2025-01-28

Brake Pad Kit - Rear (Sport Brakes) \(Remove and Replace\)

Correction code 33010812 0.54 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.

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Note
For detailed brake specifications, see Brakes.

Remove

  1. Prepare the vehicle for lifting. See GUID-0ECF2493-88F6-48E9-ADBB-9AE1D52E217C.html.
  2. Enable Service Mode through the touchscreen. See Service Mode.
  3. Unlock the vehicle Gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  4. Put the vehicle in EPB Service Mode: on the touchscreen, under Vehicle Info, touch Chassis, under Chassis, touch Brakes, and then in the diagram, touch EPB Service Mode.
  5. Read the text displayed, and under Parameters, from the Action target drop-down menu, select BOTH, from the Action type drop-down menu, select START, and then touch Run.
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    CAUTION
    The vehicle may roll freely while the vehicle is in EPB Service Mode.
  6. Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear caliper to caliper bracket bolt.
  8. Remove the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
  9. Remove the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear caliper bracket.
  10. Use an S-hook to hang the LH rear caliper on the body.
  11. Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper.
  12. Remove the brake pad from the LH rear brake caliper carrier.
  13. Use brake cleaner to clean the LH rear brake caliper and LH rear brake caliper bracket anti rattle springs.
  14. Repeat steps 7 through 13 on the RH side of the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper carrier.
  2. Install the brake pad on the LH rear brake caliper.
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    Note
    Mate the brake pad spring clips to the LH rear caliper cutouts.
  3. Position the LH rear caliper.
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    CAUTION
    To prevent damage to the flexible brake hose, make sure that the brake hose can bend forward and does not make contact with the wheel arch liner when the vehicle is lowered.
  4. Install the lower bolt that attaches the LH rear caliper to the LH rear caliper carrier (torque 71 Nm).
  5. Install the upper bolt that attaches the LH rear caliper to the LH rear caliper carrier (torque 34 Nm).
  6. Install the rubber cap that covers the upper LH rear caliper to caliper carrier bolt.
  7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the RH rear brake caliper.
  8. Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  9. Lower the vehicle, and then shift the vehicle into Park to exit EPB Service Mode.
  10. Pump the brake pedal to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
  11. Check the brake fluid level and top off as necessary
  12. Perform a road test and burnish the brakes. See Brake Pads - Burnishing.
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    Note
    Ensure proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.
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    Note
    Add correction code 33013000 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.