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Old 9th May 2012, 06:23 PM
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That's the tool I'm after. I don't have VCDS so will just get a cheap caliper tool
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There are also VAS5054 tools on fleabay for under 100 quid, not sure how much use they are, but that's the one for all the guided stuff in elsawin..
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That's the tool I'm after. I don't have VCDS so will just get a cheap caliper tool
If you didn't stay at the other end of the world you could have borrowed mine
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Would a 'tool' gag be inappropriate at this time?
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absolutely its a yes from me
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go for it Richard - im sure there are some interesting words like Rubber, flange and oiled that you can get in there . . . .
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Another quick update. My rear caliper was rebuilt and has since been working perfectly. No brake binding or dragging and the PB works perfectly every time.

This I'm, sure will save people a fortune! Wish I'd have known this before I bought a new caliper for the other side
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Glad I read this thread, my warning light has come on for the parking brake, last week it didn't cycle properly and now the error - although it still seems to work OK. I know the rear pads are 80% worn but I don't know if this affects it or not?

Will run it into Audi next week but I bet they say "new caliper @££££££ please" so if it is just a sticky piston I will look at doing the seal change. Otherwise maybe it just needs a good clean up? Haven't put 50k on it yet but I guess mileage has nothing to do with number of brake activations...

Any suggestions welcome...
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Hi all
I have the parking brake malfunction warning too (and a problem with my MMI screen but thats for another day!). Might the seals be the problem? Presumably I can order them through a main dealer?
Not a car techhie myself so would need to hand the old girl over to someone to do whatever needs doing. Is it reasonably straightforward or should I be looking for an Audi specialist (and if so any recommendations in the London/Surrey area).

Grateful for any advice.
Thanks Adam
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