Audi A4 Electronic Handbrake service?

[Pauls898]

Hi I want to do a service on my Audi brakes my A4 has an electronic handbrake? I have an Ancel FX4000 device I just wondered what's the procedure to unlock the electronic handbrake so I can dismantle and remove and clean / replace the brake pads? I read somewhere that you have to "Wind Back the calipers?" so new pads can be fitted? Can someone lead me to an instructional video or whatever so I can follow along? I assume the front one are treated just as standard brakes? or do those need some electronic foolery to do those? Thanks

[Scott K]

Front brakes are no different. The electronic brakes need to be released and then reset for the rears. Can't help you with the procedure as I use VCDS and it has a specific procedure and I don't know if it works with other tools. You can find the VCDS procedure on the ross tech website.

[Jasonj1965]

As stated front brakes need no electronic programming
When doing the rear you must hook up a battery charger to your battery terminals to keep current up
A Vcds will tell you the correct procedure to follow to disengage brake and open up caliber


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