Tesla Model 3: 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
- On the touchscreen, touch Controls→
Driving → Regenerative Braking
→ Low.
- Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 mph - 55 mph (80 kph - 90 km/h) on
a straight road.
- Apply moderate, consistent pressure to the brake pedal to slowly
deaccelerate the vehicle, releasing at 10 mph (15 km/h).
- Repeat this procedure 6 times, waiting at least 30 seconds between
applications.
- Return the regenerative braking to the previous state, if necessary,
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Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the brake pad retaining pins that attach the anti-rattle spring
from the LH front brake caliper.
Remove the front
Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Remove
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH front whee
SEE MORE:
HV Header - Inverter - Rear Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Extractor, Drive Unit HV Header, Model 3
(1142608-00-B)
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Windshield (Remove and Install)-Remove
Remove
Open all doors and lower all windows.
Open the hood.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and
Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. S