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13)

 

Keep  operate  the  pedal  to  increase  the  pressure  to  19.5-20.5  bar 
and hold it for 5s. 

14)

 

Follow onscreen instructions to finish current phase of operation: 
- Release brake pedal. 
- A strong brake pedal kickback indicates a fault.     
- Did brake pedal pulse weakly? 
-  If  YES,  press  [Y]  or  gently  actuate  and  then  release  the  brake 
pedal to continue. 
- If NO, press [N]. 

15)

 

Press 

Y

  button  or  gently  actuate  and  then  release  the  pedal  to 

continue, and the device starts to communicate with the vehicle. 

16)

 

Use 

UP/DOWN

 button to view onscreen prompts   

 

prompt screen to be continued

 

 

17)

 

Press 

Y

 button and following screen shows: 

........   

Inspect Brake Air   

....        .

 

                                                         

 

0.1 bar     

    0                                                        25 

 

Hold pressure within 

black range for 5s. 

 

........     

Inspect Brake Air 

....        .

 

                                               

           

1/2 

1. Increase brake   

pressure slowly and   

evenly. 

  2. Actual value should   

be within the black   

range and be held 

 

........     

Inspect Brake Air 

....        .

 

                                               

           

2/2 

for 5s. 

            3. [Y] =Con. [N] =Return 

 

Summary of Contents for EST201

Page 1: ...ol Description 3 3 2 Specifications 4 3 3 Accessories 4 3 4 Navigation Characters 4 3 5 Vehicle Power 4 3 6 Product Setup 5 3 7 Vehicle Coverage 7 4 Diagnostics 7 4 1 Diagnose EPB on Audi A8 A5 A6 Passat 8 4 2 Diagnose Mercedes SBC 15 5 Updates 33 6 Warranty and Service 34 6 1 Limited One Year Warranty 34 6 2 Service Procedures 34 ...

Page 2: ...l ventilated work area Exhaust gases are poisonous l Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests l Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running l Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline chemical electrical fi...

Page 3: ...ually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel dash under or around the driver s side for most vehicles If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard a label should be there telling location For some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector If the DLC cannot be found refer to the vehicle s ser...

Page 4: ...BD II CABEL Connects the brake tool to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results UP SCROLL BUTTON Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode DOWN SCROLL BUTTON Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode ...

Page 5: ... 0 88lb 3 3 Accessories 1 User s manual Instructions on tool operations 2 USB cable Used to update the device 3 CD Has USB driver update tool and user s manual in it 3 4 Navigation Characters Characters used to help navigate the brake tool are 1 Indicates current selection 2 x x Indicates total of items pages and their sequence 3 5 Vehicle Power The power of the brake tool is provided via the vehi...

Page 6: ...e unit will remain until change to the existing settings is made To enter the setup menu From home screen press N button to enter System Setup menu Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options Language Setup 1 From System Setup menu use UP DOWN button to select Language and press Y button 2 Use UP DOWN button to select the desired language an...

Page 7: ...DOWN button to adjust contrast and press Y button to save and return or press N button to exit without saving Tool Information 1 From System Setup menu use UP DOWN button to select Tool Information and press Y button Contrast Contrast 35 Use or to change Language 1 1 English System Setup 2 3 1 Language 2 Contrast 3 Tool Information ...

Page 8: ...ore safely and efficiently It is able to read clear EPB SBC trouble codes deactivate activate SBC EPB system change brake fluid bleed brake system inspect brake air and set thickness of rear brake calipers after changing brake discs pads 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Release the park brake and make sure the car is properly blocked 3 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 4 Plug into the O...

Page 9: ...r changing brake discs pads on Audi A8 cars 1 Use UP DOWN button to select EPB Audi A8 or EPB Other VAG from Diagnostic Menu and press Y button to confirm A Reading Codes 1 Use UP DOWN button to select EPB Audi A8 or EPB Other VAG from Diagnostic Menu and press Y button to confirm Diagnostic Menu 1 3 1 EPB Audi A8 2 EPB Other VAG 3 SBC Mercedes Diagnostic Menu 1 3 1 EPB Audi A8 2 EPB Other VAG 3 S...

Page 10: ...een l The sequence of the DTCs total number of codes detected and type of codes stored or current will be observed in the display 4 If more than one DTC is found use UP DOWN button as necessary until all the codes have been shown up l If no codes are detected a No codes are stored in the module message displays on the screen Select Function 1 5 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 Deactivate Brake 4 Activ...

