I just did the rear pads/rotors on a 2008 A6. You DO NOT need the VAG-COM to change the rear pads/rotors. Here's what you do, let's begin shall we... * make sure your EPB is not engaged * raise and secure vehicle on jack stands * remove wheel * disconnect the plug to the servo motor * remove servo motor from the caliper assembly, set it aside * on the back of the brake piston, use a T40 torx bit, turning CLOCKWISE. I turned mine 3-5 full rotations, then used a piston tool to push in the piston until it stopped. This was enough to make space to install the new pads. * install new pads and/or rotors * reassemble * once reassembled, pump brakes, turn car on and engage and disengage the EPB a few times. I heard it cycle the first time as it was seating itself. DONE!
+csideblue1 You need some electronic device to push the brake pistons in, otherwise, the epb won't allow you to. Trust me. You cannot just push them all the way in as you are used to do with normal mechanic parking brake
In the 'expert' video, the pistons are calibrated with the motor and cannot automatically detect new brake pads when they are installed but if that's so, then how to they adjust to wear ?
On top of this you should post a video video showing what to do if the Pistons get pushed in and won’t retract you have to remove the electronic device from the caliber to retract it manually if electronically it gets stuck very easy to do as long as you have two retainer screws holding the electronic device on remove them and turn counterclockwise when finish put back on add your breaks and you’re gone
Those retaining clips should have come with the pads! This procedure was far easier than my Jetta, this was similar to the front but the back one's were a pain in the arse. Why did you need the vcds tool to change the pads though? Good work as usual!
did you ever post the link how to use the software for the audi i am having a hard time with my rear breaks i ordered it already just need video how to use the software to release the break for the piston
BMAC VAGS love your answer bro. I have the same car 06 i need to do front brakes. Is this vad comm thing you speak of the "special tool" the autozone/mechanic that owns 3 supercharged audis is talking about? Can you buy it? He said i could rent it and is charging me 200 for labor because of this epb. Is it possible independent shops dont know about this and your brakes could seize up afterward? Thanks, cheers
methafuture 7 months later, I'm sure you eventually got assisted by now but anyway you can buy the tool from eBay. I have the same car and I use an Autel VAG diagnostic unit that I bought on eBay. It is such a big saving to do these task for yourself
@@nazikalala Hey thanks so much for your reply! I just did the rear brakes today and the EPB light is on the dash and e brake lights are flashing. also there is a long non stop beep/alert when i accelerate but when at a stop it goes away. Could this be happening because my mechanic didnt use the vag comm? He said the left rear caliper is not closing could this be the electronic caliper harness? he had an EPB plugged but i looked up the brand its like 25 bucks. he said hes able to open the caliper but not close it. so maybe a shortage. thats when i started researching about the elec. caliper harness. I hope that its just he didnt use the VAG COMM tool when he did the rears. any insight would be awesome thanks!
@@laurarooks5680 hi there, I fear he might have messed some things there. The warning tone and lights are telling you the brakes are on retracted position so the car should not be operated until reset is completed. There is no way to bypass that mechanism without the right tool or electrical knowledge. I've seen someone using battery and wires to manipulate the unit on a Passat but he clearly is electrically clued up. I would suggest that you find someone who has the unit to reset your caliper pistons, even if for a small fee. You'll find out then if your mechanic damaged anything. Having worked on this, I seriously cannot understand how could he have worked on this system without the proper tool. It's actually scary that he has released the car in that condition as well. I'd imagine it is either not safe or busy damaging the whole mechanism as you keep driving. Hope you get assisted, good luck and please let me know
samverve no he didn't, there is no way you'll push that piston back like that. You need the VAG unit to retract it via OBD2 port first before prying it with the screwdriver
When you change the brake pads like the video, is your caliper and the EPB death! And your brake disc on the right side it's completly ruined with the screwdriver and from the old pads! Look on the middle from your disc and you see, what i mean! Thanks for reading my comment . . .
