Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)
XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Service
Mode. See Release Parking Brake Using Toolbox.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear brake
caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket.
Torque 26.5 Nm
Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH rear brake
caliper on the body.
Remove the brake pads from the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Remove the caliper abutment clips from the LH rear
brake caliper bracket.
Repeat step 1 through step 10 for the RH rear brake
pad removal.
Install
Install the caliper abutment clips.
Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the
abutment clips.
Install the brake pads on the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Tip:
During installation, press the brake pads toward
the brake rotor.
Note: Use the caliper spreader tool to push the
caliper piston back into the caliper, if more
room is needed.
Install the bolts that attach the LH rear brake
caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket.
Torque 26.5 Nm
Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the RH rear brake
pad installation.
Apply the parking brake by touching the Park
button on the touchscreen.
Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the
brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
Check the brake fluid level and top off the brake
fluid reservoir, if necessary.
Perform vehicle road test using a series of
ABS-active stops and make sure proper brake pedal
feel and performance is achieved
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH and RH rea
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Remove
Use a plastic trim tool to pry up along the inner edge of the mirror
cover.
Lift upward to release the tabs that attach the mirror cover to the LH
door mirror, and then remove the mirror cover.
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove
About the Battery
Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated
battery systems in the world. The most
important way to preserve the Battery is to
LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when
you are not using it. This is particularly
important if you are not planning to drive
Model 3 for several weeks. Wh