Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Maintenance)
Correction code 33031202 FRT 0.90 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2024-06-07: Updated Brake Stiffness Test routine.
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Open LH front door
NotePush LH B-pillar door trigger to release
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Lower LH front window
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Raise and support vehicle
NoteSet air suspension to "Jack Mode"
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Remove LH front wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Loosen LH front wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove RH front wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Loosen RH front wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove LH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Loosen LH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove RH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
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Loosen RH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Raise vehicle fully
NoteSet to a comfortable working height, Lower to locks, Ensure locks engage on both sides to prevent tilting
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Remove RH front wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove LH front wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove LH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Remove RH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Lower vehicle to access frunk area
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Keep front suspension components free of contacting ground and surrounding items
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Open powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
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Remove rear underhood apron
Note9x clips
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Clean area around brake fluid reservoir and remove brake reservoir cap
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Check brake fluid level and top off reservoir if necessary
NoteIf level is above Max line, remove extra fluid
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Fill brake bleeder reservoir to full level
NoteUse only DOT 4 brake fluid
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Install pressure bleeder adapter onto reservoir
NoteAttach the brake reservoir hose to the brake adapter at this time
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Set pressure to 30psi
NoteConnect power supply to bleeder and turn on the power to set pressure to 30 psi
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Connect to vehicle using Toolbox 3.0
NoteVehicle OBD II connection is integrated into drivers lower IP cover, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to the vehicle, https://toolbox.teslamotors.com, Select connection status icon at top right corner, and select connect locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected)
- Select "Actions" tab and search for ‘"bleed"
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Remove bleeding valve covers and install the fluid catching bottle to LH front outer brake caliper bleeding valve before starting the ESP
Note2x covers
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Open the LH front outer brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFL and RR brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RRChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RR and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valve, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Open the LH front inner brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFL and RR brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RRChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RR and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valves, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Repeat the above steps untill clear fluid and no air bubbles come out of the LH front brake caliper bleeding valve
Note1x bleeding valve, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Finish bleeding on the outer valve, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Remove the fluid catching bottle, Torque LH front brake caliper bleeding valves and install covers
Note2x bleeding valves, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, 2x covers
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Remove bleeding valve covers and install the fluid catching bottle to RH front outer brake caliper bleeding valve before starting the ESP
Note2x covers
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Open the RH front outer brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFR and RL brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RLChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RL and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valve, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Open the RH front inner brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFR and RL brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RLChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RL and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valves, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Repeat the above steps untill clear fluid and no air bubbles come out of the RH front brake caliper bleeding valve
Note1x bleeding valve, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, Finish bleeding on the outer valve, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Remove the fluid catching bottle, Torque RH front brake caliper bleeding valves and install covers
Note2x bleeding valves, 11mm, 18.5 Nm, 2x covers
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Remove bleeding valve cover and install the fluid catching bottle to RH rear brake caliper bleeding valve before starting the ESP
Note1x cover
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Open the RH rear brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFL and RR brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RRChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RR and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Repeat the above step until clear fluid and no air bubbles come out of the RH rear brake caliper bleeding valve
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Remove the fluid catching bottle, Torque RH rear brake caliper bleeding valve and install cover
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x cover
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Remove bleeding valve cover and install the fluid catching bottle to LH rear brake caliper bleeding valve before starting the ESP
Note1x cover
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Open the LH rear brake caliper bleeding valve then Click the play button next to PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxFR and RL brake bleed procedureChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RLChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RL and select "Run" to start the ESP and then close the bleeding valve once the pump stops running
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Repeat the above step until clear fluid and no air bubbles come out of the LH rear brake caliper bleeding valve
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, Make sure valve is hand tight when closed
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Remove the fluid catching bottle, Torque LH rear brake caliper bleeding valve and install cover
Note1x bleeding valve, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x cover
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Turn off and remove pressure brake bleeder kit from vehicle
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Check brake fluid level and top off reservoir if necessary
NoteIf level is above Max line, remove extra fluid
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Install brake reservoir cap
- Pump brake pedal a few times to ensure pedal feels normal
- Select "Actions" tab and search for ‘"Stiffness"
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Select , TEST_BRAKE_X_STIFFNESS-TEST-SERVICESearch for routine in ToolboxIBST Stiffness Test - Service - BURNISHED/UNBURNISHEDChassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Stiffness Test click "Run", and allow routine to complete
NoteSelect "Submit" without additional input when prompted, Select "X" at top right of window to close once complete
- Disconnect Toolbox 3 from vehicle and remove laptop
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Install rear underhood apron
Note9x clips, Adjust windshield seal as required
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Close powered front trunk
NoteVia exterior switch or UI
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Install RH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install LH rear wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install LH front wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install RH front wheel
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Torque RH front wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Torque LH front wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Torque LH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Torque RH rear wheel nuts
Note6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
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Install RH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
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Install LH rear wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
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Install LH front wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
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Install RH front wheel cap
Note1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
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Remove vehicle from lift
NoteLower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
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Raise LH front window
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Close LH front door