Requirements:
- Battery charger, if you don't have a Battery charger There's always Plan (B), Learn How.
- 15mm wrench.
- 13mm socket.
- VCDS program, It is necessary to save a complete Auto-Scan before repairs.
- Clamp
Step # 1: Remove both rear wheels.
Step # 2: Connect a Battery charger before you start the caliper opening, Read More.
Step # 3: Now we have to open rear parking brake using VCDS program
VCDS Open Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
- Ignition on, engine off.
- Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[Select]
- [53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
- Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
You will hear the rear caliper motors working, wait 30 seconds after the brakes stop moving before carrying out the next step.
Step # 4: You are ready to remove the calipers Using both 13mm socket &15mm wrench.
Step # 5: Remove the old pads and install the new pads.
Step # 6: Make sure you open your brake fluid reservoir, Now push piston back on caliper using clamp.
Step # 7: Put the caliper back onto the carrier, Reattach the bolts.
Step # 8: Now we have to close rear parking brake using VCDS program.
VCDS Close Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
- The Parking Brake must be OFF before Basic Setting are possible.
[Select]
- [53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
- Group 006
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now closing.
Step # 9: Now we need to test the parking brake using VCDS program.
VCDS Function Test
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
- The Parking Brake must be OFF before Basic Setting are possible.
[Select]
- [53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
- Group 010
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening and closing 3 times.
Important: Wait 30 seconds after the brakes stop moving before carrying out the next step.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Step # 10: The final step, close down VCDS Program and disconnect the battery charger, put your wheels back, Close the brake fluid reservoir, NOW Let's Go Test Drive.
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