The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

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General information
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ...
Ride & Handling
BMW took the right approach with the new 7 Series by acknowledging that even
though potential buyers might appreciate the BMW performance-car experience,
they want their full-size luxury sedan to ...
Safety
The xDrive50i has upgraded brakes with aluminum calipers. BMW's Integrated
Chassis Management coordinates the Dynamic Performance Control differential with
stability and traction control systems t ...
