2025-04-10

Brake Fluid Check (Test/Adjust)

Correction code 33031200 FRT 0.10 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.

  • 2025-04-10: Added torque values for different brake calipers.
  • 1510075-00-A BrakeStrip 100 Brake Fluid Test Strips

Procedure

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    CAUTION

    Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.

  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir and then remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  4. Remove the RH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the cover from the outer brake bleed valve of the RH front caliper.
  6. Loosen the brake bleed valve only enough to allow a drop of brake fluid to seep out, and then close the valve.
  7. Remove a brake test strip from the container, and then close the container.
  8. Touch the square pad of the test strip to the fluid, remove the test strip from the wheel, gently shake the test strip over a shop towel to remove excess brake fluid, and start a 90 second timer.
  9. After 90 seconds, compare the color of the test strip square pad to the color chart on the side of the container.
    • If the test strip square pad is darker than the 100 PPM color sample, a brake fluid bleed/flush is recommended.
    • If the test strip square pad is the same color, or lighter than the 30 PPM color sample, it is recommended to repeat this brake fluid check in 4 years.
    • If the test strip does not clearly fall into a color category, always assume the worse condition of the fluid.
  10. Record the test strip result and recommendation into the Public Notes field of the Job Line.
  11. Tighten the brake bleed valve.

    Mando brake calipers

    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)

    Hitachi brake calipers

    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)

    Brembo brake calipers

    18.5 Nm (13.6 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 11 mm socket
  12. Install the cover onto the outer brake bleed valve.
  13. Install the RH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  14. Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  15. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).