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EPISODE 06: BMW M3 & M4 EXPLAINED.

EPISODE 06: BMW M3 & M4 EXPLAINED.

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The Brakes of the BMW M3 and M4.

BMW M3 & M4 Explained, episode 06: BMW M developer Jürgen explains the brake systems of the new BMW M3 and M4 automobiles.

29 January 2021

The epitome of racing feeling in everyday traffic starts a new round. 35 years after the debut of the first BMW M3, BMW M GmbH presents the latest generation of its high-performance automobiles in the premium mid-size segment. Time to introduce the two new vehicles. In the #M3M4explained series, the developers have the floor.

The sixth episode of our series is about everything that packs a punch. Jürgen, the developer of the brake systems for BMW M3 and M4, introduces us to the M Carbon ceramic brake and the M Compound brake in the video. In addition, Jürgen shares his knowledge with the M community. We publish an excerpt from the questions and answers.

BMW M3 Sedan [1] :
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km10.1
CO2 emissions combined in g/km230
CO2 classG
BMW M4 Competition Coupé [1] :
Fuel consumption combined in l/100 km9.9
CO2 emissions combined in g/km223
CO2 classG

BMW M ENTHUSIASTS ASK, BMW M EXPERTS ANSWER.

BMW 3

Why isn't the rear brake as big as the front one?

Due to dynamic weight shift during deceleration, there is significantly higher load on the front brakes. This can be as much as 70% front to 30% rear. Hence, the front brakes are typically the "bigger" brakes compared to the rear brakes. Take a look at motorcycle brake systems - there you can see the difference even better.

BMW M4

What brake fluid is optimal?

Original BMW brake fluid DOT4 NV.

 

Does the electric parking brake automatically engage when the car is turned off?

In the new BMW M3 and M4, that can be configured via a button on the center console.

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