Page 11: ... KOEO Do not start the engine 1 Use UP DOWN button to select Erase Codes from Diagnostics Menu and press Y button 2 A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation l If you do not wish to proceed to erase the codes press N button or use UP DOWN button to select NO and then press Y button to exit A Command Canceled message shows up Press any key or wait a few seconds to return 3 Press Y but...

Page 12: ...hicle is properly blocked after deactivation of the system 1 To deactivate the EPB functions use UP DOWN button to select Deactivate Brake from Select Function menu and press Y button 2 Wait a few minutes while the tool is deactivating the brakes When they are deactivated successfully a Deactivation Done message comes up l If the tool fails to open the brake pads a Deactivation Failed Please try a...

Page 13: ...Activate Brake WARNING The EPB system must be activated after finishing the maintenance service work on the brakes Make sure the vehicle is properly blocked after deactivation of the system 1 To close the brake pads after finishing the maintenance service work on the brakes use UP DOWN button to select Activate Brake from Select Function menu and press Y button 2 Wait a few minutes while the devic...

Page 14: ...f and turn it back to on 10s later Repeat the process l If the Activation Failed message does not go away then contact your local distributor or the manufacturer s customer service department for assistance l If the vehicle does not support adaptation a The selected function is not supported message shows on the display 3 If you wish to go to set the thickness of caliper press Y button to continue...

Page 15: ...uccessfully an Adaptation Failed message shows Repeat operations above to try again 6 Wait a few seconds or press any key to return E Adaptation The Adaptation is used to enter the new calipers thickness of rear brake calipers after changing brake discs pads on Audi A8 cars 1 To set new pad thickness use UP DOWN button to select Adaptation from Select Function menu and press Y button 2 Wait a few ...

Page 16: ...ew seconds or press any key to return 4 2 Diagnose Mercedes SBC The MaxiESTTM EST201 is able to deactivate activate SBC functions change brake fluid bleed brake system inspect brake air read clear SBC trouble codes and retrieve ECU information on Mercedes vehicles that are equipped with SBC system 1 Use UP DOWN button to select SBC Mercedes from Diagnostic Menu and press Y button to confirm 2 Wait...

Page 17: ...e vehicle Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer s customer service department for assistance 3 To exit the SBC test press N button from Select Function menu and a prompt comes up asking your confirmation 4 Press Y button to confirm if you do wish to exit if you do not wish to return press N button or use UP DOWN button to select NO and then press Y button to continue A Reading Codes 1...

Page 18: ...n the module message displays on the screen l If the code definition is not found in the built in DTC library a DTC definitions not found Please refer to vehicle service manual message comes up prompting you to look up the definition in the vehicle service manual 4 Press N button to return to previous menu B Erasing Codes CAUTION Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely...

Page 19: ...cessfully an Erase Done message shows up l If the codes are not cleared then an Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine off message displays C Deactivate Brake WARNING Deactivate the SBC system before carrying out any maintenance service work on the brakes such as changing of pads discs and fluids Use proper tools to avoid the risk of body injuries of mechanics and technicians and damage to the brak...

Page 20: ...ess any key to return to previous menu D Activate Brake CAUTION The SBC system must be activated after finishing the maintenance service work on the brakes Make sure the vehicle is properly blocked after deactivation of the system 1 To close the brake pads after finishing the maintenance service work on the brakes use UP DOWN button to select Activate Brake from Select Function menu and press Y bu...

Page 21: ...me caution during the whole bleeding process as the pressure of pump bleed screw will be up to 100 bar 1 Connect a charger to vehicle battery 2 Prepare at least 2 0 liters of brake fluid and pour the liquid into brake fluid accumulator 3 Connect the fluid accumulator to brake s master cylinder with the accumulator tube 4 Plug the device to vehicle DLC and turn ignition on 5 Use UP DOWN button to s...

Page 22: ...dicating battery low comes up as below If the voltage stays at a low level the device is not able to proceed with the service work So stop the service by holding N button for at least 1 second and an Operation failed message comes up 7 Follow onscreen instructions to complete the first phase of operation Connect filling and bleeding unit Set pressure 2 0 2 5 bar Wait until the pressure has built u...

