How to replace Audi and VW rear brakes without EPB?
As it turns out, one can replace the rear brake pads on Audi and VW equipped with electronic parking brake (EPB) with no VAG COM. As I show in this video, additional 2 minutes per wheel are needed to complete the job.
What do you need to know about EPB service?
EPB Service menu allows you to perform the service and maintenance of brake systems, including deactivation and activation of the brake control system, bleeding brake fluid, opening and closing brake pads, and setting brakes after disc or pad replacement, on multiple brands of vehicles where electronic brake systems are fitted.
How to change brake pads with an electric parking brake?
1. Connect a car battery charger 2. Connect a diagnostic tool 3. Replace brake pads and push back pistons 4. Press the foot brake pedal 5. Connect the diagnostic tool again 6. Set a basic Setting 7. Test the electric parking brake function You are done! How do I know if I need a computer to replace my rear brake pads?
Which is the best service reset tool for EPB?
Uobd2 is available with some working Electronic Park Brake (EPB) service reset tools, they are mainly used to Reads and clears EPB trouble codes and turns off the ECU and brake warning light. These tools incl. Foxwell NT644 for all makes.
What to do when your EPB won’t release?
They are electro mechanical devices employed to apply and release the parking brake. Releasing the stuck brake will require removing the wheels, EPB motor and unwinding the brake caliper. 6 common causes of EPB failing to release, include:
How to do a rear brake job with EPB?
1. Set the ignition to ON. 2. Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch in the APPLY (upward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch. 3. Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch. 4.
As it turns out, one can replace the rear brake pads on Audi and VW equipped with electronic parking brake (EPB) with no VAG COM. As I show in this video, additional 2 minutes per wheel are needed to complete the job.
What makes a single actuator EPB not release?
The single actuator type EPB is a little different in that a single actuator pulls two cables attached to rear caliper parking brake levers. The effect is the same, the rear caliper pistons and pads are held against the rotors. As you know, by far the most common EPB faults are failed rear actuators.
1. Connect a car battery charger 2. Connect a diagnostic tool 3. Replace brake pads and push back pistons 4. Press the foot brake pedal 5. Connect the diagnostic tool again 6. Set a basic Setting 7. Test the electric parking brake function You are done! How do I know if I need a computer to replace my rear brake pads?
Do you have to use diagnostic scanner to replace brake pads?
With these kinds of brake calipers, you do not have to use a diagnostic scanner to replace the brake pads, you can push in the pistons with a tool like this on Amazon on the link down below, but always make sure by checking your repair manual before replacement.
Can you change brake pads on a Japanese car?
Fits most European and Japanese cars… Once your pistons are pushed in, you can now replace the brake pads. Ensure you lubricate any moving parts and clean everything not to get stuck, so you have to redo the job soon. Replace any metal plates if you got them in the brake pads package.