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Can a Modified Electronic Parking Brake Pass the Annual Inspection?

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DelJeremiah

07/24/25 12:37pm

Modified electronic parking brakes cannot pass the annual inspection. Below is an introduction to electronic parking brakes: Introduction: The electronic parking brake is a technology that achieves parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is the same as that of a mechanical parking brake, both achieving parking braking through the friction generated between the brake disc and the brake pads. The only difference is that the control method has changed from the previous mechanical parking brake lever to an electronic button. Function: The application of the automatic parking function technology allows drivers to not need to brake for a long time when the vehicle is stopped. Additionally, when the automatic electronic parking brake is activated, it can prevent unnecessary sliding of the vehicle. Simply put, the vehicle will not roll backward. Common models: such as Volkswagen's Magotan, Tiguan, Passat, Audi A4, and A6.

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MacDonovan

08/11/25 6:43am

A friend of mine modified the electronic parking brake, saying it made parking more convenient, but later ran into problems during the annual inspection. The inspection station technician immediately noticed the changes to the braking system, which didn’t meet the factory standards, and failed the inspection on the spot. They explained that unauthorized modifications to critical safety components like the parking brake pose significant risks, potentially affecting braking stability. Especially now, with annual inspections becoming stricter, non-factory or unregistered modifications are unlikely to pass. If you really want to make such changes, you’d need to apply for a modification certificate from the DMV in advance, but approvals for such system modifications are rarely granted. I’d advise against cutting corners—failing the inspection could cost you a lot to restore the original setup, which just isn’t worth it.

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