Parking brake problem - please help

**spako** · 20-12-2011,08:40 PM

I've completed 2000km trip to Poland yesterday. Everything went fine but this morning (after -9 degree night) the parking brake stopped working. The trouble is that the brakes are locked and I can't move the vehicle. I've tried unplugging the battery for a few minutes but it made no difference. There is a "parking brake fail" error on the dash.

What can I do to rectify the problem?

Is there any DIY solution or contact VW is my only option?

Please help, I'm devastated.

Here's the readout from VCDS:

Code:

Tuesday,20,December,2011,19:15:34:10074
VCDS Version: Release 10.6.4 (x64)

                Address 53: Parking Brake       Labels: 3C0-907-801-53.lbl
Control Module Part Number: 3C0 907 801 B    HW: 3C0 907 801 B
  Component and/or Version: EPB  VC8HC001   013 0001
           Software Coding: 0000011
            Work Shop Code: WSC 00028 028 00001
                      VCID: 214DE1B78159
1 Fault Found:

02433 - Supply Voltage for Right Parking Brake Motor (V283) 
            012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit - MIL ON
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 11101100
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 7
                    Reset counter: 82
                    Mileage: 149520 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 09:12:49

             Freeze Frame:
                    Voltage: 12.63 V
                    Count: 87

**martin1810** · 20-12-2011,11:25 PM

Unbolt the stuck motor. Use torx bit to wind back caliper one turn. Refit motor. Repeat for other wheel if necessary. That will free the wheels.

**spako** · 21-12-2011,10:19 AM

Thank's a lot.

I've just digested the EPB section of your web site and I think I'm ready to take the wheel off.

**spako** · 21-12-2011,12:22 PM

And done.

The right wheel is now unblocked, EPB on the left one seems to be working OK but for the time being I think I won't use EPB at all.

Do you think I should unplug the wire from the faulty motor or is it best to leave it connected?

**martin1810** · 21-12-2011,08:56 PM

If you are not going to use it, you can leave it connected. If you want to try using just the other side epb, disconnect it. With luck you will have a one epb car. Trouble is it may constantly beep on the dash because of the error. Your choice.

**spako** · 26-01-2012,09:24 PM

I decided to leave it connected until I find a replacement motor but now I'm having problems with the intermittent beeping sound whilst driving.
Initially I managed to turn it off somehow but few days ago I forgot about the EPB problem and pressed the button by mistake (yes I know it was lame ;-).
Now the beeping sound is on and don't know how to get rid of it.

Is there any way of disabling EPB completely via VAG-COM or at least stopping that annoying beeping sound.

BTW, do you know a good place where I can source a second hand brake motor from?

**gireada2005** · 27-01-2012,07:06 PM

Ebay ,try passat breaking and phone different numbers,the cost vary but they usually sell the complete calliper around 100 quid.If you only need the motor maybe it's worth to check a new one how much is.