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Ross-Tech-Tip - Avoid Damaging Rear Calipers
By Santos Vega, Technical Specialist, Ross-Tech, LLC

As of 2004, some Audi and VW models have Electronic Parking Brakes

Since 2004, Volkswagen and Audi have released several car
models that are equipped with the new Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) technology. EPB allows the vehicle operator to engage or
disengage the parking brake at the touch of a button. However,
the previously simple job of changing the rear brake pads has
become a more complex task, requiring a dealer level scan tool.
Each rear caliper has an independent motor that actuates the
caliper. A scan tool must be used to instruct the car to open or
close the caliper for repair.

Consider the following Tasks like this can only be

scenario: A 2005 Audi A6 accomplished with a
has just entered your shop Dealer Level Tool.
complaining of a brake
noise. You raise the car
and remove the wheels.
You determine that the rear
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pads need to be replaced,
but discover you cannot get
the caliper off the rotor. VCDS is the affordable tool
Before your frustrated tech that dealer techs love!
grabs his BH, use the fol- www.VCDS-ProKit.com
lowing procedures with a
factory level scan tool: Close the rear calipers:
Open the rear calipers: Step 1: Select control module address [53 - Parking brake].
(Based on 2005 Audi A6 with EPB) Step 2: Select [Basic Settings-04] and use Group 006.
Step 1: Cycle the EPB on and off using the switch. Ensure it is Step 3: Listen carefully and you will hear the EPB closing.
disengaged before continuing. When it is done closing, Basic Settings at the top of the screen
Step 2: Select control module address [53 - Parking brake]. will show “ON”.
Step 3: Select [Basic Settings-04] and use Group 007. Step 4: Click [Done, Go Back], then [Basic Settings-04] and
Step 3: Listen carefully and you will hear the EPB open wide. use Group 010. This performs a function test on the EPB which
When it is done opening, Basic Settings at the top of the screen will cycle a number of times. When it is done, Basic Settings
will show “ON”. at the top of the screen will show “ON”.
Step 4: Exit control module. Click [Done, Go Back], [Close Step 5: Click [Done, Go Back], then [Fault Codes-02]. If
you’ve done everything correctly, the result should be “No Fault
Controller, Go Back].
Codes found”.
Step 5: Replace the brake pads and/or perform needed repairs.
After the completing the mechanical repairs, you will need to Step 6: Cycle the EPB on and off using the switch to ensure it is
electronically close the calipers. working properly.

The procedures listed here are a general overview of the steps required using VCDS. For complete model specific repair
procedures, consult a factory repair manual. Similar procedures for other models are available on the Ross-Tech Wiki:
wiki.Ross-Tech.com

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