How to manually release electronic parking brakes (2012 Tiguan)
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Hello.
I have 1 question about brake pads.
I changed rear brake pads but constantly have annoying sound( like metal to metal but rumbling ).
Mechanical guy sey this is normal because its pads is new.
I dont believe so much but i must to ask you ,it's normal or not( sound from brakes pads)!?.
Thanks
Yeah, for the first few days I'd say its pretty normal to have some sound, It should go away over time. If it seems like its making more noise than you think it should, try having your rotors resurfaced.
One little note for next time: the pads have to slide in and out (braking and releasing brake power). It's best to put just a *touch* of anti-seize grease on the interface between the caliper holder and the pad, where the pad's guides extrude on either side, to guide the pad at the right place. Not too much, you don't want it to smudge the pad or the disk.
Also, a manual tool for actuating the mechanical side of the electro-mechanical brake (clockwise) instead of a power tool. You both risk hurting yourself (yep yep yep) and doing damage to the small gear in which you put your TORX 40 bit to turn... A ratchet or T-40 screwdriver and manully turn... It 's a lot of turns, but not worth the risk of damage to speed things up with a power tool.
this is one of the rare videos where everything was said briefly and to the point. Thank you buddy!!
Wanted to come here to say, was going brakes on my 2023 Taos today and you saved me 70 dollars on the epb scanner. The fact I can remove the back off the caliper and retract it manually is amazing :) thank you so much!
Just did this on my 2017 Tiguan. Worked like a charm! I had OBDEleven specifically for this... and of course got an error message when trying to retract the electronic parking brake the "correct way". Thanks for the backup plan 🙂
You have just genuinely saved my bacon bro
This video saved my pockets months ago came back for a refresher thank you
Waow. Short, presis and just the right info, no jibb jabb. Thank you for this short and great info vid
No need to remove the motor. Remove the connector and apply slight pressure with a clamp. Then attached a 9v battery to the motor with clip leads. If the motor runs then strains, reverse the clip leads. As the motor runs tighten the clamp slowly to retract the piston. When the motor stops, you're done. Just did mine and it's a piece of cake. After pads are replaced, with the engine off, pump pedal slowly and in a few strokes it will be firm. No need to bleed as the fluid circuit was not opened. Cycle the P brake a few times and you're done.
I hadn't even thought of that...Genius. That would have saved my knuckles haha. Thank you for your comment!
Is this same procedure for 2012 Audi Q5? Ty
i use 12V
This worked brilliantly whilst doing my discs and pads on my 2015 tiguan today. Thanks for the informative video 😊
Just used it on audi q3 2020. You are my lifesaver.
I love you with all my heart!!!! Lol If it wasn't for this video I don't know what I would have done. I had everything torn apart and was stuck cause I couldn't compress the piston! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this and make this video!!!
You Sir are a life saver, had my car all jacked up new pads in and couldn’t work out why the piston wouldn’t just push back like the fronts. Did a bit of Googling then went out and bought a caliper wind back tool which still didn’t work after a lot of messing around (the circle plate didn’t fit my vehicle) and found several videos on YT talking about using software to retract the piston but eventually found your video. Thanks to you the car is now back on its wheels and usable again
Love the video.
Absolutely hate electronic park brake.
I have an OBD scanner that’ll do this, but your method is actually faster.
Appreciate it.
Wish I would’ve seen this earlier today. Would’ve helped eliminate a world of frustration.
Yeah, the driver's side was super difficult, I wasnt about to struggle through the passenger side too lol. But now we know!
Really good video helped me a lot. Just one thing to note before doing this job you should buy the small T30 screws and replace them as mine where really rusty and hard to take off
Great Vid!! A 2 hour job for free 99, gotta love "do it yourself" mechanic's!! Much appreciated 👌🏽
Glad I found your video, got a brake job to do tomorrow. Thanks
In Mercedes 2015 CLA250, you can go to instrument cluster and scroll down to PADS REPLACEMENT and press OK. The caliper piston will be retracted by the motor.
Thats incredibly helpful!
This was a way better solution then connecting a 12 V source.
Haha, That would most definitely be a bit easier!
Great tip! With no computer this tip works and saved me!
One little note for next time: the pads have to slide in and out (braking and releasing brake power).
It's best to put just a touch of anti-seize grease on the interface between the caliper holder and the pad, where the pad's guides extrude on either side, to guide the pad at the right place.
Not too much, you don't want it to smudge the pad or the disk.
Also, a manual tool for actuating the mechanical side of the electro-mechanical brake (clockwise) instead of a power tool.
You both risk hurting yourself (yep yep yep) and doing damage to the small gear in which you put your TORX 40 bit to turn...
A ratchet or T-40 screwdriver and manually turn... It 's a lot of turns, but not worth the risk of damage to speed things up with a power tool.
All very good information. Thanks for sharing!
You save my day. Works like a charm on tIguan 2013... thank you.
