Retract and reset the electronic parking brake for rear pad/rotor work.
For epb service / reset on the 2021+ Kia Sorento, 7 tools we track are confirmed in maker coverage lists (2 only partially).
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode” (Above Kia_V2.19), checked against model year 2022 (Autel: SORENTO(MQ4A), Kia(USA)).
XTOOL D8 lists it as “EPB Release RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP); EPB Apply RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP)” (KIA V15.30, function EPB v6.30), checked against model year 2021.
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode” (Above Kia_V9.50), checked against model year 2022.
Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode” (Above Kia_V9.50), checked against model year 2022.
Autel MaxiCheck MX900 lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode” (Above Kia_V2.19), checked against model year 2022.
Launch X-431 PRO lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode (Anti-Lock Brake System)” (KIA V46.70), checked against model year 2022; marked partial.
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 lists it as “Brake Pad Change Mode”, checked against model year 2022; marked partial.
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 “Brake Pad Change Mode” · Above Kia_V2.19 · Checked for model year 2022 (Autel: SORENTO(MQ4A), Kia(USA)) |
| Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Pad Change Mode” · Above Kia_V2.19 · Checked for model year 2022; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Kia(USA) > SORENTO(MQ4A) > 2022; systems: ABS/ESC (Anti Lock Brake/Electronic Stability Control); status kept consistent with the identical MaxiCOM MK808S listing (yes) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Pad Change Mode” · Above Kia_V9.50 · Checked for model year 2022; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Kia(USA) > SORENTO(MQ4A) > 2022; systems: ABS/ESC (Anti Lock Brake/Electronic Stability Control); status kept consistent with the identical MaxiCOM MK808S listing (yes) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Pad Change Mode” · Above Kia_V9.50 · Checked for model year 2022; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Kia(USA) > SORENTO(MQ4A) > 2022; systems: ABS/ESC (Anti Lock Brake/Electronic Stability Control); status kept consistent with the identical MaxiCOM MK808S listing (yes) |
| TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ◐ Partial | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Pad Change Mode” · Checked for model year 2022; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Kia > Sorento(MQ4)(SGW) > 2022 > Special Function (sub-function list); pad-change/maintenance mode wording; no EPB system listed for this vehicle |
| Launch X-431 PRO | ◐ Partial | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Pad Change Mode (Anti-Lock Brake System)” · KIA V46.70 · Checked for model year 2022; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Kia > Sorento(MQ4)(SGW) > 2022 > Special Function; pad-change/maintenance mode wording; no EPB system listed for this vehicle |
| XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “EPB Release RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP); EPB Apply RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP)” · KIA V15.30, function EPB v6.30 · Checked for model year 2021; KIA vehicle software V15.30 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage) |
4 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 | “EPB Release RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP); EPB Apply RH and LH (actuation test, ABS/ESP)” |
| 2 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | $479 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake Pad Change Mode” |
| 3 | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | $559 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake Pad Change Mode” |
| 4 | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | $1,569 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake Pad Change Mode” |
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 Kia vehicles: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S EPB reset on Kia · XTOOL D8 EPB reset on Kia
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 MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8 · Launch X-431 PRO vs XTOOL D8 · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 7 · ABS Bleed: 7 · Injector Coding: 0 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 0 · Steering Angle Calibration: 7 · Battery Registration: 0 · Throttle Relearn: 0.
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