DIY - Passat CC Replace Rear Brake Pads (EPB).

Hi everybody, Today i will show you step by step how to Replace rear brake pads on Passat CC, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), We are updating this page now, pic, video, etc...

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.