I am getting close to needing new brakes all round. If possible, I will do it myself but what kit do I need to do the rear (electric parking brake)?  Any specific tools also?

@the_worrier

-> Otto Zimmermann

Yes, for the electric handbrake you need a diagnostic computer capable of winding it back.

 

 

10 hours ago, the_worrier said:

I am getting close to needing new brakes all round. If possible, I will do it myself but what kit do I need to do the rear (electric parking brake)?  Any specific tools also?

You will need some kind of device to put the rear callipers  in service mode ,a Carister or obd 11 should do it and is probably the cheapest way to go

1 hour ago, patrolman said:

You will need some kind of device to put the rear callipers  in service mode ,a Carister or obd 11 should do it and is probably the cheapest way to go

Any idea where to source this?

Is it a case of measuring the disks that are on there already or is there some where I can look up the disk diameters?

14 minutes ago, the_worrier said:

Any idea where to source this?

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/262215-list-of-vcds-owners-previously-known-as-vag-com-vcp-owners/

 

23 minutes ago, the_worrier said:

Any idea where to source this?

eBay is a good start ,you will need the Carista pro subscription but it’s not that much 

2 hours ago, MartiniB said:

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/262215-list-of-vcds-owners-previously-known-as-vag-com-vcp-owners/

 

Is this a list of people who will lend me or charge me to use their module to open my rear calliper's?!?

Yes, high chances there someone is nearby you and will be happy to help

6 hours ago, MartiniB said:

Yes, high chances there someone is nearby you and will be happy to help

So will I have to change my rear disks/pads on their drive!? Is that how it works?

Where about are you based  

11 minutes ago, patrolman said:

Where about are you based  

Bromsgrove, Worcs.

4 minutes ago, the_worrier said:

Bromsgrove, Worcs.

When you thinking of doing you brakes I’m south Birmingham so could pop over and help if you have all the parts would need to look in my diary if you can give me some idea of when 

13 hours ago, the_worrier said:

20 hours ago, MartiniB said:

Yes, high chances there someone is nearby you and will be happy to help

So will I have to change my rear disks/pads on their drive!? Is that how it works?

just write PM to some nearby owner of VCP;VCDS;OBDEleven;Carista and talk . . .

 

Just over £200 inc VAT for Brembo disks and pads front and rear. Nice.