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

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

Install

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper bracket.

Tip: During installation, press the brake pad away from the brake rotor.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper. Note: Mate the brake pad spring clips to the LH rear caliper cutouts.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Position the LH rear caliper on the LH rear caliper bracket.

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Install the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket. Torque 90 Nm

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Install the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket. Torque 47.5 Nm

  Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) - Install

  1. Install the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
  2. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for the RH rear brake pads.
  3. Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  4. Lower the vehicle, and then shift the vehicle into Park.
  5. Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
  6. Perform a test drive and burnish the brakes. See Brake Pads - Burnishing.

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