Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Remove

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

3. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.

4. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle.
5. Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH front caliper on the body.
6. Use a caliper spreader kit or similar tool to gently spread the brake pads apart.

7. Gently use a plastic trim tool to remove the brake pads from the LH front brake caliper.
8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 to remove the RH front brake pads.

Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

Install

1. Brush the LH front brake caliper and anti rattle springs with soapy water.

2. Apply a thin layer of copper grease to the left and right side edges of the LH front brake pads.

 Caution: Do not apply any grease to the back side of the brake pad.

3. Install the LH front brake pads on the LH front brake caliper.

 Tip: Push the pads toward the anti rattle springs, and then slide the pads onto the fixed pins.

4. Position the LH front brake caliper on the LH front knuckle, and then install new bolts that attach the caliper to the knuckle. Torque 94 Nm

5. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm
6. Install the LH front wheel. SeeWheel (Remove and Install).
7. Repeat step 1 through step 6 to install the RH front brake pads.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
10. Perform vehicle road test using a series of ABS-active stops and make sure proper brake pedal feel and performance is achieved.