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Anti-lock Brake System ABS
The principle
ABS prevents the wheels from locking
when the brakes are applied, and thus
increases active safety.
With ABS in action, the car achieves the
shortest possible braking distances for
the prevailing conditions – straight-line
braking or cornering, on asphalt, ice,
wet roads etc.
Braking with ABS
You use ABS most effectively by apply-
ing maximum brake pressure in situa-
tions which call for this (full braking).
The brake pedal pulsates and the noise
of the hydraulic control system is audi-
ble, warning the driver that the ABS is
active.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
DSC incorporates the DBC functional-
ity, see page 79.
When you apply the brakes rapidly this
system automatically ensures maximum
brake-servo boost, thus helping mini-
mise braking distance in an emergency.
The advantages of ABS are also uti-
lised.
While braking is in progress, do not
reduce the pressure applied to the
brake pedal. DBC is deactivated when
you release the brake pedal.
Cornering Brake Control CBC
CBC is a development based on ABS.
When the brakes are applied on a cor-
ner when lateral acceleration is high, or
during a lane change, it further
improves the car's stability and makes it
easier to steer.
Brakes
Brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low and if
brake pedal travel is longer than usual,
one of the two hydraulic brake circuits
may have failed.
Visit your nearest BMW Service.
When driving the car in this condi-
tion, note that higher brake pedal pres-
sure and longer brake pedal travel may
be necessary. Modify your driving style
accordingly.
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Disc brakes
If the car covers only short distances,
stands out of use for lengthy periods
and is only used infrequently or gently,
corrosion and dirt will affect the brake
discs and pads more severely, because
the minimum loads needed to achieve
the desired self-cleaning effect of the
disc brakes were not reached.
When the brakes are applied, corroded
discs tend to judder, and even lengthy
brake applications usually fail to elimi-
nate this effect entirely.
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