Tesla Model 3: 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
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Service
Mode. See Release Parking Brake Using Toolbox.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear brake
caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket.
Torque 26.5 Nm
Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH rear brake
caliper on the body.
Remove the brake pads from the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Remove the caliper abutment clips from the LH rear
brake caliper bracket.
Repeat step 1 through step 10 for the RH rear brake
pad removal.
Install
Install the caliper abutment clips.
Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the
abutment clips.
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.
Install the bolts that attach the LH rear brake
caliper to the LH rear brake caliper bracket.
Torque 26.5 Nm
Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Repeat step 1 through step 5 for the RH rear brake
pad installation.
Apply the parking brake by touching the Park
button on the touchscreen.
Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the
brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
Check the brake fluid level and top off the brake
fluid reservoir, if necessary.
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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Install
Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
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Remove
Open the RH rear door.
Fold down the armrest.
Use a plastic trim tool to release the cup holder from the locking tabs.
Lift up on the cup holder and remove it from the vehicle.
Install
Install a new cup holder into the armrest.
Note: Press firmly on the edges of th
Install
Connect the LH headlight ECU connector, and then position the ECU onto
the headlight.
Note: Position the seal to the headlight ECU, if necessary.
Note: Align the electrical connector to the headlight ECU, and then
close the locking tab while pushing the connector into the headlight ECU