You're very welcome =) Happy to help
Best one I’ve watched
Thank you =)
Brilliant job. I was swearing a lot, then saw this. Saved the day. Cheers matey 👍
Haha, happy to help. Swearing helps too =P
Best video I’ve seen so far! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!
+1
very nice video. Saved me a lot of time. no need to get an ODB II to rewind the e brake.
L O L I was just showing my son that you’re not doing it right unless you are bleeding. Hahaha great video thanks!
After doing this would you pump the peddle a few times then apply the handbrake switch on and off a few
Times to calibrate it ?
Thank you for the video bro. Same setup as my 13 optima. Doing the rear pads today. Really appreciate it
Glad I could help!
Honestly THANK YOU for this video. Holy crap a life safer
We used this method on my neighbors Audi. Thanks for the video. appreciated.
I was searching type of this vedio it's so helpfull for me..
Just amazing 👏. After going through your video i have replace my car seat alhambra 2013 rear brake pad. Thanks..
Mate the quicker way around that was to start the engine realise the parking break then push back in life Is a little easier than taking all that apart and causing more work for your self
There’s an easier and safer way to release the parking brake. Just disconnect the electrical connection, take a 9 or 12 volt small battery with two cables and connect them to the receiver pins on the parking brake module. This way you avoud any potential damage by removing the module from the caliper. You can reverse the polarity if the piston starts to come out.
Yeah, a lot of people have commented that. I haven’t done it myself but it sounds much easier haha
Thanks wery wery much. I will try on my Passat b7 2011
I find this way easier. You’re literally removing two bolts and rotating a screw mechanism that drives the piston. It’s more simple than finding a 12V battery and wiring it up. If you got far enough to remove the caliper you probably have the tools to manually release the piston.
I will try on my 2019 Jetta?
@@Kai...999a small 9volt battery also works. And 2 wires obv.
Good video mate, smashed it!
Thanks for sharing this. I will definitely try this and update you on the results. Shalom.
Absolutley BRILLIANT....Not sure how you managed to come across this idea but it worked a Treat. GREAT Job.
Cheers.
ps.... I didnt even smash my knuckles!!!! :-)
You Made Look So Easy ...Perfecto .....
Eso es lo que yo dejé
Nice tricks, thanks for sharing.
big up from France
Thank You! 👍
Un video excelent,nu este usor de realizat,uneori trebuie si tester,dar cine este meserias ,meserias ramăne🙋👍👍
Saved me hours of frustration 🙃 thanks
Brilliant information, I will use this on my tiguan. Cheers
you can put a 12 volt loader on both connectors and turn it back
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You have saved me with this video! I was getting so frustrated!
I was too! Such an annoying feature to have to work around. I'm happy that this helped you =)
Apply 12vdc in the reverse polarity to the parking brake motor. This is how I do it on my 2008 Audi S5.
If I had to do this job again, I would definitely do it this way haha.
Great information a great help, thanks for taking the time and effort to put this out, thanks again for sharing.
You're Welcome =)
First off, a great bodge!! Just do be careful as the OBD also recalibrates how tight the motor goes when handbrake is applied so using this method, there is a small chance of cracking your rotor. Cool hack though
Wow, I've never heard of that happening! That would be awful lol. Thanks for letting everyone know =)
Thank You Thank You. All great suggestions .I 'm going to try it.
Thanks man , that’s a life saver .
Happy to help!
great job! best way to do it to assure it's done right!
Thank you =)
great video didnt start off looking to adjust a electronic hand brake it just came up but great video anyway
Haha, Thank you =)
Nice vídeo, i think the eletrónic brake is look a like as the Renault, i have a Megane Mk3 and have tried to replace the rear pads but i can't do it because the eletronic breake System. Bro u save my day. Watch out you knuckles 😂
Glad we were able to help!
thanks, lovely vid!
Man this video saved me
Awesome my friend! Virtual beers to you for saving me huge amounts of grief and time. Thanks so much. Cheers, Dave
Glad I could help! Cheers
@@X5Overland Spoke too soon! Dash says parking brake owners manual and can't start car. Light on parking brake is flashing. Hmmm
Oh no! Thats not great news. Hmm. Can you pull the ebrake? Does anything happen?
@@X5Overland I think the battery went low. Left the ignition on. I'm charging the battery and hoping that was the issue. 80% sure that's what it is
Yup, that was it . All good now! Thanks a gain
thank you very much made it so easy god bless you!
Nice video. Thanks for the help.
Great video!! You are a star! 🍻
Exellent job sir😊😊
Thank you so much for your video 😉😉😉
Thanks a lof!! That's a very good and helpful film
You're welcome!
Exactly what i needed . Big Thanks
Happy to help!
Good job you've done, and sorry for your hand.....
Excellent very clear video,thank you.
Life saver thanks for the video
VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL VEDIO AND PERSON
Thank you for your kind words!
