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Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Discs and Calipers / Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes) (Remove and Replace) / Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

Install

  1. Brush the LH front brake caliper and anti rattle springs with soapy water.

  Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

  1. 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.

  Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

  1. 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.

  Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

  1. 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

  Brake Pad Kit - Front (Sport Brakes)- Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm
  2. Install the LH front wheel. SeeWheel (Remove and Install).
  3. Repeat step 1 through step 6 to install the RH front brake pads.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
  6. 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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