Tesla Model 3: Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

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).
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- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH
front knuckle.
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- Remove the bolts that attach the LH front caliper to the LH front
knuckle, remove the caliper from the knuckle, and allow the caliper to hang
from an S-hook.
Torque 94 Nm
- Use the caliper spreader tool to push the caliper pistons to the fully
open position.

- Remove the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub, and then
remove the brake rotor from the hub.
Torque 5 Nm

Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
- Press the brake pedal at least 5 times to seat the pads against the
rotor.
Warning: Always check that the brake pads are seated correctly
before driving the vehicle
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Use Toolbox to check the braking system.
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Perform a road test using a series of panic stops to make sure there is
proper pedal feel and brake performance.
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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
Shield - Dust - Brake - Rear - LH - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
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Remove
Remove the center console lower rear panel. See
Panel - Lower Rear - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the center console air vent panel. See
Panel - Air Vent - Center Console (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x6) that attach the center
Carrier Assembly - Charge Port - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1507 (NA)
(1076921-00-B)
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1587 (EMEA)
(1076921-00-A)