Retract and reset the electronic parking brake for rear pad/rotor work.
For epb service / reset on the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu, 7 tools we track are confirmed in maker coverage lists.
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S lists it as “Parking brake calibration” (Above GM_V19.00), checked against model year 2019.
XTOOL D8 lists it as “Park Brake Calibration (EBCM); Left Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM); Right Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM)” (GM V15.90, function EPB v6.30), checked against model year 2016.
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro lists it as “Parking brake calibration” (Above GM_V24.00), checked against model year 2019.
Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 lists it as “Parking brake calibration” (Above GM_V24.00), checked against model year 2019.
Autel MaxiCheck MX900 lists it as “Parking brake calibration” (Above GM_V19.00), checked against model year 2019.
Launch X-431 PRO lists it as “Park Brake Calibration (BSCM); Park Brake Calibration (EBCM)” (CHEVROLET V50.45), checked against model year 2019.
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 lists it as “Park Brake Calibration”, checked against model year 2019.
The other 6 tools are not yet verified for this job on this vehicle, which is not the same as unsupported.
| Tool | Status | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-16 “Parking brake calibration” · Above GM_V19.00 · Checked for model year 2019 |
| Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Parking brake calibration” · Above GM_V19.00 · Checked for model year 2019; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Chevrolet > Malibu > (K) 2019; systems: Brake system control module, Electronic brake control module |
| Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Parking brake calibration” · Above GM_V24.00 · Checked for model year 2019; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Chevrolet > Malibu > (K) 2019; systems: Brake system control module, Electronic brake control module |
| Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Parking brake calibration” · Above GM_V24.00 · Checked for model year 2019; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Chevrolet > Malibu > (K) 2019; systems: Brake system control module, Electronic brake control module |
| TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Park Brake Calibration” · Checked for model year 2019; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Chevrolet > Malibu > 2019 > Special Functions (sub-function list) |
| Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Park Brake Calibration (BSCM); Park Brake Calibration (EBCM)” · CHEVROLET V50.45 · Checked for model year 2019; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Chevrolet > Malibu > 2019 > Special Functions |
| XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Park Brake Calibration (EBCM); Left Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM); Right Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM)” · GM V15.90, function EPB v6.30 · Checked for model year 2016; GM vehicle software V15.90 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage) |
6 tools are listed as Supported (not just partial) for EPB reset on this vehicle and have a cited price. Cheapest first:
| # | Tool | Price | Maker's function name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XTOOL D8 | $419 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Park Brake Calibration (EBCM); Left Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM); Right Park Brake Actuator (actuation test, EBCM)” |
| 2 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | $479 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Parking brake calibration” |
| 3 | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | $559 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Parking brake calibration” |
| 4 | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | $799 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Park Brake Calibration” |
| 5 | Launch X-431 PRO | MSRP $1,364.07 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Park Brake Calibration (BSCM); Park Brake Calibration (EBCM)” |
| 6 | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | $1,569 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Parking brake calibration” |
XTOOL D8 is $60 cheaper than the next Supported option. Prices are cited list prices and change often; partial and unverified tools are left out of this ranking.
Same tool, other Chevrolet vehicles: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S EPB reset on Chevrolet · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro EPB reset on Chevrolet · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 EPB reset on Chevrolet · Launch X-431 PRO EPB reset on Chevrolet · XTOOL D8 EPB reset on Chevrolet
Not yet verified (6): Autel MaxiSys MS980, TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite, Launch X431 CRP919 Max, Launch X431 PROS, XTOOL D7, Foxwell NT809. Not yet verified is not the same as unsupported.
Head-to-head for this job: Autel MaxiCheck MX900 vs XTOOL D8 · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs XTOOL D8 · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 7 · ABS Bleed: 5 · Injector Coding: 6 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 7 · Steering Angle Calibration: 7 · Battery Registration: 3 · Throttle Relearn: 7.
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