Across 2 Subaru vehicles we track, 1 scan tool is verified for EPB Reset in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 2 of the 2. Function names differ by tool: “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
Retracting the rear caliper motors into service mode before pad work, then re-applying and often calibrating afterwards. Some vehicles have a pedal-and-switch service mode; many need a scan tool.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles).
2020+ Subaru Outback, 2019-2024 Subaru Forester.