Procedures

Rear brakes, electromechanical parking brake (EPB)Brake pads, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Vehicle diagnostic, test and information system VAS 5051
- Socket T40065
- Socket T40066

Removing

Note:
When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!

Operating the electromechanical parking brake again after a long drive is recommended.

Brake pad play is automatically adjusted every 1000 km if the EPB is not operated in this distance.

The brake disc is secured with a Phillips head bolt.

- Raise vehicle.
- Remove wheels.



- With ignition off, connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 to 16-pin diagnostic connector on vehicle and select parking brake with "Address word" 53.

Note:
Ignition on

Release parking brake

Coding check and reported if necessary.

DTC memory interrogated, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.




Shown on VAS 5051 display:
- Select function "53 - Parking brake" .
- Select function "04 - Basic setting" .
- Select function "10 to code after replacing control module".




Shown on VAS 5051 display:
- The request to enter a display group number appears in display field - 1 - .
- An entry keypad is shown in display field - 2 - .

When installing new or old brake pads
- Using entry keypad, enter in display field - 2 - the "7" for "Display group number one and confirm by pressing " Q button. (Reset pistons)
- To exit entry template, press green Arrow button at lower left.

Note:
Ignition off



The brake disc is secured with a Phillips head bolt - 1 - .
- Remove tires



- Remove attachment bolts from brake caliper housing, to do so counter-hold guide pins.

Note:
Actuator or brake system connector must not be disconnected. (otherwise, a fault will be saved)

Do not pull on brake hose or electrical wiring.

- Remove brake caliper sideways or hang on body.
- Remove brake pads
- Remove guide clamps
- Press brake pistons back by hand.

Note:
To remove brake discs on 16" brake systems, brake carrier must be removed.

Check brake discs, replace if necessary.

Remove brake carrier:



- To remove brake carrier lower connection, use Socket T40065 for the left side and Socket T40066 for the right side.

Installing

Clean brake caliper with mineral spirits exclusively.



- Insert brake pad retaining springs



- Insert brake pads.



- Make sure brake pads are located correctly in anti-rattle springs - arrows - .

Note:
The next step only applies to vehicles on which the brake carrier must be disassembled for removal.



- To install lower connection, use Socket T40065 or Socket T40066 . - Secure brake caliper housing using new self-locking bolts.

Note:
The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed in all cases.




Shown on VAS 5051 display:
- The request to enter a display group number appears in display field - 1 - .
- An entry keypad is shown in display field - 2 - .

- Using entry keypad, enter in display field - 2 - the "6" for "Display group number one and confirm by pressing " Q button. (guide pistons together)
- To exit entry template, press green Arrow button at lower left.
- Mounting wheels Wheels and Tires Guide - Repair Group 44
- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.