Brakes

Brake master cylinder

Turns pedal input into hydraulic pressure.

Where it sits

At the brake booster or integrated brake-control assembly.

How it works

Pistons pressurize separate hydraulic circuits as pedal force is applied.

Think of it as

The hand pump driving a sealed fluid system.

Symptoms when it fails

A sinking pedal or pressure loss can have several hydraulic causes and requires inspection.

Lifespan

Pads and discs are measured wear items. Driving, environment and regenerative braking change wear; use the actual inspection limits.

Repair cost

Ordinary friction service differs greatly from carbon-ceramic replacement or hydraulic-controller work; obtain a vehicle-specific quote.

The BMW angle

BMW brake-control packaging varies, especially across conventional and electrified models.

Used in

BMW models with hydraulic friction brakes; performance equipment and parking-brake design vary.

Sources
Same system

Brakes