2025-03-12

Brake Pipe Junction Block (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3303010102 FRT 0.75 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.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Brake Pipe Junction Block (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH rear brake line tube outer/inner nut
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 12 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 12 mm 6-point flare nut wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
 Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH rear junction block to the body
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  3. Remove the LH rear wheel arch liner. See Wheel Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Place the oil drain pan under the brake line junction block.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Raise the vehicle if necessary.
  5. Remove the LH rear brake line tube outer nut.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm 6-point flare nut wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  6. Remove the LH rear brake line tube inner nut.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm 6-point flare nut wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  7. Remove the black clip from the LH rear junction block.
  8. Release the brake lines from the LH rear junction block.
  9. Remove the nut that attaches the LH rear junction block to the body, and then remove the junction block.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench

Install

  1. Install the nut that attaches the LH rear junction block to the body.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  2. Position the brake lines into the LH rear brake junction block.
  3. Install the black clip to attach the brake lines to LH rear junction block
  4. Install the LH rear brake line tube inner nut.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm 6-point flare nut wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  5. Install the LH rear brake line tube outer nut.
    16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 12 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm 6-point flare nut wrench
    • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  6. Remove the oil drain from under the brake line junction block.
  7. Bleed the brake fluid for LH and RH rear calipers. See .
  8. Install the LH rear wheel arch liner. See Wheel Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the LH and RH rear wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  11. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  12. Remove the vehicle from the lift.
  13. Perform one of the following:
    • If the brake pads were not replaced in this procedure, perform a road test using a series of aggressive stops and make sure that there is proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.
      Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
      Note
      Add test drive correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
    • If the brake pads were replaced in this procedure, perform the brake pad burnishing procedure. See Brake Pads - Burnishing.
      Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
      Note
      Add the correction code for brake pad burnishing 33013000 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.