Clean And Lubricate Brake Calipers (Non-Performance Brakes) (Maintenance): Procedure

NOTE: If the vehicle already has the front wheels removed for another service procedure, set the vehicle to Transport Mode and begin this procedure at step 4.

Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
NOTE: If performing this procedure as a Mobile Service, chock opposing wheels to prevent roll away, service the front calipers, and then service the rear calipers.
Remove the front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Turn the front wheel hubs to point fully right.
Use the appropriate pin punch to remove the retaining pins and anti-rattle spring from the LH front caliper.

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Remove the brake pads from the LH front caliper.
CAUTION: Keep the inboard pad and the outboard pad separate and organized.

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Use a caliper spreader to expand the brake pads and compress the pistons back into the LH front caliper.

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Use a brush and Tesla-approved brake cleaner to clean the abutment flats, the piston faces, the inner surfaces of the LH front caliper, the retaining pins, the anti-rattle springs, the abutment springs/clips, and the brake pad edges and surfaces that contact the caliper.
CAUTION: Make sure not to contaminate the friction material.

NOTE: Abutment flats

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NOTE: Anti-rattle spring

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NOTE: Retaining pins

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Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to the abutment flats in the LH front caliper.
CAUTION: Make sure not to contaminate the piston seals or any rubber components of the caliper.
Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to the brake pad edges that contact the abutment flats.
CAUTION: Do not apply any lubricant to the back of the brake pads, and make sure not to contaminate the friction material.

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Install the brake pads into the LH front caliper.
CAUTION: Do not mix brake pads, as they have worn specifically to their respective position within the caliper.

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Apply a thin layer of Tesla-approved brake caliper lubricant to the retaining pins in the LH front caliper.

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Use the appropriate pin punch to install the anti-rattle spring and retaining pins into the LH front caliper.

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Rotate the LH front rotor 180 degrees, and then use the Tesla-approved brake cleaner to clean any lubricant or debris from the rotor. Repeat.
Turn the front wheel hubs to point fully left, and then repeat step 4 through 13 for the RH front caliper.
Turn the front wheel hubs to center.
If the vehicle already had the front wheels removed for another service procedure, return to that procedure. Otherwise, continue to the next step of this procedure.
Install the front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
Pump the brake pedal until firm.
In areas where road salt is used, rinse the suspension components at each wheel with clean water.
Perform a cautious short drive comprised of multiple firm brake pedal applications to dry wet brake pads and rotors, and to verify braking performance.