Can a parking brake be put into service mode?
WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake components.
Is there a way to rerelease the parking brake?
The best way to do this is to use the diagnostic tool or parking brake tool to do. However, in many cars, it will work to engage the parking brake with the button. You will hear the parking brake motors sound for 2-3 seconds until the parking brake is engaged. When it is engaged, you can rerelease it.
How long does it take to release parking brake pistons?
Now it is time to release the parking brake pistons. You can either do this with a diagnostic scanner or a special tool for your parking brake. You should hear the pistons are going back for 2-3 seconds if everything is done right.
How to replace rear brake pads-electronic park brake?
Here is a simple guide to replacing the rear pads on my >07 Volvo with electric parking brake. This is based on solely my own experience having just done it but I take no responsibility for the contents! I used an Autel MaxiEST EST201 with V1.08 software for the release and reactivation of the Electric Parking Brake.
When to put the E-Brake in service mode?
Releasing the E-Brake and Putting the calipers into service mode are two different things. Most electronic E-Brakes require being put into a service mode in order to reset the caliper pistons, if you don’t, you run the risk of damaging the caliper/e-brake mechanism.
How can I get my parking brake in service mode?
This can be done manually using the service port on the Electronic Parking Brake module and backing the motor off by hand, using the proper tool. A scan tool may also be used to get the Electronic Parking Brake assembly into service mode and is the preferred method.
Now it is time to release the parking brake pistons. You can either do this with a diagnostic scanner or a special tool for your parking brake. You should hear the pistons are going back for 2-3 seconds if everything is done right.
What happens when the parking brake is deactivated?
The EPB system will be deactivated, preventing parking brake application until service has been completed and maintenance mode has been deactivated. The yellow electronic parking brake indicator will be illuminated and maintenance mode will display on the message center.