VW Passat (3C) Parking Brake

Coding

Note: When replacing the Parking Brake Control Module it is necessary to save a complete Auto-Scan before performing repairs. The ABS Module coding will be lost when the Parking Brake Module is replaced. You MUST have a record of the existing coding or you won't be able re-code the ABS module!

• 0000010 = Parking Brake without Auto-Hold (North America)
  
• 0000011 = Parking Brake without Auto-Hold (Rest of World / PR-UH1)
  
• 0000012 = Parking Brake with Auto-Hold (Rest of World / PR-UH2)
  
• 0000013 = Parking Brake with Auto-Hold (North America)
  
  

The Parking Brake should be released (Off) or Coding may be rejected. While pressing the brake pedal; cycle the EPB On, Off and confirm MVB 012.2 is Open (released/off) instead of Closed (clamped/on).

Basic Setting

Caution!

• Do not perform any of these Basic Settings while the brakes are disassembled! Opening, closing, function tests, and otherwise cycling the Electronic Parking brakes should only be done with the pads and calipers properly installed on the rotors.
• Please follow the procedures EXACTLY. There's a reason for every step. If you skip any prerequisites or other steps here, you are likely to experience "issues" for which no documented resolutions exist, in which case we will not be able to help you resolve them.
• It is strongly recommended to run a full Auto-Scan first thing to check for any preexisting faults! There have been several reports of repair shops damaging the Electronic Parking Brake System when trying to do rear brakes, but not telling the customer and then sending the car out the door.

Open Rear Parking Brake

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
• Ignition on, engine off.
• Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first. The normal hydraulic brake pedal must be applied before the EPB will operate.
  • The parking brake MUST be OFF or Basic Settings cannot operate. Measuring Block group 012.2 can be used to confirm if the status is Open (released/off) or Closed (clamped/on).

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
Important: Wait 30 seconds after the brakes stop moving before carrying out the next step.
Due to a firmware problem in some modules, failure to wait can result in damage to the control module.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

• Turn ignition off.

The caliper pistons do not move back into the caliper, this is normal.

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Close Rear Parking Brake

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
• The Parking Brake must be OFF before Basic Setting are possible.

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 006
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now closing.
Important: Wait 30 seconds after the brakes stop moving before carrying out the next step.
Due to a firmware problem in some modules, failure to wait can result in damage to the control module.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

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Function Test

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
• The Parking Brake must be OFF before Basic Setting are possible.

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 010
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening and closing 3 times.
Important: Wait 30 seconds after the brakes stop moving before carrying out the next step.
Due to a firmware problem in some modules, failure to wait can result in damage to the control module.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

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Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251)

Prerequisites:

• System voltage at least 12.0 V.
  
  

[Select]
[03 - Brake Electronics]
[Measuring Blocks - 08]
Group 004
[Go!]
Check field 4, the value has to be between -1.5 and +1.5 m/s².
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 020
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The status of the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251) is now being displayed.
[Done, Go Back]
To make sure the basic setting was successful, check the sensor again.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

[03 - Brake Electronics]
[Measuring Blocks - 08]
Group 004
[Go!]
Check field 4, the value has to be between -2.5 and +2.5 m/s².
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Replacement

After Replacing this Control Module these Steps have to be performed in the following order with a battery charger connected:

• Code Brake Electronics (J104) Control Module
• Basic Setting for Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
• Basic Setting for Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200)
• Basic Setting for Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (G201)
• Basic Setting for Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G202)
• Basic Setting for Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251)
• Code Parking Brake Electronics (J540) Control Module
• Perform Parking Brake Function Test

In case you are having trouble with procedure please contact us directly and we will assist you with the Coding Process. Every inquiry on this topic has to include a full Auto-Scan as well as which parts have been replaced and why, also make sure the Auto-Scan includes the complete VIN of the vehicle in question.

Video Link

Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake (EPB): Rear Brake Service

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9AcboaVGzY