Brake Fluid Bleed - One Caliper
Correction code 33031102 0.36 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.
- 2024-07-05: Corrected torque figures for brake caliper bleed valves.
- 2024-05-13: Removed steps for running TEST-SELF-VCFRONT_X_BRAKE-FLUID-LEVEL routine.
- 2024-01-30: Corrected torque figure differentiation for rear brake caliper bleed valves and updated various step references in the procedure.
- 2023-12-19: Removed unnecessary step.
- 2023-12-08: Updated brake stiffness routine.
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.
NoteDispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.
- Review the bleeder service tool profile.
- Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel for the caliper to be bled. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Lower the vehicle to a working height.
- In Toolbox, type "bleed" into the search field and click Actions.
- Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir breather cap and remove the cap.
- Add clean brake fluid to the MAX level in the reservoir.
- Attach the pressure cap to the reservoir.
- Set the pressure to 30 PSI.
- Perform the rest of this procedure according to the caliper you are bleeding.
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Remove the caliper outer bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve.
NoteHang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
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In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
- For the front LH and rear RH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FL-RRChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FL-RR.
- For the front RH and rear LH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FR-RLChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FR-RL.
- Open the outer bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper.
- Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
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Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill.
CAUTIONIf the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush.
- Repeat step 11through step 14 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
- Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap.
- Repeat step 11 through step 14 for the inner bleed valve, and again for the outer bleed valve.
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Tighten the bleed valves:
Mando brake calipers
Hitachi brake calipers
Brembo brake calipers
- Go to step 28.
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Remove the caliper bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve.
NoteHang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
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In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
- For the front LH and rear RH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FL-RRChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FL-RR.
- For the front RH and rear LH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDSearch for routine in ToolboxChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FR-RLChassis / Brakes - Brake Bleed FR-RL.
- Open the bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper.
- Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
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Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill.
CAUTIONIf the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See Brake Fluid Bleed/Flush.
- Repeat step 20 through step 24 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
- Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap.
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Tighten the bleed valves:
Mando brake calipers
Hitachi brake calipers
Brembo brake calipers
- Refill the reservoir to MAX, and properly dispose of the catch bottle contents.
- Remove the pressure cap from the reservoir and install the reservoir cap.
- Press the brake pedal several times to verify proper feel and action.
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Using Toolbox 3:
- If the stiffness test fails because the minimum pressure was not reached, repeat the bleed procedure from step 4.
- Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Repeatedly press the brake pedal until it feels firm.
- Perform a road test using a series of panic stops to make sure there is proper pedal feel and brake performance.