{"id":10682,"date":"2026-09-30T10:38:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10682"},"modified":"2026-10-09T02:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:56:53","slug":"autool-bt10-electronic-parking-brake-release-tool","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-bt10-electronic-parking-brake-release-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL BT10 10\u201314V Electronic Parking Brake Release Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Release or Apply a Stuck Electronic Parking Brake Directly<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The BT10 runs from a 10\u201314 V service battery and drives a confirmed EPB motor in either direction, so a locked parking brake can be released for towing, workshop moves or rear brake work. It is a temporary actuation tool, not a diagnostic or repair tool.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>10\u201314 V DC<\/li>\n<li>Bidirectional Motor Drive<\/li>\n<li>~1 s Auto Stop<\/li>\n<li>5 A Replaceable Fuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Release and Apply Control<\/h5>\n<p>A rocker switch drives the EPB motor in either direction to disengage the brake or re-engage it after a move.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Works When the System Will Not<\/h5>\n<p>When a sensor, control module, wiring or power fault keeps the EPB locked, the BT10 actuates the motor directly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Timed Output<\/h5>\n<p>Each apply or release command stops after about one second.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Layered Protection<\/h5>\n<p>Reverse-polarity protection, overcurrent control, a power-on self-check with green status light, and a replaceable fast-blow fuse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Less Force on Brake Parts<\/h5>\n<p>Avoids dragging a car with the brake applied or forcing apart caliper components during pad and caliper service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>BT10 main unit<\/li>\n<li>Red and black battery clamp lead<\/li>\n<li>EPB output lead<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/b054534cb38350d28928df44.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL BT10 EPB release tool with battery clamps, EPB connector lead, fuses, user manual and retail box\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>BT10 package contents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Check the setup<\/b><span>Prepare a fully charged service battery, confirm 10\u201314 V DC and check that the fuse is intact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect service power<\/b><span>Red clamp to positive, black to negative; the indicator lights when power is normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the EPB motor<\/b><span>With the vehicle secured, connect the output lead to the confirmed EPB drive terminals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse release or brake<\/b><span>Select the direction on the rocker switch, watch the caliper, and let go once it reaches its end position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Verify and diagnose<\/b><span>Confirm the brake state, secure the vehicle, and continue diagnosis with a suitable scan tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Connections, fuse and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/5f199cc3a2d0894fb23152a9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BT10 user manual (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Wrong terminals or polarity can drive the actuator the opposite way. Stop at once if the response is not what you expect and recheck the connection.<\/li>\n<li>Replace the fuse only with the same type and rating; never fit a higher-rated fuse.<\/li>\n<li>Do not connect or disconnect with the ignition on or the engine running.<\/li>\n<li>For trained or qualified personnel. Secure the vehicle against movement before working on the brake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the unit away from water, heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-faq\">\n<h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>Is the BT10 a permanent fix for an EPB fault?<\/summary>\n<p>No. It releases or applies the brake temporarily; the fault still needs diagnosis and repair with a compatible scan tool.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>What is the difference between braking and release mode?<\/summary>\n<p>Braking engages the EPB to hold the vehicle; release disengages it so the vehicle can be moved or serviced.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct EPB Motor Actuation:<\/strong> Temporarily release or re-engage a confirmed EPB motor for recovery, vehicle movement, or rear brake service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bidirectional Rocker Control:<\/strong> Drive the connected EPB motor in either direction from the rocker switch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approx. One-Second Output:<\/strong> Limit each apply or release command to about one second of tool output.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10\u201314 V Service Power:<\/strong> Power the tool from a 10\u201314 V DC service battery and connect its output lead to confirmed EPB drive terminals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protected Output Circuit:<\/strong> Use reverse-polarity protection, power-on indication, overcurrent control, and a replaceable 5 A fast-blow fuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[57],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10682","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-automotive-specialty-tools","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10682"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10682"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}