You needed software to replace rear brake pads on Audis with electronic parking brake since about 2004 or whenever they introduced C6. It's not a big deal and c

You needed software to replace rear brake pads on Audis with electronic parking brake since about 2004 or whenever they introduced C6. It's not a big deal and could be done with VAG-com, but that means any small garage with mechanic who can just turn nuts and bolts won't be able to do it. > https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/brake-pads-vag-com-tool-need-change-rear-brakes-2607138 https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussio... "Yes. You need vag to disable the electronic parking brake in the rear. The piston cannot be pressed into the caliper if the park brake is not disabled. "