104nDisc brakes
Brake system
Should engine braking prove inade-
quate, you should still avoid extended,
continuous braking. Instead, decelerate
the vehicle with increased pressure on
the brake pedal (watch for following
traffic), release the pedal and then
repeat the brake application (staggered
braking). This staggered braking tech-
nique allows the brakes to cool in the
intervals between active braking
Brake fluid level
Brake pads
The warning lamp for the
hydraulic brake system comes
on:
The warning lamp for the brake
pads comes on:
The brake pads have reached
The brake fluid level is too low in their minimum pad thickness. Proceed
the reservoir (refer to page 126). to the nearest BMW center as soon as
If the brake fluid level is too low possible to have the pads replaced.
and brake pedal travel has become
noticeably longer, there may be a
defect in one of the two brake system's
hydraulic circuits.
For your own safety: use only
brake pads that BMW has
phases, preventing overheating and
ensuring that full braking capacity
remains available at all times.
approved for your specific vehicle
model. BMW cannot evaluate non-
approved brake pads to determine if
they are suited for use, and therefore
Proceed to the nearest BMW
center. Higher brake application
Do not coast with the clutch
depressed or with the transmis-
sion or selector lever in Neutral. Do not
coast with the engine switched off. The
engine provides no braking effect when
the clutch is depressed and there is no
power-assist for braking or steering
when the engine is not running.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any
other objects to protrude into the area
around the accelerator, clutch and
brake pedals and obstruct their move-
ment.<
pressure may be necessary under these cannot ensure the operating safety of
conditions, and braking distances may
be significantly longer. Please
remember to adapt your driving style
accordingly.<
the vehicle in the event of their use.<
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