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Replacing Rear Brake Pads on Vehicles with EPB

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Brake pads

This video outlines the necessary steps to replace the rear brake pads on vehicles equipped with an EPB (Electric Parking Brake) system. First, activate service mode, which allows the electric parking brake to retract the pistons for pad replacement. Once service mode is deactivated and the system resumes normal operation, the pistons will reposition and function correctly, allowing the EPB system to adjust automatically to the thickness of the new pads.

Updated on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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