About to change the brakes on my B4....question about the parking brake release

[JonnyThrice]

Hey all!

Finally got some Akebono pads for my '12 B8 Avant. I'll follow the DIY's here to change the pads, I just have a few questions regarding the parking brake release for the rear pads....

-If I do not engage my electronic parking brake via the lever inside the car, why do I have to release it manually again?

-I have the Carista App so I can use this (hopefully) to disengage the parking brake. Is there some sort of procedure I should follow? Turn on the car, disengage the brake....should I leave the ignition on the entire time? Do I have to re-engage it after?

Thanks all!

[14S4GWM]

Make sure you have beta version for Carista. PB release is only available in beta as of now. I read once in a while after you're done you might throw a code for the parking break. Check in carista and reset it when your done if it appears. Also cycle your break from inside a few times before going on the checkout ride.

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