Tesla Model 3: Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install
Install
- Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper
bracket.
Tip:
During installation, press the brake pad away
from the brake rotor.
- Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper.
Note: Mate the brake pad spring clips to the LH
rear caliper cutouts.
- Position the LH rear caliper on the LH rear caliper
bracket.
- Install the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear
caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
Torque 90 Nm
- Install the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear
caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
Torque 47.5 Nm
- Install the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear
caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
- Repeat steps 4 to 6 for the RH rear brake pads.
- Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove
and Install).
- Lower the vehicle, and then shift the vehicle into
Park.
- Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the
brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
- Perform a test drive and burnish the brakes. See
Brake Pads - Burnishing.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the front LH wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH fron
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Use Toolbox to place the vehicle into EPB Serv
Remove
Note: This procedure is applicable to both Model 3 base and sport
brake dust shields.
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the b
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Remove
Remove the wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
Place the wheel on the tire changer, with the
outside of the wheel facing up.
Insert the center cl
Perform a penthouse coolant leak test. See
Penthouse Coolant Leak Test.
Remove the plugs from the hoses.
Connect the rear powertrain supply hose to the RH side of the HV battery,
and the rear drive unit inverter inlet hose to the LH side of the HV battery.
Move the coolant drain to under the