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EnglishOperation, care and maintenance -> Brake system for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
124nDisc brakes
Brake system
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*
Brake fluid level
Brake linings
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.
The warning lamp for the The message "CHECK BRAKE
brake's hydraulic system comes LININGS" appears in the Check
on or the message "CHECK
BRAKE FLUID" appears in the
Check Control:
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.
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.
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.
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
Proceed to the nearest BMW
center. Higher brake application
In the event of a malfunction,
the yellow warning lamp comes
on. Conventional braking effi-
ciency is available without
pressure may be necessary under these the vehicle if they are installed.<
conditions, and brake pedal travel may
be significantly longer. Please
limitations. Have the system
checked and repaired at your
BMW center as soon as possible.
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.
Refer to the "Information for your
safety" covering the ABS system
on page 122. This information also
generally applies to DBC.<
