2 ways How to wind back electronic caliper without diagnostic computer on EPB parking hand brake

here we show you two alternative methods to changing your brake pads on cars with electronic parking brake caliper.

if you don't have diagnostic equipment to put it into service mode. or any special wind back tools or piston compressor kits

method 1 requires spade connectors and wiring plus jump leads to connect to a 12v battery.

method 2 requires M8 spline (8mm) to wind the piston. and T30 torque to remover the motor bolts.

both methods here we use only a screwdriver or small pry bar to push the piston after worm gear is wound in.

see our other videos on other ways to do this job here....

Electric Parking Brake pads caliper Hack..

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[aswclassicsiow]

Did a 5 year apprenticeship from 1970 to 75, with a Ford main dealer, left the garages in the mid 90s, for better paid job and now retired, never worked on EPB's as never came in until 2001, thank you for showing how to do this, never to old to learn, a great video

[nickd]

Brilliant. Easy and informative without telling us your life story. You’re a legend.

[katiemae]

You are a real MVP sir. A hero to be exact. You really saved me with this one. You are truly appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏽. May goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life.

[SeosamhMacUaid]

this video should have a couple of million views, fantastic content, glad to see a fellow Irish man helping others and doing well for himself at the same time.

[nautitard]

Thanks a lot. Helped me out in a pinch when I promised to help someone change rear brake pads. Never saw a car with electrical handbrake before :)

[walterbates]

Best one yet. Others run electric with caliper off, then have to push piston back some other way. This is simplest. Well done.

[FoookYourfeelings]

I asked a garage if this were possible so i could do my own brakes, he said it wouldn't work... Knew it would, top man.
Just subbed 👍🏻

[MrCoalcracker]

Thank you, brother. I was baffled by opening the caliber in order to fit it over the new brake pads. You sir are a savior.

[MrWFD]

Used your video to do my rear brakes on a 2020 Nissan Rouge with EPB. I used the battery and wires method. Worked perfectly. Thanks!!

[eamoncummins]

Just a note on this.
I’ve just done a 2017 Nissan trail. I had to power up the motor and close the pads onto the disc before the handbrake would reset. The hand brake switch was flashing at me and wouldn’t work until I powered up the motor and closed the brake.
Great video cheers for that

[eddiehaymaker]

This video was an absolute godsend. Save my bacon. Thanks so much. Really appreciate guys like yourselves taking the time to put this onto YouTube. Thanks.

[RichardOutdoors]

Pal you just saved me £230. Made the simple lead and powered it from the cig lighter socket. Worked a treat with powering the piston in. After that - simple job. Really appreciate the video. 👍

[jgoyena]

I'm about to purchase a scan tool that can release the e-brake, I'm glad I saw this today. Will do my first blake pad replacement after 32k kms

[shanehall]

Fair play lad you have saved me the ball ache of paying someone to do it. Great video and brilliant explanations

[SKALS-ICY-TOM]

I will give this a shot. Getting a mechanic to do it with the diagnostic tool is wild 😊

[Tommytomboy]

Your vids are brilliant man, novice here who’s trying to learn all the time, amazing tips from lots of your vids

[kevinpalmer]

Really enjoy your videos from a fellow mechanic 45 years in the trade

[sparkofinterest]

Thank you thank you! Just did an audi 2013 a6 premium quattro 2.0 by removing the motor. Excellent tutorial!

[franciscocruz]

I did the 2nd option on my 2016 Honda Civic EX-T after thinking it would be like any other brake job I've done. THANK YOU! Its a bit tricky but it will compress at least it did for me and no issues after I just turned my EPB on and off once everything was back together. No lights on the dash NOTHING. Probably going to invest in a scan tool, but there's nothing like knowing a way around the CPU.

[standonald]

Hello there, iv just come across your video for electric handbrake rewinding, i have to be HONEST WITH YOU i was loosing sleep about this issue, i thought i was going to be charged a fortune for having my rear brakes done as both sides need discs and pads, YOU SIR ARE A GENIUS, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU DO BY HELPING MOTORISTS THAT CANT AFFORD GARAGE BILLS, AND MOST OF ALL BE SAFE WHILE WORKING ON CARS, AND DRIVING ON THE ROADS WITH ALL THE OTHER HALFWITS THAT GOT THERE DRIVING LICENSE OUT OF A LUCKY BAG S.