24/01/2024 12:46:38

Clean And Lubricate Brake Calipers (Integrated Parking Brake)

Correction code 33013325 1.02 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

2024-1-24: Add caution on making sure the front brake pad clip is properly installed.

Warning

Wear respiratory protective equipment in addition to standard personal protective equipment when servicing brake components.

CAUTION

Do not mix brake pads, as they have worn specifically to their respective position within the caliper. Keep the inboard pad and the outboard pad separate and organized.

CAUTION

Apply lubricants sparingly and do not permit lubricants to contact rotors, brake pad friction surfaces, or rubber brake components, especially piston seals. Use a Tesla-approved brake cleaner and clean shop towels to remove mis-applied lubricants.

Note

Brake calipers in this procedure may not be the same color as those installed in a particular vehicle, however the actions to perform the service are the same regardless of caliper color.

This procedure describes a service performed when all four wheels have already been removed for another service, such as a winter tire to summer tire swap. If this procedure is to be performed standalone, then add the correction code 34012501 Wheels - Vehicle - Set (Remove & Install) to the Activity.

Perform these procedures in a manner that will be the least aggressive, considering the extent of corrosion. Only when those steps are not effective, escalate the action to be more aggressive.

Figure 1. Minimal corrosion, least aggressive to be effective

Figure 2. Maximum corrosion, escalate to as aggressive to be effective

For example:

First use a nylon brush to remove corrosion build-up from brake caliper components. If that is ineffective, escalate to a wire brush, and if that is still ineffective, escalate to a brake file.
CAUTION
Use the brake file in single, forward strokes. Do not apply so much force as to remove any coating or metal from the caliper or carrier. 3 to 4 firm strokes of the file should smooth out the surface.
First use a brake pad puller to remove any stuck brake pads before escalating to an air hammer with blunt chisel tip to break the pads free from the caliper.

Note

On severely corroded brake calipers, the rapid vibration of an air hammer can help break up the corrosion and loosen any guide pins and brake pads stuck within the caliper. Apply the blunt tip of the air hammer to the locations where the guide pins pass through the brake pads.

Figure 3. Legacy Model S caliper shown, Palladium vehicle calipers similar

Note

If the brake pads have worn to the point of replacement, or the condition of the pad is such that braking safety is affected, replace the pads. Clean and lubricate other brake components as originally intended.

Note

Replace any anti-rattle springs and bolts that are excessively corroded.

Procedure

Note

If the vehicle already has all four wheels removed for another service procedure, set the vehicle to Transport Mode and begin this procedure at step 8.

On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon), touch Suspension, press and hold the brake pedal and touch Jack to activate Jack Mode.
Remove the lug nut covers, if installed.
Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
Raise the vehicle on a 2-post lift only enough that the wheels no longer contact the floor.

Note
If performing this procedure as a Mobile Service, chock opposing wheels to prevent rollaway, service the front calipers, and then service the rear calipers.
Press and hold the brake pedal, then on the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon), touch Service, touch Towing, and then touch and hold the Transport Mode button until it turns blue to activate Transport Mode
Raise the vehicle to a working height.
Remove all four wheels.

Note
If performing this procedure as a Mobile Service, remove the front wheels.
Open the hood and remove the rear underhood apron.
Place absorbent material underneath the master cylinder and reservoir area.
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front jounce hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.
Release the tabs (x2) of the anti-rattle clips, and then remove the upper and lower brake pad anti-rattle clips from the LH front brake caliper.
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle, and then separate the caliper from the knuckle.

Note
Prevent the brake pads from falling out of the caliper.
Use an S-hook to hang the LH front caliper from the LH front upper control arm.

Note
Make sure that the LH front jounce hose is slack, and not kinked.
Slide the inboard brake pad inward and off of the guide pins, and then remove the pad from the LH front caliper. Repeat for the outboard pad.

CAUTION
Keep the inboard pad and the outboard pad separate and organized.
Use a brush and Tesla–approved brake cleaner to clean the guide pins, the piston faces, the inner surfaces of the front LH caliper, and the brake pad edges and surfaces that contact the caliper, and allow at least 1 minute to dry.

CAUTION
Make sure the run off does not contaminate the friction material.
Use a brush and soapy water to clean both anti-rattle springs.
Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to both brake pad's guide pin (x2) and piston (x2) contact points.

CAUTION
Wipe off any excess lubricant and thoroughly clean any friction material that might have been contaminated.

CAUTION
Make sure not to contaminate the piston seals or any rubber components of the caliper.
Install the outboard brake pad onto the LH front caliper guide pins and slide the pad outward to seat against the caliper pistons. Repeat for the inboard pad.

