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
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.
Open Rear Parking Brake for Pad Change
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
- 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]
The caliper pistons do not move back into the caliper, this is normal. The scan tool can now be disconnected and ignition shut off while mechanical repairs are performed.
Note: Check/Change Adaptation Channel 006 (Pad Thickness) after changing the pads.
Open Rear Parking Brake for Repairs
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
- 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]
The scan tool can now be disconnected and ignition shut off while mechanical repairs are performed
Close Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
- Connect a battery charger as per repair manual.
[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]