You are a god send! Thank you so much!
You are very welcome!
I have a 2019 Terrain with the same tear brake setup. I was able to push the caliper back some now it's just spinning and I hear whining and it won't go back any further. I'm going to try this out. I'll let you know if it works! Hope so, tired of dealing with this already. Should've been done! Lol....
Sometimes technology sucks lol. I hope you can figure it out!
@@X5Overland man thank you! The passenger side caliper is the one I had the issue with. I did exactly what you did! It work fine! On the driver's side I used the 3 pin head tool and it went all the way back so I didn't have to use the technique a second time. Thanks again and now my wife can find me something else to do! Lol....
you can’t just push a piston in if it has the handbrake on it as well You have to screw it in. some vehicles have a left hand thread
You cant push it when you have a regular hand brake. On this car there is a electric hand brake that has another sistem amd when the brake is retracted you can just push the piston.
Why can't you just put the vehicle in neutral with key in run? Haven't tried this yet myself to test the theory but makes sense to me and would save a whole lotta extra disassembly and reassembly.
Sounds like it might work but I haven’t tried that.
Simple yet elegant 😌
Exactly =) Thank you
You are Ace! Thank you a lot
Same goes for the Tiguan 2014 1.4 tsi? Cool vid by the way..
Thanks, this really helped
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Take a 9v battery and some wire and it will also work if u press on Connector
There is much easyes way which I use just unplug power supply and conect the socket with a 12 volt power from other battery or battery charger ETC. Piston on caliper goes back and forward when you change + or - polarity.
Thank you so much. I was about ready to start hitting my car with a hammer it was frustrating me so much
That is a good work. I like it.
Thanks!
Sometimes you get parking break error doing like this. In order to prevent that to happen keep the parking break mechanism off till you install the caliper screw that piston in till it touches the pad and install back the electronic parking break. That has a sensor inside that detects the position of the piston. If you have different positions of the piston left and right is gonna throw you an error. After you install everything engage the e-break and release to calibrate and you are all set.
Good luck!
Thanks to talk about that. Unfortunately I have the error light and I cannot get ride of it. Any suggestions please?
Do you mean, install caliper again with pads, then press brake pedal to take up the gap between piston and pad as if it was a normal front set, then reinstall the EPB motor?
I know this video is a saver but will the piston not retract if you just switch the vehicle on and release the brake electronically? Or does it not retract enough.
I've also found that instead of a c-clamp , a wood clamp is less harsh on parts. Great video though.
My car is a Renault Scenic. Has an electronic parking brake. I accidentally flattened the battery, and hand brake jammed on ( think a safety feature).. My grandson an apprentice mechanic, used a scanner , but could not release the handbrake. It gave a message " right rear brake fault". We think the cylinder has jammed that one on. Going to get the car moved to his garage, tomorrow,.Thanks for the video, most informative.
Good advice. Would this procedure be the same on a 2013 Passat Alltrack? It all looks similar. Thanks.
Good video but my favourite bit was the guest appearance by the dog
Thank you so much for the information
Thx Man ! you saved my life ! :-) it worked perfectly.... (on an Audi A4 B8 - 2014)👍
Happy it helped! I sold that Tiguan real quick haha.
Does this exactly process work for the 2014?
My exact same thoughts bro did you end up doing it ? I have the same year model. We tried to do it an couldn’t with a caliber tool twisting it but I’ll let you know by Sunday afternoon if it works broo
Do you need to wind back the piston or just compress with a c clamp? I’m trying to understand why sometimes people wind it back but sometimes c clamp works
hi nick from x5overland]
Thanks so much for this!
You're so welcome!
Thanks for the video. I did this but I have a problem , I saw that you removed the motor housing pretty easy, just pulled on it, I had to pry it open, was pretty hard to take off, the bolts also, there was a lot of white dust coming off. Did all things good but now I can't reassembly it, that o-ring is a pain in the ass, the housing doesn't get past it and I also see that the o-ring is pretty loose.. tried lubing everything up with silicone grease but nothing. Any suggestions?
Nice vidéo t u and Sorry y ou got hurt but y ou know is part of thé show
Gotta love these weekend mechanics 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
=)
Do you believe it will work with a mitsubishi eclipse cross??? I has pretty same type of electronic brake module as in your video 🙏?
Nice work..
did you release electronic parking brakes on all wheels or only on the brakes on one, I'm a beginner with volkswagen Passat b5.5 1.8 t petrol, I can do what you did and you release the electronic parking brake
The E Parking brake motor is similar to a door window motor, give power and ground to the proper pins on the electrical connector, and the motor will spin in one direction, reverse the wires and the motor will spin in the opposite direction. I would have hot wired the motor and not removed all those items. Thank you for showing this style of repair but WHY was it stuck in the first place?
Haha, that makes so much sense! Now I feel silly. Bah, at least it worked lol
Do you tighten the bolt on both sides?