Is there a twist with these? Just asking as it has an electronic handbrake.
Do you need special tooling?
Do you need special tooling?
Changing Rear Brake Pads 2006 A6..........
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Cockney Boy
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Changing the pads on an A6 with electronic handbrake, requires VCDS
Open Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake calipers will then open, allowing the pads to be changed.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
It is normal for the LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster to blink rapidly at this point.
Open Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger.
- Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake calipers will then open, allowing the pads to be changed.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
It is normal for the LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster to blink rapidly at this point.
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