Brake System - BMW M5 2001 Manual

Disc brakes
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Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
If you apply the brakes rapidly, this
system automatically generates
maximum braking force boost and thus
helps to achieve the shortest possible
braking distance in "panic braking"
situations. All of the benefits of the ABS
system are exploited under these
circumstances.
Do not reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal for the duration of the
brake application. When the brake
pedal is released, the DBC is deacti-
vated.
In the event of a malfunction,
the yellow warning lamp comes
on. Conventional braking effi-
ciency is available without
limitations. Have the system
checked and repaired at your
BMW center as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Information for your
safety" covering the ABS system
on page 122. This information also
generally applies to DBC.<

Brake system

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Brake fluid level
The warning lamp for the
brake's hydraulic system comes
on or the message "CHECK
BRAKE FLUID" appears in the
Check Control:
The brake fluid level is too low in
the reservoir (refer to page 142).
If the brake fluid level is too low and
brake pedal travel has become notice-
ably longer, there may be a defect in
one of the brake system's hydraulic
circuits.
Proceed to the nearest BMW
center. Higher brake application
pressure may be necessary under these
conditions, and brake pedal travel may
be significantly longer. Please
remember to adapt your driving style
accordingly.<
The warning lamp also comes on when
the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS" is displayed in the Check
Control.
Brake linings
The message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS" appears in the Check
Control:
The brake pads have reached their
minimum pad thickness. Proceed to
the nearest BMW center as soon as
possible to have the pads replaced.
For your own safety: use only
brake linings that BMW has
released for your particular vehicle
model. BMW cannot evaluate non-
approved brake pads to determine if
they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of
the vehicle if they are installed.<
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