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Tesla Model 3: Brake Pads - Burnishing

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Discs and Calipers / Brake Pads - Burnishing

Brake Pads - Burnishing

Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and only perform maneuvers in a suitable location where such activity is legal, with little to no traffic

Procedure

  1. On the touchscreen, touch Controls→ Driving → Regenerative Braking → Low.
  2. Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 mph - 55 mph (80 kph - 90 km/h) on a straight road.
  3. Apply moderate, consistent pressure to the brake pedal to slowly deaccelerate the vehicle, releasing at 10 mph (15 km/h).
  4. Repeat this procedure 6 times, waiting at least 30 seconds between applications.
  5. Return the regenerative braking to the previous state, if necessary,

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