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Can anyone tell me if the brake piston retracts fully when the electronic hand brake is released (European models) as this would allow replacement of pads, or does the piston keep moving forward keeping a set distance as in the older braking systems. Hope this makes sense.

On my previous Golf when my mobile was synced with the car I could scroll through contacts in the small centre display screen ( between the rev counter and speedo) Now when i am synced and press ok, no contacts show?? The main screen allows me and shows all my contacts but not the small centre...

Yep, this is a loto situation not being adhered to. Sorry for the person and family involved. I should think there will be a heavy health and safety involvement now. Most of these robots should have doors that shut the item down if opened. Strange...

Replacing Electronic brake rear pads Is there a way to replace the rear pads on electronic handbrake without having to use the computer link to back them off. I have been told it is possible to disconnect the electric motor unit itself ( held on by bolts) then wind the caliper back using a key...