Good links above, have a look at them.

I would add that your brakes do generally have sufficient thermal capacity. Getting them hot and then parking isn't a problem; getting them hot and then sitting with your foot on the brake is how you get a pulsing.

__________________
2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue