Audi A8 (4E) Parking Brake

Coding

Note: When replacing this Control Module it is necessary to perform the Basic Settings Function Test (MVB 010) and Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (MVB 020) first. This sets a Readiness Bit for each of the Basic Settings, Coding will not be accepted without having done this first! Make sure to adapt the Brake Pad Thickness after Coding the module.

• 0000?xx: Engine
  • 1 = 3.0l MPI (Gasoline)
  • 2 = 3.0l TDI (Diesel)
  • 3 = 3.7l
  • 4 = 4.0l
  • 5 = 4.2l
  • 6 = 6.0l
• 0000x?x: Transmission
  • 1 = Multitronic (VL30)
  • 2 = Automatic Transmission (AL420)
  • 3 = Automatic Transmission (AL600)
• 0000xx?: Country
  • 1 = Rest of World (RoW)
  • 2 = USA/Canada
  • 3 = Japan

Adaptation

Channel 006: Pad Thickness

Enter the measured thickness of the new pads (excl. back panel), round down to the next lowest integer.

• Range: 3 - 14 mm

Basic Setting

Open Rear Parking Brake for Pad Change

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger.
• Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 005
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Note: Check/change adaptation channel 006 (Pad Thickness) after changing the pads.

Open Rear Parking Brake for Repairs

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger.
• Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 007
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now opening.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Close Rear Parking Brake

Prerequisites:

• Connect a battery charger.

[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 006
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake pads are now closing.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Function Test

Prerequisites:

• Cycle the Parking Brake ON, then OFF first.

[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.
Wait 30 seconds after the the brakes stop making noise.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (G251)

Prerequisites:

• System voltage at least 12.0 V.
• Car parked on a level surface.
• Do NOT move/rock car while performing basic setting.

[Select]
[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 beeing displayed.
[Done, Go Back]

Special Procedures

• Parking Brake Pad Replacement