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Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

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

 Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Kit, EPB Release, Handheld (1134520-00-A)

XP-10 Power Supply, XP-10 (1129348-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  2. Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Service Mode. See Release Parking Brake Using Toolbox.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket. Torque 26.5 Nm
  2. Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH rear brake caliper on the body.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the brake pads from the LH rear brake caliper bracket.

Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the caliper abutment clips from the LH rear brake caliper bracket.
  2. Repeat step 1 through step 10 for the RH rear brake pad removal.

Install

  1. Install the caliper abutment clips.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the abutment clips.
  2. Install the brake pads on the LH rear brake caliper bracket.

Tip: During installation, press the brake pads toward the brake rotor.

Note: Use the caliper spreader tool to push the caliper piston back into the caliper, if more room is needed.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Base Brakes) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket. Torque 26.5 Nm
  2. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  3. Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the RH rear brake pad installation.
  4. Apply the parking brake by touching the Park button on the touchscreen.
  5. Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
  6. Check the brake fluid level and top off the brake fluid reservoir, if necessary.
  7. 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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