Page 23: ...ss Y button to move to phase 4 13 Following instructions on device screen to finish the fourth phase Reduce pressure at filling and bleeding unit to 0 bar Turn off filling and bleeding equipment Leave filling and bleeding unit connected Wait until the pressure drops If the filling and bleeding unit has a shutoff valve close it Switch on filling and bleeding unit 14 Press Y button to continue with ...

Page 24: ... 5 times as instructed 23 Follow onscreen instructions to finish the eighth phase Hold bleeder hose tight 24 Press Y button to continue 25 Follow onscreen instructions to finish the ninth phase Close bleeder screw at front left brake caliper Open bleeder screw at front right brake caliper Operate brake pedal at least 5 times and release again pump Stop pumping once the brake fluid flows out free o...

Page 25: ... l If the operation is not carried out successfully an Operation Failed message shows Repeat the process to try again 33 Press any key or wait a few seconds to return F Inspect Brake Air If brake system fails only the front wheels are braked via a separate hydraulic circuit without brake servo assistance The Inspect Brake Air is to ensure that no air is present in the separate hydraulic circuit Im...

Page 26: ...nicating with the vehicle And follow onscreen instructions to finish the second phase of operation The brake system pressure reservoir is OK Check fill status of rear wheel brake circuits 6 Press Y button or gently actuate and then release the brake pedal as instructed to continue 7 Wait a few seconds while the device is communicating with the vehicle And follow onscreen instructions to finish the...

Page 27: ...cified pressure range of current phase 11 Operate the brake pedal gently to raise the pressure to 4 5 5 5 bar and hold it for 5 seconds as instructed Inspect Brake Air 2 3 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 1 2 1 Increase brake pressure slowly and evenly 2 Brake pressure must not rise beyond the specified range Inspect Brake Air 2 2 3 Actual value should be within t...

Page 28: ...ing screens come up prompting you to repeat the process to try again prompt screen to be continued 12 Continue to operate the pedal gently to increase the pressure to 9 5 10 5 bar and keep it for 5s Inspect Brake Air 4 5 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 1 2 1 Brake pressure must not rise beyond the specified range 2 Repeat the process 3 Press Y or gently actuate a...

Page 29: ...l to continue If NO press N 15 Press Y button or gently actuate and then release the pedal to continue and the device starts to communicate with the vehicle 16 Use UP DOWN button to view onscreen prompts prompt screen to be continued 17 Press Y button and following screen shows Inspect Brake Air 0 1 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 1 2 1 Increase brake pressure sl...

Page 30: ...ress Y button or gently operate the pedal to continue and the device starts to communicate with the vehicle 21 Use UP DOWN button to view onscreen prompts prompt screens to be continued Inspect Brake Air 7 8 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 1 3 1 Increase brake pressure slowly and evenly 2 At 10 bar the brake pedal counterforce is reduced but Inspect Brake Air 2 3...

Page 31: ...el brake circuit HZ1 primary brake circuit 25 Press Y button or gently actuate and then release the pedal to continue and the device starts to communicate with the vehicle 26 Use UP DOWN button to view onscreen prompts prompt screens to be continued Inspect Brake Air 11 8 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 3 3 be within the black range and be held for 5s 5 Y Con N R...

Page 32: ...m fill status is OK 30 Press Y button or gently actuate and then release the pedal to complete the air inspection service and following screen shows Inspect Brake Air 23 4 bar 0 25 Hold pressure within black range for 5s Inspect Brake Air 1 The test is OK 2 No air is in brake system 3 End of test Inspect Brake Air 2 3 needs to be applied further 3 Brake pressure must not rise beyond the specified ...

Page 33: ...U information use UP DOWN button to select ECU Information from Select Function menu and press Y button to confirm 2 View retrieved information on device screen Select Function 7 7 5 Change Brake Fluid 6 Change Brake Air 7 ECU Information Inspect Brake Air 1 Fail to inspect brake system for air 2 Function of SBC is not assured Inspect Brake Air 3 Please repeat the process ...

Page 34: ...r or download Maxi Link from our website www auteltech com 2 Download the latest update file from our website www auteltech com and save it in your computer disk 3 Follow onscreen instructions on your computer to install Maxi Link 4 Launch Maxi Link and start the update application by selecting EPB Service Tools EST201 5 Connect the EST201 to computer with the USB cable supplied Select Function MB...

Page 35: ... was altered or repaired by anyone other than the Manufacturer s Service Center 3 Autel shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use misuse or mounting of the brake tool Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you 4 All information in this manual is based on the latest information a...

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