Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install
Install
- Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Tip:
During installation, press the brake pad away
from the brake rotor.
- Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper.
Note: Mate the brake pad spring clips to the LH
rear caliper cutouts.
- Position the LH rear caliper on the LH rear caliper
bracket.
- Install the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear
caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
Torque 90 Nm
- Install the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear
caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
Torque 47.5 Nm
- Install the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear
caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
- Repeat steps 4 to 6 for the RH rear brake pads.
- Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove
and Install).
- Lower the vehicle, and then shift the vehicle into
Park.
- Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the
brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
- Perform a test drive and burnish the brakes. See
Brake Pads - Burnishing.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the front LH wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH fron
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Serv
Remove
Note: This procedure is applicable to both Model 3 base and sport
brake dust shields.
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the b
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Procedure
Clean the installation surface of the spoiler with isopropyl alcohol
(IPA) wipes, and allow it to dry before continuing.
Note: Clean any moisture or contaminates that might be
present from rain or vehicle washing, otherwise this might result in poor
adhesion of the rear spoiler.
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high voltage systems and components.
Do not redistr