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
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Remove
Remove the touchscreen. See
Touchscreen (Remove and Replace).
Remove the screws that attach the center display housing to the
touchscreen, and then slide the center display housing from the touchscreen.
Torque 3 Nm
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of rem
Remove
Remove the drivers seat outer side cover. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
Carefully release the clips that attach the seat cushion and seat back
buttons to the driver seat backrest and cushion adjust switch, and then
remove the buttons from the outer