In this video I go through the process of a basic pad and rotor change on the rear of a VW CC Sport. This vehicle has electric parking brake actuators on the rear of the calipers that need to be set in "service mode" using a scan tool. Does this put the normal DIY'er out of the brake business!? Is there a work around you know of!? -Enjoy!
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Mate, according to other videos I've watcherd, there are 2 ways to get around using the scan tool for the electric rear parking brake. (1) spare 12 volt battery with wires and spade connectors straight on to the motor (from the connector you removed). Change polarity to confirm wind in or wind out (2) There are 2 torx bolts on the motor on the back of the caliper. Remove motor. Use a 8mm allan key bit on a ratchet to manually turn left to wind it all the way out. Reassemble motor to caliper and you are set to push in caliper. Once you finish doing the pads, you need to engage and release (cycle) the electronic brake twice from the switch inside the car. Then you are all done.
Hi,I got a question.after u using the diagnostic tool to release the pressure of fluid,did u turn off the key or u just keep it on until u finish done the job then rerun the pressure?
Hello SMAR!
I’m one of the home gamers and l just changed the rotors and pads onna new atlas recently. I bought a scanner to unlock the electronic parking brake and it failed to do so and l was left stumped for a long minute. Being as the dealership was two hours away and not to be deterred, l did some research. l had to manually release the parking brake, and then proceeded as usual. It worked just fine and l will attest that there is not alot of room around that particular vehicle.
I have been a long time and always enjoy watching your videos and keep up the great work good sir!
You can fool them just put car into gear put foot on brake and press the handbrake button then once the handbrake releases switch ignition off so handbrake (park brake) doesn't have chance to apply then i just unbolt motor off back of caliper then push piston back in then stick motor back on reassemble brakes pump footbrake then switch ignition back on and press the handbrake (park brake) button and then it winds the motor in to the piston
Normally you can retract the EPB manually without a software BUT for this you need to remove the electric motor off the EPB and unfortunately this motor is secured with two tiny screws that get completely stuck in there (worse than a stuck caliper bleeder) so often times it's not possible and even risk to shear these bolts. But if you manage to lift the electric motor part, you can release the caliper bleeder then use a c-clamp with a torx socket and move back the piston by hand all the way to make place for new thicker brake pads. There are videos on Yt about this, but again the obstacle is those tiny screws
On my 2005 Passat 1.6 FSI I parked up, chocked the front wheels then disengaged the electronic brake. I disconnected the positive terminal on the battery then jacked up each side one at a time to remove each wheel. I disconnected the socket from the caliper then undid the two bolts to remove the caliper. Clean up everything and use copper paste where necessary before reassembly. Fit caliper with new pads and tighten then torque both bolts. Reconnect socket. Repeat on other side. Once complete fit the wheels and torque the bolts. Reconnect the battery terminal. Start the car and press the brake pedal 2 or 3 times. Now press the brake button and it will engage. Remove chocks and just to be safe drive forward or backwards to try brakes then engage the electronic brakes. I recommend bleeding the all 4 brakes. Chock the front wheels and disengage the electronic park brake, start the car and bleed with the engine running so the brake booster allows the pedal to work as it would under normal use.
Get a 9 volt battery
Use two wire leads
Connect them to the battery
Disconnect the connected to the parking brake located behind rotar
Insert wire leads into connector
If the caliper closes reverse your wires
If it opens wait about 30 to 60 seconds
Now the caliper is open
When done
Use your electronic parking brake 3 or 4 times to make sure it’s syncing properly
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I have watched a lot of YouTube videos and I've watched a lot of your videos and I think you do the best job on brakes of anybody on YouTube
Eric with your permission. If I' may. What's the best least expensive electronic brake scan tool. That we can service our 2021 Telluride. Best regards and thank you in advance. Big fan. Jersey Shore. 🇺🇲
Good job u need a good tool
It might be like that on all Electric Parking brake. Which sucks because some brands I thought are easy service. It’s possible they went that route to.
I've done some Fords that allow you to service the brakes by a more "manual" process, no tool needed. Not sure about the Euro trash.
You and your knife lol
Electric brakes and cars that wreak themselves, what’ll they think of next to take our money….
