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Tried the method from the wiki but had no luck. I've got an iid tool and I'm going to try and clear any fault codes. If I have no luck I'll pull the release cable.
14th Nov 2015 4:07 pm
SouthernWombat
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You should pull the release cable and then reset with the tool.
14th Nov 2015 7:38 pm
Ja92mie
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Is this the cable?
14th Nov 2015 7:56 pm
Ja92mie
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Not sure if that was the cable so didn't tuck too much. Reset fault codes on iid but still not releasing the epb.
Help please
14th Nov 2015 8:01 pm
Ja92mie
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Should that of released I wasn't sure how far I could pull the cable out.
14th Nov 2015 8:18 pm
Narpy
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Clearing the fault codes won't help you.
The stuck EPB is a manual thing, you have to manually pull the release lever and hope it lets go.
You usually have to apply a stupid amount of force to release it too.
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14th Nov 2015 8:19 pm
Ja92mie
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Was I pulling on the correct cable? How far does the cable come out?
14th Nov 2015 8:20 pm
Narpy
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It does look like it. Have an extra shredded wheat and pull it..........................hard.
It'll only move an inch or so but you'll know instantly if it's released the EPB.
If it doesn't release, get somebody to hit the centre of the rear discs with a mallet whilst you pull. Mods:
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Last edited by Narpy on 15th Nov 2015 5:40 pm. Edited 1 time in total
Put a screwdriver or similar through the hoop at the end of the cable and pull on that to get proper purchase on it and avoid slicing you fingers off.
Been a long time since I had this on our first D3/4 but if you're on your tod and it doesn't release and you're without a mallet try in low gear to rock the car forward and backward a little to release tension on the shoes then try again on the wire. Failing that, call the yellow taxi or similar.
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14th Nov 2015 8:53 pm
SouthernWombat
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Devon
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Looks like the correct cable - although mine does not come out so far. I use the wheel brace winder to release, and yes it does take some pull. You will know when it releases - make sure you have foot on brake!
14th Nov 2015 9:51 pm
Ja92mie
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That's what I thought! I just kept pulling it out without much resistance other than the initial pull to get it to move. I stopped pulling on it as didn't want to pull the cable all the way out. I'll try again in the morning!
14th Nov 2015 11:09 pm
Ja92mie
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Also, should the engine be running while I pull the cable?
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