Tesla Model 3 Rear Brake Pad Replacement

Is your Tesla brake feeling soft and weak due to a faulty rear brake pad? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the rear brake pads of your Tesla. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to replace the rear brake pads and rotors on Tesla Model 3.

What you will need

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• Tesla Model 3 Rear Brake Pads
• Jack Stand
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stand
• Torque Wrench
• Penetrating Fluid
• Female Torx Socket Set

Procedure

1. Park the Tesla on level ground. 
2. Loosen the lug nuts but do not remove them yet.
3. Jack up the vehicle and secure it with jack stands. Place wheel chocks on the wheel on the opposite side to prevent the vehicle from rolling. In the next step, we will be releasing the parking brakes, which can lead to the vehicle rolling off if it is not secured. 
4. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the brake pad and rotor and push the brake pad back to push the piston back into the brake caliper. 
5. Put the vehicle in service mode or what is also known as tow mode by going to the SERVICE section on the touchpad. Pry out the red clip, then press and pull the connector.  
6. Remove two 13mm bolt on the back of the brake caliper. 
7. Remove the brake caliper from the rotor.
8. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.
9. Remove two 17mm bolts on the back of the brake caliper bracket.
10. Remove one 10mm set bolt that secures the rotor to the wheel hub.
11. Remove the rotor from the vehicle. If the rotor is rusted, it may help to spray penetrating fluid.
12. Install the new rotor, brake caliper bracket, and brake pads in reverse order.
13. Torque all bolts to specification.

Torque Specifications

• Lug nuts: 130 lbf-ft
• Brake caliper bolts: 40 lbf-ft
• Brake caliper bracket bolts: 100 lbf-ft

Estimated torque values. Contact Tesla and verify.

We hope you find the Tesla Model 3 Rear Brake Pad Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Tesla.