CAUTION
Do not mix the inboard and outboard brake pads, as they have worn specifically to their respective position within the caliper.
Install the upper and lower brake pad anti-rattle clips onto the LH front brake caliper, and then fasten the tabs (x2) that attach the clips to the caliper.

CAUTION
Make sure the brake pad clip rests on the brake pad bevel as pictured. Reposition or replace the brake pad clip as needed.
Remove the LH front caliper from the S-hook, remove the S-hook from the LH front upper contron arm, install the caliper onto the LH front knuckle, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the caliper to the knucle.
135 Nm (99.6 lbs-ft)
Install the LH front jounce hose bracket to the LH front knuckle, and then install the bolt that attaches the bracket to the knuckle.
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
Rotate the LH front rotor 180 degrees, and then use the Tesla-approved brake cleaner to clean any lubricant or debris from the rotor. Repeat.
Repeat step 10 through step 22 for the RH front caliper.
If performing this procedure as a Mobile Service, install the front wheels, and then remove the rear wheels.
Use a brush and Tesla–approved brake cleaner to clean dirt and debris from the outside of the LH rear caliper connector and LH EPB harness.
Pull the red tab, and then pull the red tab a second time to disconnect the LH EPB harness from the LH rear caliper connector.
Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear carrier, and then separate the caliper from the carrier.

Note
Prevent the brake pads from falling out of the carrier.
Use an S-hook to hang the LH rear caliper from the LH rear jounce hose bracket.

Note
Make sure that the LH rear jounce hose is slack, and not kinked.
Press the anti-rattle spring tabs to release the brake pads, and then remove the pads from the LH rear carrier.

CAUTION
Keep the inboard pad and the outboard pad separate and organized.
Use a brush and Tesla–approved brake cleaner to clean the abutment flats, the piston faces, the inner surfaces of the rear LH caliper and rear LH carrier, the anti-rattle springs, the brake pad edges and surfaces that contact the caliper or carrier, and allow at least 1 minute to dry.

CAUTION
Make sure the run off does not contaminate the friction material.
Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to the inboard brake pad's piston contact points and to the outboard brake pad's caliper contact points.

CAUTION
Wipe off any excess lubricant and thoroughly clean any friction material that might have been contaminated.
Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to the brake pad contact surface of the anti-rattle springs (x2).

CAUTION
Make sure not to contaminate the rotors, the piston seals or any rubber components of the caliper.

CAUTION
Wipe off any excess lubricant and thoroughly clean any friction surface that might have been contaminated.
"Hook" the brake pads into the anti-rattle spring tabs, and then install the pads into the LH rear carrier.

CAUTION
Do not mix the inboard and outboard brake pads, as they have worn specifically to their respective position within the caliper.
Remove the LH rear caliper from the S-hook, remove the S-hook from the LH rear jounce hose bracket, install the caliper onto the LH rear carrier, and then install the bolts (x2) that attach the caliper to the carrier.
26 Nm (19.2 lbs-ft)
Connect the LH EPB harness to the LH rear caliper connector, and then push the red tab to secure the connection.
Rotate the LH rear rotor 180 degrees, and then use the Tesla–approved brake cleaner to clean any debris from the rotor. Repeat.
Repeat step 25 through step 36 for the RH rear brake caliper.
Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir and remove the brake reservoir cap.
Check the brake fluid level and top off reservoir if necessary.

Note
If the brake fluid level is above the Max line, remove the extra fluid.
Install the brake reservoir cap.
Pump brake pedal a few times until the pedal feels firm.
Remove the absorbent material from underneath the master cylinder and reservoir area.
Install the rear underhood apron and close the hood.
If the vehicle already had all four wheels removed for another service procedure, return to that procedure. Otherwise, continue to the next step of this procedure.
Install all four wheels, and then lower the vehicle so that the wheels just contact the floor but do not support the weight of the vehicle.

Note
If performing this procedure as a Mobile Service, install the rear wheels.
Hold brake pedal and select park on UI to deactivate Transport Mode.
Lower the vehicle completely, and then final torque all wheel lug nuts.
175 Nm (129.1 lbs-ft)
Install the lug nut covers, if removed previously.
Remove the vehicle from the 2-post lift.
In areas where road salt is used, rinse the suspension components at each wheel with clean water.
On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Controls (vehicle icon), touch Suspension, press and hold the brake pedal and touch Medium to deactivate Jack Mode.
Perform a cautious short drive comprised of multiple firm brake pedal applications to dry wet brake pads and rotors, burnish the brake pads, and to verify braking performance.