Audi A6 rear brake question

[siwil1]

Hi All,

Whilst changeing a puncture over the weekend I noticed that the rear pads were quite low and need replacing soon. Now this car has the silly electronic parking brake,will this mean the rear pads are not a simple swap as other cars are?

Will I need special tool xyz or is it a garage / indie job only.

I am ok with a set of spanners and have changed numerous sets of pads and discs over the years am I concerned about nothing?

its a 2007 A6 avant if that makes any difference.

Cheers

[Dilligaf10]

IIRC the computer has to be told to wind the calipers out, pads are then changed, and then the caliper/computer has to be recalibrated.

In other words no longer a DIY job but a good indy should be able to do it.

[944fan]

I think you can do this with VCDS, will probably need the new version though which is about £250, otherwise this:

http://toolstoday.co.uk/shop.php?sec=prod&prod...

Or take it to a VAG specialist.