What to Do When the Golf Electronic Parking Brake Fails?

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Try resetting the electronic parking brake by turning on the car key, pressing the foot brake, then holding down the electronic handbrake for 5 seconds, followed by pulling it up for another 5 seconds. This completes the initialization and reset of the electronic handbrake. When the electronic parking brake fails, the brake pads cannot clamp the brake discs when parking, leading to a rear rollback. Related details are as follows: 1. Electronic Parking Brake: The electronic parking brake is essentially an electronic handbrake, commonly found in many mid-size and compact cars. Unlike traditional mechanical handbrakes, which have a handbrake lever and cable, electronic handbrakes lack these components. Cars equipped with electronic handbrakes have two handbrake motors on the rear wheels. Pressing the electronic handbrake button near the gear shift engages the motors to clamp the brake pads, preventing the car from rolling. 2. Fault Causes: If resetting the electronic parking brake does not resolve the issue, it is usually due to sensor signal distortion or a malfunction in the electronic brake motor. Owners cannot repair this themselves and must visit a service center. Technicians will use specialized diagnostic equipment to read fault codes and check the system status to determine the exact cause. Common solutions include updating the electronic parking control unit software or replacing the electronic brake motor.