I need to change the discs and pads on the rear of the Karoq. Are the calipers wind back ones or simply push the pistons in. Are there any special steps to take because of the automatic handbrake? Does the car have to be told by VAG.com or whatever that they are changed? I dod the fronts recently and they were straightforward but im a bit wary of the rears as i dont have a computer if the car needs telling.

Thanks in advance

Davie

Yes , you have to put the EPB. into service mode. Something like Carista or Obdeleven will do it

You need an obd appliance to put the rear brakes in service mode as you have an epb ( electronic parking brake )  as mentioned above. The front calipers are full traditional straightforward calipers of the push back type.

Edited 26 January, 20251 yr by Bas750

I haven't got a decent obd reader so this may get thrown at a garage to do. I'm too old and knackered too sit outside in the winter doing brakes anyway.