Brake Lines - Pipe Assembly, Front Brake - Remove And Install: Notes

Last modified: 23/05/2024 07:06:03

Fig 1: Front Brake Lines Assembly Component Location

Courtesy of TESLA, INC.

NOTE: See PERSONAL PROTECTION to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BRAKE LINES - PIPE ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKE (REMOVE AND INSTALL)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Bolts that secure the supermanifold to A/C line assembly to the HVAC assembly	22 N.m (16.2 lbs-ft)	6 in extension Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver 13 mm socket Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
Bolts on the both sides of the shock tower brace	55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft)	15 mm deep socket Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
Nuts that attach the brake lines to the hydraulic control unit	16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft)	12 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter	Reuse
Bolts that secure the front harness ground terminal	8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench 2 in extension	Reuse/Replace
Nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose	16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft)	12 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter	Reuse
Nuts that attach the bottom side and the top side sill brake line tubes to the front brake pipe junction block	16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft)	12 mm socket Ratchet/torque wrench 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter	Reuse

CAUTION: Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.

NOTE: Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.