Can anyone recommend a good scan tool that can retract EPB calipers?

[dedonderosa]

not looking to break the bank, but looking for a scan tool that can do multiple vehicles EPB caliper retracting for servicing the rear brakes. thanks guys

 

[FowVay]

What sort of vehicle are you planning on using it on? That might make a difference and give you the ability to review some vehicle-specific forums for advice.

 

[Escape08]

More likely the "how to?" do it is written in your owner's manual.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The Innova 5510/5512 and 5610 will do this, but double check that it works on your cars with their coverage checker

 

[D60]

The Xtool A30 Pro is supposed to, although I honestly have yet to come up against an EPB vehicle to try it. Free LT updates and hovers around ~$250. Wireless. Touch screen and physical buttons. Runs on an Android OS of some kind. I'm not saying it's the best, but I think there's a lot of value there. Still, I wouldn't mind a full screen tablet style, just for the larger display if nothing else - - which would really only be nice for graphing I suppose

 

[GMBoy]

Autel is my choice but all makers have a DIY method as well so you don't need the tool if you don't have one.

 

[dedonderosa]

mostly japanese vehicles tbh
i also foud this

Autel MaxiCheck Pro
https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiCh...e6734bdca7c4332c9943942a6a0a4dc9&gad_source=1

 

[SwampSurvivor]

My mom's 2017 Escape has instructions on how to do it so you can change the pads, but it's never worked for me. The shop has to use a scanner to do it.

 

[wtd]

These are pretty good for the price. They run Autel software. I have the D1 version which is slightly more expensive but I think their capabilities are about the same.
https://www.amazon.com/OTOFIX-Bidir...-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[zzyzzx]

Aren't these things normally 2 pin connectors that work off of 12V, and if so wouldn't it be easy enough to apply voltage with the correct polarity to retract the parking brake caliper?

 

[CarLuver]

i have done a few. Some like the mazda i did had a brake mode procedure so no scanner required. the hondas i did i rigged a 9 volt battery and alligator clips and unplugged and apllied power to reset them . if it extends just reverse the leads . Volvo i did i took motor off and manually cranked it it them pressed piston in.

look on the tube and see what works. or buy a scanner and do it electronically