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
SEE MORE:
Caution:
Do not install base wheels onto vehicles with performance brakes, or
install performance wheels onto vehicles with base brakes. Base and performance
wheels have different offsets to accommodate base and performance brakes. Refer
to
Wheels for offset information.
Remove
Remove the wh
Remove
Remove the front fascia assembly. See
Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the connector from the battery backed siren.
Remove the bolt that attaches the battery backed siren to the front end
carrier, and then remove the siren from the vehicle.
Torque 12 Nm