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7. EPB
This electrical 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.
7.1. EPB Safety
It may be dangerous to perform electrical 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. You may have to
activate several times to position the brake pads.
NOTE: Autel accepts no responsibility for any accident or
injury arising from the maintenance of the Electrical Parking
Brake system.
7.2. EPB Maintenance
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Release the park brake and make sure the car is properly
blocked on level ground.