Advanced Bosch Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush (Maintenance)
Correction code 33038713 FRT 1.08 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.
- 1080579-00-A - POWER PROBE BRAKE BLEEDER 4.0
- 1080578-00-B - Brake Bleed Adapter M3/Y
Procedure
- Review the bleeder service tool profile.
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Place the vehicle on the
2-post lift.
TIpEnsure the vehicle is not charging.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the vehicle and remove all four wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Lower the vehicle to a working height.
- Locally connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
- Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir breather cap and remove the cap.
- Add clean brake fluid to the full level in the bleeder reservoir.
- Add clean brake fluid to the MAX level in the reservoir.
- Install the pressure bleeder adapter onto the vehicle brake reservoir.
- Connect power supply to the bleeder tool, and then turn the bleeder tool on.
- Set the brake bleed reservoir pressure to 30 PSI, and then attach the brake bleed reservoir to the brake bleed adapter.
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Bleed the LH front
caliper.
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Bleed the RH rear caliper.
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Repeat step 13 for the RH front caliper.
NoteFor the RH front caliper, select PHASE_2_RL_AND_FR_WHEELS when performing the routine.
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Repeat step 14 for the LH rear caliper.
NoteFor the RH front caliper, select PHASE_2_RL_AND_FR_WHEELS when performing the routine.
- Turn off and remove the pressure brake bleeder kit from the vehicle.
- Check the brake fluid level and top off as necessary.
- Install the service brake reservoir cap.
- In Toolbox, click on the Actions/Autodiag tab, and then search for "PROC_DPB_ESP_REPAIR-BLEED".
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Click PROC_DPB_ESP_REPAIR-BLEED, check ALSO_BLEED_ESP
and select PHASE_3_PFS, click Runto start
the routine.
NotePump the brake pedal while the routine runs with an interval of 2/3 seconds between pressing and releasing the pedal. Close the routine once it is succeeded.
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Click PROC_DPB_ESP_REPAIR-BLEED, check ALSO_BLEED_ESP
and select PHASE_4_INTERNAL, click Runto
start the routine.
NoteClose the routine once it is succeeded.
- Remove the absorbent material from underneath the brake booster assembly and the reservoir area.
- Press the brake pedal several times to verify proper feel and action.
- Disconnect the laptop.
- Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
- Install all four wheels and lower the vehicle. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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Perform a road test to make
sure there is proper pedal feel and brake performance.
NoteAdd test drive correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.