Passat rear brake help!!

[VW VR6]

I was read on another forum (I think VW PAssat Forum) that you need to plug VCDS and battery charger (to have constant 12V) and after that you can change rear brake pads if you have electronic handbrake.
If I find complete DIY I will post here.

[vdubmotorworx]

its no harder than a normal rear brake set up.. 2 bolts to remove the caliper and 2 bolts to remove to pad holder. you just need VCDS to wind back and forward the pistons instead of manually and also carry out basic settings afterwards... VDUB...

[Umai Naa!!]

Correct. Due to the electronic parking brake, the motors on the calipers need to be retracted and reset with VCDS, or VagCom, or VAS-PC.

[howler_ktm]

Thanks guys!!! that has helped a lot..

Any rough estimations on price to get it done?? Thinking i might get the Park brake switch replaced as it faults sometimes... Is this common in the passat?

[Bug_racer]

VCDS winds the pistons back , but you still need to push them back manually .
1 hour max labour !

[vdubmotorworx]

Yes, park brake switches are a know issue and worth getting replaced before you get it jammed on and unable to release...VDUB..