The Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 and Autel MaxiCheck MX900 show the identical Subaru EPB reset list in the maker lookup, so this page covers them too.
| Vehicle | Status | Function (maker's wording) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | ✓ Supported | “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) | 2026-10-17 · source ↗ |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | ✓ Supported | “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 > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ABS (Brake control) | 2026-10-17 · source ↗ |
| Tool | Subaru vehicles Supported | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | 2 | $479 |
| Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | 2 | $559 |
| Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | 2 | not cited |
| XTOOL D8 | 2 | $419 |
| Launch X-431 PRO | 0 (+2 partial) | MSRP $1,364.07 |
| TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | 0 (+1 partial) | $799 |
Every verified tool for EPB reset on Subaru, vehicle by vehicle →
💲 Cheaper Supported option on some Subaru vehicles: 2019-2024 Subaru Forester: XTOOL D8 at $419; 2020+ Subaru Outback: XTOOL D8 at $419.
Head-to-heads: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2020+ Subaru Outback) · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs Launch X-431 PRO (2020+ Subaru Outback) · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2019-2024 Subaru Forester) · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro vs Launch X-431 PRO (2019-2024 Subaru Forester)
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.
Yes on 2019-2024 Subaru Forester, 2020+ Subaru Outback (maker coverage list, software Above Subaru_V5.00).
“Brake maintenance mode”, “Electric Parking Brake (EPB) compulsion release mode”.
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 Supported), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (2 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (2 Supported), XTOOL D8 (2 Supported), Launch X-431 PRO (0 Supported, 2 partial).
More Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro jobs on Subaru: ABS Bleed · TPMS Relearn
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro EPB reset on other makes: Chevrolet · Toyota · Honda · Nissan
Full Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro coverage grid →
One short email a week with newly verified tool results, firmware changes that add or remove functions, and scanner deals. Free, unsubscribe anytime.