2 brake pad wear sensors
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 45 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW M5, 2016 BMW 550i xDrive, 2016 BMW 550i, 2016 BMW 535i xDrive, and 2016 BMW 535i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The brake pad wear sensors (front left and rear right in the inner brake pads) provide additional information on the thickness of the brake pad. This additional information (2 data points) is compared to the value calculated by the DSC.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pad wear sensor (example: front axle) |
| 2 | Brake disc |
| 3 | two-pin plug connection |
| 4 | Brake caliper |
A critical brake pad thickness is indicated in the instrument panel by a Next Service indicator (Condition Based Service CBS) as well as the red general brake warning light.
The following additional control units are involved in the dynamic stability control: