What brake pads are used in the BMW 3 Series?
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BMW 3 Series brake pads are branded as Textar. Causes of soft brakes: Air in the system. Excessive free play. Poor quality brake fluid with a low boiling point, causing bubbles during braking. Poor sealing of the master cylinder or wheel cylinders, leading to pressure loss. The brake fluid used is not the same brand or type as the original, causing a chemical reaction that produces corrosive substances, damaging the rubber seals in the master cylinder or wheel cylinders, resulting in poor sealing and pressure loss. BMW 3 Series brake pad maintenance: Avoid sudden braking. Emergency braking significantly damages brake pads, so it's advisable to brake gently or use intermittent braking (pumping the brakes) to minimize wear. Reduce the frequency of braking. Develop a habit of minimizing brake use by first using engine braking to reduce speed before applying the brakes for further deceleration or stopping. Downshifting can also help slow the vehicle. Regularly inspect brake pads. After driving 40,000 kilometers or more than 2 years, brake pads may be severely worn. Check them periodically to see if the thickness has reached the minimum limit. If it's near the limit, replace the brake pads.