Home › Tools › Autel MaxiCOM MK808S › Subaru EPB Reset

Autel MaxiCOM MK808S: EPB Reset on Subaru

Quick answer: The Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is listed as Supported for EPB reset on 2 of the 2 Subaru vehicles we track, according to autel.us. Its cited price is $479 (checked 2026-10-16). The maker's menu wording is “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode”, with software Above Subaru_V2.90.

Subaru vehicles verified for EPB reset

VehicleStatusFunction (maker's wording)Checked
2020+ Subaru Outback✓ Supported“Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V2.90
Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT)
2026-10-16 · source ↗
2019-2024 Subaru Forester✓ Supported“Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode” · Above Subaru_V2.90
Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S)
2026-10-16 · source ↗

Other tools for Subaru EPB reset

ToolSubaru vehicles SupportedPrice
Autel MaxiCheck MX9002$559
Autel MaxiSys MS908S32not cited
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro2$1,569
XTOOL D82$419
Launch X-431 PRO0 (+2 partial)MSRP $1,364.07
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 20 (+1 partial)$799

Every verified tool for EPB reset on Subaru, vehicle by vehicle →

💲 Cheaper Supported option on some Subaru vehicles: 2020+ Subaru Outback: XTOOL D8 at $419; 2019-2024 Subaru Forester: XTOOL D8 at $419.

Head-to-heads: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2020+ Subaru Outback) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Launch X-431 PRO (2020+ Subaru Outback) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2019-2024 Subaru Forester) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Launch X-431 PRO (2019-2024 Subaru Forester)

What EPB reset involves

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.

📘 Best Scan Tool for EPB Reset: What Actually Matters

Quoting EPB reset for a customer? Use the free labor quote calculator and estimate & invoice generator.

FAQ

Can the Autel MaxiCOM MK808S do EPB reset on Subaru vehicles?

Yes on 2020+ Subaru Outback, 2019-2024 Subaru Forester (maker coverage list, software Above Subaru_V2.90).

What is EPB reset called in the Autel MaxiCOM MK808S menu?

“Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode”.

Which other tools do EPB reset on Subaru?

Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (2 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (2 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2 Supported), XTOOL D8 (2 Supported), Launch X-431 PRO (0 Supported, 2 partial).

More Autel MaxiCOM MK808S jobs on Subaru: ABS Bleed · Injector Coding · TPMS Relearn · Throttle Relearn

Autel MaxiCOM MK808S EPB reset on other makes: Ford · Chevrolet · Toyota · Honda · Nissan · Hyundai · Kia

Full Autel MaxiCOM MK808S coverage grid →

Get told when Autel MaxiCOM MK808S coverage changes

One short email a week with newly verified tool results, firmware changes that add or remove functions, and scanner deals. Free, unsubscribe anytime.