That was terrible I can't believe you reused those rotors they were so pitted and grooved those pads will be toast in no time and you might want to mention that if you get any grease on those rotors to spray them with brake cleaner unless you don't want to stop
Good Job as always BMAC - Can't say the same for the idiot that owns that Audi though!! Those discs are f**ked! How can someone let their brakes get this bad on are car like that!!!???
I just did the rear pads/rotors on a 2008 A6. You DO NOT need the VAG-COM to change the rear pads/rotors.
Here's what you do, let's begin shall we...
* make sure your EPB is not engaged
* raise and secure vehicle on jack stands
* remove wheel
* disconnect the plug to the servo motor
* remove servo motor from the caliper assembly, set it aside
* on the back of the brake piston, use a T40 torx bit, turning CLOCKWISE. I turned mine 3-5 full rotations, then used a piston tool to push in the piston until it stopped. This was enough to make space to install the new pads.
* install new pads and/or rotors
* reassemble
* once reassembled, pump brakes, turn car on and engage and disengage the EPB a few times. I heard it cycle the first time as it was seating itself.
DONE!
Excellent, well there is another way to do it as well.
Thank you for sharing
+csideblue1 You need some electronic device to push the brake pistons in, otherwise, the epb won't allow you to. Trust me. You cannot just push them all the way in as you are used to do with normal mechanic parking brake
Ok, whatever you say but I did it without an electronic device and the brakes are fine. Try it before you comment. smh...
In the 'expert' video, the pistons are calibrated with the motor and cannot automatically detect new brake pads when they are installed but if that's so, then how to they adjust to wear ?
@@gianluciano I do the same as BMAC VAGS all the time u don’t need the computer
what about the electrical part of this job? you said at the beginning, you were going to show that. Where do I find it?
You missed one of the most important steps. Completely slipped over compressing the calipers to allow fitment back on the car.
Fantastic video, right amount of detail and clear view. Also mentioned the size of tools needed. I hope it goes this well for me!
On top of this you should post a video video showing what to do if the Pistons get pushed in and won’t retract you have to remove the electronic device from the caliber to retract it manually if electronically it gets stuck very easy to do as long as you have two retainer screws holding the electronic device on remove them and turn counterclockwise when finish put back on add your breaks and you’re gone
no links for anything. u said there are gonna links for EPB release video and that cable. none found
Those retaining clips should have come with the pads! This procedure was far easier than my Jetta, this was similar to the front but the back one's were a pain in the arse. Why did you need the vcds tool to change the pads though? Good work as usual!
You need the VCDS to release the EPB (Electric Parking Brake). It can't be done properly without it.
Didn't show caliber retraction...
Good job 😀
Excellent work!
Thank You
Love the vids. keep up the work :D
Thank you
Just bought brembo pads for the rear. £27 new shims and new bolts included
did you ever post the link how to use the software for the audi i am having a hard time with my rear breaks i ordered it already just need video how to use the software to release the break for the piston
Your Procedure was top notch, but why weren't these Rotors replaced. Gawd, there terrible!
They should have been changed but there was no budget for that.
BMAC VAGS love your answer bro. I have the same car 06 i need to do front brakes. Is this vad comm thing you speak of the "special tool" the autozone/mechanic that owns 3 supercharged audis is talking about? Can you buy it? He said i could rent it and is charging me 200 for labor because of this epb. Is it possible independent shops dont know about this and your brakes could seize up afterward? Thanks, cheers
methafuture 7 months later, I'm sure you eventually got assisted by now but anyway you can buy the tool from eBay. I have the same car and I use an Autel VAG diagnostic unit that I bought on eBay. It is such a big saving to do these task for yourself
@@nazikalala Hey thanks so much for your reply! I just did the rear brakes today and the EPB light is on the dash and e brake lights are flashing. also there is a long non stop beep/alert when i accelerate but when at a stop it goes away. Could this be happening because my mechanic didnt use the vag comm? He said the left rear caliper is not closing could this be the electronic caliper harness? he had an EPB plugged but i looked up the brand its like 25 bucks. he said hes able to open the caliper but not close it. so maybe a shortage. thats when i started researching about the elec. caliper harness. I hope that its just he didnt use the VAG COMM tool when he did the rears. any insight would be awesome thanks!
