Gotta say man, I looked all over the web for a decent work around for that EPB VagCom issue and found this to be the best so far. I can’t thank you enough for making this detailed video easy to follow and available. You saved me so much time, money, and hassle. I just subscribed and look forward to finding some other videos on your channel like this :)
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply.. makes my efforts making the videos worthwhile. Viewers like you are the reason I make them.. to help others finding informative cost effective solutions. Cheers.
@z1bryan10 ай бұрын
thanks for this, Ive done this kind of job a handful of times on cars no newer than 2006 hahah, but your work around for the electric parking brake really increased my confidence to do it myself!
@X055_s54 ай бұрын
Thanks for this information, gonna have to tackle this job as it seems a better alternative than using the scan tool as the garage i took it to said theyre having trouble winding the piston back with scanning and not getting enough clearance for the new pads...so gives me the opportunity to see what's actually going on!
@ratspam7655 Жыл бұрын
1:17 Just apply +12V and GND to the leads in the connector and the e-brake will retract. When you re-mount the caliper, reverse the polarity to apply the parking brake. Be carefully not to short the wires.
@dieseldanmac Жыл бұрын
Power Probe would be perfect for this
@precisionbay6899 Жыл бұрын
@dieseldanmac works yes, but it can screw it up as well.
@ScienceBitch123 Жыл бұрын
Word to the wise, be very careful to line up the motor gear and make sure it's seated into the o-ring by hand before trying to tighten or you'll snap the housing. Ask how i know...
@jassingh70866 ай бұрын
How do you know
@fitzhitz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! First time changing the rotors and brakes on my car. Now I'm ready to tackle the job this weekend.
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. Others have commented and said you can put 12v to the connection and it'll work. I recently tried it with another vehicle and it worked.. I'll try to make another video for that.
@jefflatham32475 ай бұрын
GOOD advice, GOOD attitude , Thank YOU.
@mattevans66526 ай бұрын
You just saved me a ton of aggravation, great video thanks man.
@ricardoflores1630Ай бұрын
Awesone video you just saved me $300
@panamante Жыл бұрын
Perfect! I was able to use this to change a C6 rear brake set. Thank you!
@ifondleddeath Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! thank you for the video.
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Others have suggested using a battery to retract the motor. I've tried and it works.
@883dcp3 жыл бұрын
Very detailed instructions. Thanks for sharing...
@UncleTinman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply. I'm glad it helped.
@moreoflife1112 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the valuable content, you helped me tremendously!
@sillarsshenanigans Жыл бұрын
Does the parking brake automatically set itself when reconnected
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question. Yes. It does reset.
@melesioii42607 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video God Bless bro
@romans78422 жыл бұрын
Very good video and really appreciate talking about bypassing the emergency break system. Going to change all 4 breaks on my A5 Cabrio. Curious - do you have a break sensor cable hooked to your pads? And if so, did you reuse the cable or did you change it out?
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. The sensor can sometimes be reused if you can pull it out, but do get brittle from the heat. I find they're not too expensive to replace either.
@romans78422 жыл бұрын
@@UncleTinman thanks for the reply. I look forward on embarking on this break replacement and using your video as a step by step guide.
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
@@romans7842 Much appreciated on your reply... Good luck.
@seat7863 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thanks for sharing!
@dylancruz17802 жыл бұрын
I believe the 12 point tool you use is not an 8 I tried using one on mine today and it was to big I think it’s a 7. I bought a 12 point set with a 6, 8, 10 and 12 and couldn’t really fit the 8 in but still managed to grip it enough at a angle to turn it.
@liamosbun1411 Жыл бұрын
I was able to just use a t30 or t40 bit because I didn’t have twelve point bits and it worked perfectly
@huricanemk Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! But-I cannot find the 3 pin piston adapter as you show in your video. I have a similar disc brake caliper compression set but cannot locate the Audi/VW 3 pin adapter. I see adapters to use with 3/8 wrench but nothing like what you have in any stores or kits. Do you have a source or part number to share?
@husseyfernando606511 ай бұрын
Just google it vagcom vw Audi piston rewind socket
@user-bb2qk4wh4g2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@13mowe Жыл бұрын
Connect +- to 12 v battery . And it will unwind .
@nesparas11769 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@joeysmith50748 ай бұрын
Just wondering, how many ebrake motors are there to be reset.? One on each side or just one (right/left).?
@UncleTinman8 ай бұрын
It's one on each side
@joeysmith50748 ай бұрын
@@UncleTinman thank you
@angelruizvillot26652 ай бұрын
i have to say you save me $638. thank you
@UncleTinman2 ай бұрын
Love it. Have a great weekend.
@dylancruz17802 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid and nice ek I have a eg
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I have an EG race car as well.
@kevinyan51833 жыл бұрын
Hello , I would like to ask you a little service, before opening the caliper the handbrake button must be activated or deactivated . Thank you
@UncleTinman3 жыл бұрын
Any rear brake work would always be deactivated... cause if its activated it would be locked and you wouldn't be able to access or remove the calipers.
@kevinyan51833 жыл бұрын
@@UncleTinman Hello once again I am asking you my question because I misunderstood since I am talking about the parking button which bears the letter (P) which is right next to the driver's seat inside the car, this button must it be activated or deactivated before dismantling the caliper. thank you
@tubbycustard88663 жыл бұрын
@@kevinyan5183 he answered your question... it must be DEACTIVATED
@pcgrey692 жыл бұрын
Thanks that's awesome
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment...glad you enjoyed it
@allahjoseph2 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@leo17686812 жыл бұрын
Nice work thanks for the video. Question will this work on a 2010 audi A4 B8?
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure whether it would work, but generally they're built similar, so it should work.
