Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install
Install
- Brush the LH front brake caliper and anti rattle
springs with soapy water.
- Apply a thin layer of copper grease to the left and
right side edges of the LH front brake pads.
Caution:
Do not apply any grease to the back side of the
brake pad.
- Install the LH front brake pads on the LH front
brake caliper.
Tip:
Push the pads toward the anti rattle springs,
and then slide the pads onto the fixed pins.
- Position the LH front brake caliper on the LH front
knuckle, and then install new bolts that attach the
caliper to the knuckle.
Torque 94 Nm
- Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake
hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
- Install the LH front wheel. SeeWheel (Remove and
Install).
- Repeat step 1 through step 6 to install the RH front
brake pads.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads
against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels
firm.
- Perform vehicle road test using a series of
ABS-active stops and make sure proper brake pedal feel
and performance is achieved.
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Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove
and Install).
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Remove
Note: This procedure applies only to the RH side. The LH rear
reflex lens is part of the charge port.
Apply masking around the RH rear reflex lens.
Use a plastic trim tool to release the clips that attach the RH rear
reflex lens to the body, and then remove the RH rear reflex lens f
Install
Wipe up any spilled coolant
Caution: Spilled coolant can create an
electrical path.
O-rings in good condition
Make sure that the o-rings are not damaged and that they are properly
seated in the connector groove prior to inserting the tube into the power
conversion system. R