Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Remove
Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
- Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove
and Install).
- Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Service
Mode. See Release Parking Brake Using Toolbox.
- Using a flat head screwdriver, compress the brake
piston by carefully pushing the caliper away from the
brake rotor.
- Remove the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear
caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
- Remove the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear
brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
- Remove the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear
brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
- Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH rear
caliper on the body.
- Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper.
- Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
- Brush the LH rear brake caliper and LH rear brake
caliper bracket anti rattle springs with soapy water.
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Install
Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
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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
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V) must be w
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Use narrow-width tape to carefully mark the location of the secondary
seal around the door.
Caution:
Make sure that the edge of the tape accurately follows the edge of the
seal.
Release the ends of the door secondary seal from the ends of the inner
bel