Probably already mentioned but a lot of vehicles have a work around via a series of button pushes on the dash etc
You dont even neaded mate you can do break with out scanner mate easy rear breaks with out scanner mate i done breaks on my with out scanner
12 volts on one pin, ground on the other….if piston comes out switch leads…as soon as piston begins to turn stop
Im intrested in a bi directional scan tool for my own personal use. I want something no more then $1000.00 but have no idea which one.i see Launch Foxwell Autel the most but there's thousands to choose from. My vehicles are all older 03 h2 04 astro van 04 ram hemi 04 durango so i want to be able to continue to be able to fix them like quick learn routine on the 45tfe transmission or abs brake bleed on my astro van. Misfire problems on the hummer
Any suggestions? From anyone?
Good video! Thanks for posting it. Good pacing and commentary!
Moral of the story is if you want do services yourself then don’t even bother with European cars
Simply professional job 👍
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Well, you must have went to old school where they actually teach the Three "R"'s? LOL
Can you not just pull the connector off, put 12 volts across the contacts, swap polarity if needed until it releases, do the brake job then run it back closed again?
I used a 9v battery with 2 leads and hit the EBA pins and got the breaks to release cost me about 6 dollars.
I had to buy no choice if you are mechanic the job it’s no cheap learn and tools it’s expensive
Just so you guys know, from my experience.
We have a 2016 vw Tiguan with these electric rear brakes on the calipers. Once you pull the calliper off, there are 2 T25 screws holding the electric motor on, take those out and pop there motor off, back out the t40 screw in the center then use a clamp to squeeze in calipers, replace t25 screws and you are done. No programmer needed
Read the manual.. They tell you how to get the brakes into Service Mode….
Bmw you need a scan tool to change oil and spark plugs it's a dam shame.
now you have to research what stupid crap have manufacturers have done to make it hard to repair so you bring it to dealer for repairs. they make more profits on service then sales anymore. last time i went to dealer i bought a used car to avoid the crap and price of new car
Im a service advisor at a VW dealer and we charge 1.5 hours at a cost of 150.00 (plus parts) which really isnt hateful for a dealer
We have a 2016 Honda with an electronic parking brake. When doing the brakes, I remove the parking brake motor (two hex screws), then a use a big flat head screwdriver to back that piston off then re-attach it.
After the brake job is done, cycle the parking brake to clear the light on the console.
I have done this twice (two separate brake jobs) without any issue. That being said, YMMV
What about a 2002 chevy trailblazer. I'm having issue with bleeding RR Capillary
3 prong donger 🤣
Silly question for you. What happens if you don't put the vehicle in 'service mode'?
Had to do this job on my car during lockdown …no garages open had to buy a vcds cable £400 for vcds / disks and pads Jesus..thanks VW for a job that would have been sub £100 for any of our other make cars in our family.
In my 2016 Jeep product you just go into settings and put it in brake service mode.
My only criticism is that you whack painted body or trim pieces with your tools. I realize that you have rubber grips on most tools you do this with but I wouldn't do that with a customer's car.
I swear by NAPA brake pads and rotors.
What the?
The entire point of an emergency brake is to stop the car when the regular brakes fail. This should be mechanical, not electronic. Electronics fail easily, mechanical cables last forever.
If you unscrew the electric motor, you can turn the piston until it is at the bottom .. and then it is in "service mode" without any scan tool ….
Eric o. I just came across that on my daughters kia. It also had electric ebrake. Dont know brand but it did have the service side brakes and so on
Every other car no, piece of crap VW,…yup. Moral of the story,…friends don't let friends buy VW. German cars used to be respected for simple reliable engineering, now they are completely despised for ridiculously over engineering.
We need louis rossman to advocate for more easily repairable parts on purchased items 😆☠
if people would do some research on vehicles before they put down their hard earned cash.i wonder how many would still buy these "money pit by design" cars.its like the ratio of gullability & common sence is widening exponentially.
Open the bleeder and force the brake off
Everyone involved in engineering and regulation and law passing that creates cars like this should be lined up and shot
Since you mentioned it, I just did a review on that tool. The MK808 has the electric braking option. If viewers go to my channel they get a $40 off coupon plus another 10% off if they use a code listed in my description box for a price of $480. (Sorry for the selfless plug). Just trying to same some people some money. 🙂