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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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
Open the front LH and front RH doors
Open the hood.
Place wheel chocks on both rear wheels.
Put vehicle in Neutral.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the dr
Remove
Remove the 2nd row LH seat back assembly. See
Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Install).
Release the tabs that attach the pivot sleeve to the seat back assembly
pivot pin, and then remove the sleeve from the pin.