Some things shouldn't be proprietary. This includes replacing brake pads.
11/16/25
On any level. Although Hyundai support the mandated J2534 standard (in the US) you do “need a subscription to Hyundai’s J2534 Diagnostic Tool Software, which costs $60 a week (or less over longer time blocks)” in order to use the interface.
Replacing Brake Pads on a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Requires a Professional Mechanic’s Login