Honda Civic Type R FK8 Brake Service Reset Tool Advice

Honda Civic Type R FK8 Brake Service Reset Tool Advice: Autel AP200 code reader,431 V+, Autel MD806 Pro etc.

Autel AP200: confirmed

Review 1. I bought the original AP200 when it was first released just to check it out. It’s okay for the price and I just leave it in our Porsche because the original AP200 only gives 1 car brand free but it will read all systems. The AP200C can only access ABS and SRS.

Review 2. I just got my Autel ap200 today and was successful in putting the car into rear brake maintenance mode. You can physically hear the piston retracting. Once you’re done with the brake job, you put it back to normal mode and turn the car off and on. Make sure you’re on level ground and the e brake is off, and your foot off the brake.

Look at Autel AP200 Honda Civic Brake Service function:

Screenshot image source: https://www.autel.com/vehicle-coverage/coverage2 (official site)

X431 V+: Confirmed

If you want to future proof yourself and have the budget, look into the Launch x431 series. I keep a x431 V+ in my home garage. x431 V+ can reset brake service for Honda Civic Type R FK8.

Autel MD806 Pro: Confirmed

I was able to retract my brakes with an Autel MD806 Pro.

Once the brakes are retracted (you can hear the motor) you can shutoff the car and work on the brakes. The e-brake motors do not buzz, meaning they are staying in the retracted position.

When everything is assembled, switch to key on engine off then back to the scanner to get out of service mode. The e-brake motors will buzz back to the normal position.

The ABS and other warning lights will shut off.