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8. EPB
This electric parking brake (EPB) function has a multitude of
uses to maintain the electronic braking systems safely and
effectively. The applications include deactivating/activating the
brake control system, assisting with brake fluid control, brake
diagnostics, opening and closing brake pads, setting brakes after
disc or pad replacement and also reading and clearing EPB/SBC
trouble codes. It is also capable of retrieving Fault Codes
information from the ECU.
8.1 EPB Safety
It may be dangerous to perform electric parking brake (EPB) system
maintenance, so before you begin the service work, please keep these
rules in mind.
 Ensure that you are fully familiar with the braking system and its
operation before commencing any work.
 The EPB control system may be required to be deactivated before
carrying out any maintenance/diagnostic work on the brake
system. This can be done from the tool menu.
 Only carry out maintenance work when the vehicle is stationary
and on level ground.
 Ensure that the EPB control system is reactivated after the
maintenance work has been completed.
NOTE: Autel accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury
arising from the maintenance of the Electric Parking Brake
system.
8.2 EPB Maintenance
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Release the park brake and make sure the car is properly blocked.
3) Connect the tool to vehicle and power on.
4) Turn the ignition on.