For Pad Change is used to open the brake calipers completely for changing of worn pads.
For Repairs is used for repairs other that pad change. The Calipers will not open wide enough
to install new pads. Only enough to get the existing pads out for other repairs.
3. Wait while the tool is deactivating the brakes, you may hear the calipers opening. When they
are deactivated successfully, a
Deactivation done
message comes up. Press any key to
continue.
If the tool fails to open the brake pads, a
Deactivation Failed! Please try again
message
comes up.
Verify that the ignition is ON; Key On Engine Off
Check if the brake tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
Check that the park brake is released;
Turn the ignition off and turn it back on 10s later;
Repeat the process.
4. Press any key or wait a few seconds to return to previous menu.
Activate Brake (Audi)
WARNING:
The EPB system must be activated after finishing service work on the brakes.
Make sure the vehicle is properly blocked before activation of the system.
1. To close the brake pads after finishing the maintenance/service work on the brakes, use
UP/DOWN
button to select Activate Brake from Select Function menu and press
ENTER
button.
1) Read Codes
2) Erase Codes
3) Deactivate Brake
>4) Activate Brake
2. Wait while the tool is activating the brakes, you may hear the calipers opening. When they
are activated successfully,
Activation done, Go to Adaptation (Yes) or (No)
message comes
up.
Note: It is necessary to do the adaptation only when brake pads have been changed. If you did
not change them, use
UP/DOWN
button to select NO to exit.
If the “Activation Failed!” message does not go away, then contact your local distributor or the
manufacturer’s customer service department for assistance.
If a
Selected function is not supported
message shows on the display,
Check that the park brake is released;
Repeat the process.
3. If you do wish to set the thickness of the new pads in the caliper, press
ENTER
button to
continue.
If you do not wish to do the adaptation of caliper at this moment, press EXIT button or use
UP/DOWN
button to select NO and then press
ENTER
to exit.
Adaptation (Audi)
Adaptation is used to enter the new calipers thickness of Audi rear brakes. After changing
rotors and/or pads on Audi A8 cars the system needs to recalibrate brake clearances.
1. Turn on ignition.
2. Release the park brake.
3. Open the brake completely by selecting Audi A8-Deactivate Brake - For Pad Change