@leo17686812 жыл бұрын
Thanks again.
@music-cafe-4-you3 жыл бұрын
Great thanks 👍
@UncleTinman3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@brandongrier2822 Жыл бұрын
Will this technique work for a 2014 a7?
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Not 100% sure, but most likely
@kyriacosdavis77813 жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 Audi A5. Will this work with my rear brakes?
@UncleTinman3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's the same procedure.
@kyriacosdavis77813 жыл бұрын
So when you turn the car on, the rear actuator will adjust its self into the correct position?
@UncleTinman3 жыл бұрын
@@kyriacosdavis7781 Yes.. that's what it did for this vehicle.
@javiersaucedo74714 жыл бұрын
Hello friend. Can you send me a list of the exact tools needed. Thanks and take care.
@UncleTinman4 жыл бұрын
Sorry. Its been awhile since i last worked on this vehicle. I'm not sure of the tools needed.. if you watch the video I most likely named the tools and sized needed. I'll try to include a list next time.
@TheBrianFlanagan3 жыл бұрын
I typed out everything I needed just case anyone else needs an exact list: Tools Needed for Rear Brake Rotor/Pad change on 2009 Audi A4 Prestige 3.2L V6 Low profile floor jack (or use a lift if you have access to one) 2x jack stands (the safest method is to use a pinch weld jack stand adapter to ensure proper fitment/ I use this one from Amazon called “Dutison Jack Pad Adapter for Jack Stand Universal Rubber Slotted Frame Rail Pinch welds protector”) 2x wheel chocks (be sure to set these BEFORE you lift the vehicle) 18mm tire iron/air wrench/impact gun (or a deep well socket for lug nuts *11/16” SAE works as well*) Magnetic LED lamp (mount in suspension to illuminate the wheel well) Small flathead screwdriver (to unclip parking brake connector plug) WD-40 or Blaster PB Spray Penetrating Catalyst (to loosen everything up and begin the soaking of the rotor) Bungee cord or tie-down (to hang the caliper/parking brake motor from the suspension) Breaker bar (bolts may be excessively rusty) Torque wrench (with a 25lb-200lb range to ensure everything is torqued to factory spec) 13mm crescent wrench (to remove the caliper slide bolts) 15mm crescent wrench (to hold the slide bolts for removal) Large flathead screwdriver (to remove the worn brake pads) 18mm crescent wrench (to remove caliper mounting bracket) Torx T-30 socket (to remove the brake rotor bolt/ and parking brake motor bolts) 3/8” ratchet (for the Torx socket) Rubber mallet (to remove the worn brake rotor) Sand paper/sanding block/file (to remove surface rust on the wheel hub and the calipers) Permatex Copper Brake Lube (to stop seizing) Brake cleaner spray (I prefer CRC Brākleen® to remove the anti-rust oil on the new rotors AA Part # 05089) New brake rotor (AA Part # YH235579P) Torx T-40 socket (to rotate the internal mechanism in the parking brake motor) Carriage clamp (to retract the caliper piston) 2x road noise reduction clips (these should be included into he brake pads box) 2x new brake pads (AA Part # GNAD1386)
@user-ok9ns3co4r9 ай бұрын
What would happen if I just changed the breaks with the parking break disengaged?
@UncleTinman9 ай бұрын
You won't be able to work on the brakes is the parking brake is engaged. It'll be locked up. Secondly. You'll need to retract the piston as the new pads would be too thick compared to the old ones. So you wouldn't be able to slide the caliper back into position. Hope this helps
@user-ok9ns3co4r9 ай бұрын
@@UncleTinmanIt has left my confused as to if it required to use the method shown above or a scan tool, thank you for replying!
@UncleTinman9 ай бұрын
@@user-ok9ns3co4r must use the method above or scan tool.
@kevinwonsetler3777 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to recalibrate the parking brake?
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
No calibrating needed.. it self adjusts
@henrimoser73284 жыл бұрын
Should ebrake be engaged or not?
@UncleTinman4 жыл бұрын
No. It needs to be disengaged
@XL-Rider12 жыл бұрын
12v battery...that's all you need
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
Yea. I guess that should work. I've never tried that method. Thanks for sharing.
@XL-Rider12 жыл бұрын
@@UncleTinman yh iv got an Audi A4 2009 b8. And I just use a 12v battery to pull back the piston.
@UncleTinman2 жыл бұрын
@@XL-Rider1 awesome. Thanks for sharing... hopefully this will help others.
@bswayde Жыл бұрын
care to explain how you did it, im new to card and have a b8 too but don’t want to use vag com
@gabrielgarcia-perez61719 ай бұрын
💯
@jcc82963 ай бұрын
You disconecting the batteri
@UncleTinman3 ай бұрын
I didnt have to disconnect the battery
@jewguy2002 Жыл бұрын
I did this step by step, now my parking brake doesn’t work
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Check to make sure you plugged your connector back in securely.
@HeadsUP253 Жыл бұрын
Removing the electric parking brake motor wont throw off any codes? I usually just unplug the electric parking brake harness tab use 9v battery 🔋 with negative positive wire to retract the piston without removing the motor with other process in this video try my method saves little more time and less hassle
@jefferybennett2486 Жыл бұрын
Or just buy a Obd 11 from ecs tuning
@UncleTinman Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. Most people may not work on their car often so may not want to spend the extra money for a scanner. Cheers.
@Bob-nf4ti2 ай бұрын
are you able to take the rotor off without removing the bracket, the bolts holding the bracket on mine are stuck stuck can’t get them off for the life of me
@UncleTinman2 ай бұрын
No. It's not possible. Try using a torch to heat up the bolts. That always works. Cheers