@@laurarooks5680 hi there, I fear he might have messed some things there. The warning tone and lights are telling you the brakes are on retracted position so the car should not be operated until reset is completed. There is no way to bypass that mechanism without the right tool or electrical knowledge. I've seen someone using battery and wires to manipulate the unit on a Passat but he clearly is electrically clued up.
I would suggest that you find someone who has the unit to reset your caliper pistons, even if for a small fee. You'll find out then if your mechanic damaged anything. Having worked on this, I seriously cannot understand how could he have worked on this system without the proper tool. It's actually scary that he has released the car in that condition as well. I'd imagine it is either not safe or busy damaging the whole mechanism as you keep driving. Hope you get assisted, good luck and please let me know
Hi der good video just a question do you need to bleed any of the break pads on Audi a6 c6
front or rear breaks ?
good video but where are the links?
Thanks alot ,very well explained :) Thumbs Up !
was this a A6 estate diesel 2.7L tdi 2007?
hi do you need a use battery charger for replacing the (ebp) brake pads or don't need it ?
Excellent video, thnx :-)
How do you change or get into rear lights on the 2006 audi 6A
how do you reset via the EPB?
So, the piston magically retracted into the caliper? That is a major step to omit.
he did show how to do that - 2:15
samverve no he didn't, there is no way you'll push that piston back like that. You need the VAG unit to retract it via OBD2 port first before prying it with the screwdriver
Why is there No video on the quattro wersion, man i need some tips bc the lover braket bolt is under the drive shaft and i cant get the ting of
I'm looking for a video for the quattro, too. Have you found one, yet?
Can you tell me where I can find the links for the VAG Com stuff. I presume it's the same system for a B6 VW Passat? Cheers fella.
yes go you bmacvags.com and ask your question in the wanted section.
BMAC VAGS
No joy :-( Do you know if there is anywhere else I can try? Thanks
where are you from, I might be able to help you with that
Hey man what cordless impact is that,would you recommend?
WD40 on the brake discs omg
I did not notice that. Well. That's quite "bad practise"
Piotr Radek
It'll soon burn off mate!
Paul Warry yeap. And it is destroind ruber seals
Svetoslav Todorov I was looking comments only for see if ONE peolple see that like me !!
LoL
yup, new pads and new ROTORS!, that thing is trashed mate.
First time I've seen pads stuck like that on the rotor. I could swear it was a car that had been parked for an extended period of time
Nice one
When you change the brake pads like the video, is your caliper and the EPB death!
And your brake disc on the right side it's completly ruined with the screwdriver and from the old pads! Look on the middle from your disc and you see, what i mean!
Thanks for reading my comment . . .
ITS JUST GOOD PRACTICE LOL
Is epb only on the rear breaks? or is it on the front as well?
EPB = electronic parking brake. They are on the rears only.
Paul Warry electro-mechanic parking brake
You know you should have swapped out those rotors yo!!!!!
That was terrible I can't believe you reused those rotors they were so pitted and grooved those pads will be toast in no time and you might want to mention that if you get any grease on those rotors to spray them with brake cleaner unless you don't want to stop
You need a disc ..brakes
LMAO a donkey kick
You REALY should not be putting new pads on to disks in this condition. Its a DANGER
Alan Reynard 2007 Audi power steering bleeding 2007 Audi power steering bleeding
2007 Independence cleaning a 2007 Audi power steering
Good Job as always BMAC - Can't say the same for the idiot that owns that Audi though!! Those discs are f**ked! How can someone let their brakes get this bad on are car like that!!!???
Absolutely sucks
any cleaner is a cleaner lmfao realy y not use cif