Xtool for parking brake retraction

**beckmaster** · 02-10-2016 06:15 AM

As the title says, How do I use Xtool to retract the parking brake to change my rear pads?

I have done a search and can't quite find the answer. Can anyone assist me please?

**beckmaster** · 02-13-2016 04:12 PM

Please.

**14S4GWM** · 02-13-2016 04:15 PM

I'm lazy right now and don't feel like searching. What is an xtool?

**beckmaster** · 02-15-2016 09:48 AM

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...M-replacement)

It is a VAGCOM replacement for about $60 except the user interface is not as nice. What is great about it, is that it is portable and you don't need a computer to run it. You can just throw it into your glovebox or trunk and have it with you always.

**hotleadsingergu** · 02-15-2016 11:08 AM

I don't know many people that use it, since mostly everybody just buys a VCDS cable. You might have to just explore the interface until you find some kind of E-Brake Diagnostic piece.

**beckmaster** · 02-16-2016 06:50 AM

Maybe if someone lays out the steps on the VCDS I can follow them on xtool.

XTool user interface is not as nice as VCDS, but the steps and codes are exactly. The same.

**14S4GWM** · 02-16-2016 06:54 AM

Theres a vid on you tube and directions on ross tech website for parking break release.

**fitzydude** · 02-16-2016 06:59 AM

Just get Carista, super user friendly.

**GeoJoe** · 02-16-2016 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by fitzydude

Just get Carista, super user friendly.

THIS!

**14S4GWM** · 02-16-2016 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by fitzydude

Just get Carista, super user friendly.

You need to be running beta for PB release though.

**beckmaster** · 02-16-2016 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by 14S4GWM

Theres a vid on you tube and directions on ross tech website for parking break release.

Thanks. I found it. Awesome.

Open Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
Connect a battery charger as per repair manual, click photo to enlarge.
A6 charger.JPG

Some A6 vehicles do not have the battery charger hook up points under the hood. If so, look next to the spare tire. Click photo to enlarge
A6 battery regulation.JPG

See Special Notes

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 calipers will then open, allowing the pads to be changed.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

Turn ignition off.

It is normal for the LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster to blink rapidly at this point.

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

Close Rear Parking Brake
Prerequisites:
Connect a battery charger as per repair manual. See Special Notes
[Select]
[53 - Parking Brake]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 006
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The brake calipers will then close.
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

The LED in the parking brake switch and the warning lamp in the instrument cluster will probably continue to blink rapidly. This should stop after cycling the Parking Brake ON, then OFF again.

**Gamble52** · 06-24-2016 07:41 PM

did you get it to work with the xtool? I'm planning on changing my brakes this weekend. I went into 53 parking brake -> basic setting, when I typed in the group number and click enter it doesn't exactly cycle, but maybe because I wasn't on a flat surface and was on my driveway. I was just trying to do a dry run.

**hotleadsingergu** · 06-25-2016 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Gamble52

did you get it to work with the xtool? I'm planning on changing my brakes this weekend. I went into 53 parking brake -> basic setting, when I typed in the group number and click enter it doesn't exactly cycle, but maybe because I wasn't on a flat surface and was on my driveway. I was just trying to do a dry run.

Just going to the group doesn't cycle. You have to set it to On or Off.