Vcds is obligated to be used, but does someone have the coding or process?
Audi A3 8v / VW Golf MK7 Rear EPB - rear pads change VCDS
Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.
[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Select Start lining change mode
[Go!] to activate the Basic Setting.
The brake calipers will then open, allowing the pads to be changed.
You should hear the rear caliper motors operating.
Wait 30 seconds after it says Not Running or the noises have stopped before clicking [Stop]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Turn ignition off and leave battery charger connected.
The caliper pistons do not move back into the caliper, they must be pushed in using a hand tool. Fault code 721152 - Brake pad replacement mode active will be stored, this is normal.
Close Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
[Select]
[03 - ABS Brakes]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Select End lining change mode
[Go!] to activate the Basic Setting.
The brake calipers will then close.
Wait 30 seconds after it says Not Running or the noises have stopped before clicking [Stop]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Turn ignition off
The LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster will probably continue to blink rapidly in addition to Fault code 721152 - Brake pad replacement mode active. This should stop after cycling the Parking Brake ON, then OFF again using the switch in the vehicle while holding the brake pedal AFTER all rear brake components are reassembled.