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Tesla Model X: Brake Pads - Park Brake - Set (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model X 2015-2024 Service Manual / Brakes / Brake Pads - Park Brake - Set (Remove and Replace)

Note: In the event of a stuck caliper or motor failure, refer to one of these procedures to release the caliper:

  • Rear Park Brake Caliper Release
  • Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through Calipers
  • Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through ECU
Removal
  1. Remove both rear wheels (refer to procedure).
  2. Release the electric park brake.
  3. Remove the retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.

     Brake Pads - Park Brake - Set (Remove and Replace)

  4. Remove the brake pads from the caliper.

     Brake Pads - Park Brake - Set (Remove and Replace)

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

  • Thoroughly clean the caliper pad slides with locally-accepted brake cleaner and ensure that the brake pads move freely. Caution: Reinstall the brake pads without any copper paste or lubricant.
  • Perform the park brake burnishing procedure (refer to procedure).

Brake Pads - Park Brake - Burnishing

Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and only perform such maneuvers in a suitable location such as a nonresidential side street with little to no traffic. Caution: Do not perform this procedure on a vehicle that has new rotors unless they have gone through a burnishing procedure.
  1. On the touchscreen, select Controls > Driving, then select the "Low" regenerative braking level.
  2. Drive the vehicle approximately 35 mph (55 kph) on a straight road.
  3. Press and hold the Park button on the gear selector, releasing at 10 mph (15 kph).
  4. Repeat this procedure 3 times, waiting at least 20 seconds between applications.
  5. Reset the regenerative braking level if it was originally set to "Standard".