and race use, rather than chosen as another paint colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad-kit front pads: Version 1: Bluestuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBluestuff combines cold bite for road use with capability for lighter track work. Dedicated racing asks something different of a pad; use the competition specification where that is the car's purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the painted road configurations you receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Apollo front calipers in the selected road colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo fully floating two-piece front discs to the selected kit specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront brake pads (Version 1: Bluestuff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront braided brake lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific mounting brackets and fitting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 litre of BF307+ Super DOT 4 brake fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Race competition front brake assembly combines Apollo competition calipers, fully floating two-piece discs to the selected specification and RP-X race pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065; individual SKUs are listed in the option table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied front discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston (350 x 32 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully floating, two-piece front discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront caliper piston count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 per caliper, according to the selected kit specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-treated low-pressure cast aluminium; two-piece construction with grade 12.9 bridge bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper pistons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised aluminium with serrated\/castellated noses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal dust boots and high-temperature EPDM fluid seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper factory pressure test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 psi factory pressure test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised body with high-temperature colour coating; Black, Blue, Red or Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned, manufactured and assembled in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit front pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1: Bluestuff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit brake lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront braided brake lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 litre BF307+ Super DOT 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit mounting parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific brackets and fitting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised finish with stainless-steel castellated pistons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP-X race compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated track and race use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the exact kit template against the actual wheel, including spoke clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit options and SKUs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliper configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065BLK-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065BLU-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065R-1F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065RED-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK065YEL-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch your vehicle, engine, year and any brake-package notes in the table. Disc measurements in this fitment table describe the original brakes; the new kit dimensions are listed under Technical specifications and in the SKU table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication years can vary by engine and kit option; check the detailed rows for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine \/ model specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting notes \/ original brake details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e523i · 2.5 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520i · 2.0 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525d · 2.5 Turbo Diesel\u003cbr\u003e528i · 2.8 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e530i · 3.0 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e535i · 3.5 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e540i · 4.4 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528i · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997-1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i · Engine not specified\u003cbr\u003e530i · Engine not specified\u003cbr\u003e540i · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530d · 2.9 Turbo Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528i · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520i · 2.2 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e525i · 2.5 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39) - Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520i · 2.0 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39) - Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e523i · 2.5 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e525d · 2.5 Turbo Diesel\u003cbr\u003e528i · 2.8 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e530i · 3.0 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e540i · 4.4 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39) - Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530d · 2.9 Turbo Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39) - Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520i · 2.2 Petrol\u003cbr\u003e525i · 2.5 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW M5 (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.9 Petrol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW M5 (E39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000-2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and looking after your brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave the kit fitted by a qualified brake specialist. The installation needs clean, sound mounting surfaces, the correct hardware and torques, proper bleeding, and clearance checks through steering and suspension movement. Dust-shield removal or modification can be part of fitting; keep any vehicle-specific instructions in the application table with the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe road kit is designed around the original master cylinder and rear brakes. If you have changed the master cylinder or rear brake arrangement separately, have your installer check compatibility and brake balance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the fitting instructions and the bedding procedure for the supplied pad compound before demanding full performance. When rear components are supplied, fit them as part of the intended brake upgrade. Inspect pad and disc condition regularly, especially during circuit use, and keep the hydraulic system in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the supplied discs 350 mm or 355 mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBK065 uses 350 x 32 mm front discs with six-piston calipers. The original brake dimensions in the fitment table describe the car's starting brake arrangement, not the size of the new kit discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I check wheel clearance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the template for the exact kit version, printed at 100% scale, against the actual wheel. Wheel diameter alone does not establish spoke or caliper clearance. Send us your kit choice and wheel details if you need help arranging the check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a floating disc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe friction ring can expand independently of its mounting bell as it heats up. That reduces thermal stress during repeated braking and is one of the engineering differences behind a fully floating two-piece kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes when I choose Race competition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou choose hard-anodised competition calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads for dedicated circuit use. The painted road calipers use aluminium pistons and external dust boots. Use the exact SKU table to keep the chosen disc size and caliper configuration together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from changing pads and discs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA big brake conversion includes new front calipers as well as the discs and pads. The reinforced Apollo calipers and fully floating two-piece discs change the front brake assembly itself, with the matching kit specification and fitting requirements shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant help choosing the right BBK065 configuration? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to us about your vehicle, wheels and how you use it\u003c\/a\u003e, and we can help you choose the right brake upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage shown is generic and may not reflect actual parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EBC Brakes","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Version 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375675126102,"sku":"BBK065BLK-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Version 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375675158870,"sku":"BBK065BLU-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race competition \/ Version 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375675191638,"sku":"BBK065R-1F","price":2823.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Version 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375675224406,"sku":"BBK065RED-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ Version 1 - 350 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375675257174,"sku":"BBK065YEL-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/ebc-bbk-road-6-black-e62c208d033c.jpg?v=1793272259","url":"https:\/\/hooniesadrenaline.co.uk\/products\/ebc-big-brake-kit-bbk065","provider":"Hoonies Adrenaline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}