Retract and reset the electronic parking brake for rear pad/rotor work.
For epb service / reset on the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester, 7 tools we track are confirmed in maker coverage lists (2 only partially).
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S lists it as “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” (Above Subaru_V2.90), checked against model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S).
XTOOL D8 lists it as “Electric Parking Brake Compulsion Release Mode (Brake control)” (SUBARU V9.60, function EPB v6.30), checked against model year 2019.
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro lists it as “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” (Above Subaru_V5.00), checked against model year 2021.
Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 lists it as “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” (Above Subaru_V5.00), checked against model year 2021.
Autel MaxiCheck MX900 lists it as “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” (Above Subaru_V2.90), checked against model year 2021.
Launch X-431 PRO lists it as “Brake Maintenance Mode (BC)” (SUBARU V26.80), checked against model year 2021; marked partial.
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 lists it as “Brake Maintenance Mode”, checked against model year 2021; 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 “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V2.90 · Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
| Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V2.90 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V5.00 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V5.00 · Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ◐ Partial | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Brake Maintenance Mode” · Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > 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 Maintenance Mode (BC)” · SUBARU V26.80 · Checked for model year 2021; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > Special Function; pad-change/maintenance mode wording; no EPB system listed for this vehicle |
| XTOOL D8 | ✓ Supported | Maker list ↗ | 2026-10-17 “Electric Parking Brake Compulsion Release Mode (Brake control)” · SUBARU V9.60, function EPB v6.30 · Checked for model year 2019; SUBARU vehicle software V9.60 (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 | “Electric Parking Brake Compulsion Release Mode (Brake control)” |
| 2 | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | $479 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” |
| 3 | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | $559 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” |
| 4 | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | $1,569 · cited 2026-10-16 | “Brake maintenance mode; Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release 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 Subaru vehicles: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S EPB reset on Subaru · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro EPB reset on Subaru · XTOOL D8 EPB reset on Subaru
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 TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Launch X-431 PRO · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs Launch X-431 PRO
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Verified tools per job on this vehicle: EPB Reset: 7 · ABS Bleed: 5 · Injector Coding: 7 · Secure Gateway Unlock: 0 · TPMS Relearn: 5 · Steering Angle Calibration: 0 · Battery Registration: 0 · Throttle Relearn: 4.
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