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Front Brake Rotors - Calipers And Pads - Front Brake Caliper Sport - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Install new bolts (x2) (1088969-00-B) that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle.

    94 N.m (69.3 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: Mark with a paint pen. If used, remove the S-hook from the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
    • External Torx E18
    • Breaker bar
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602949Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
    G16602950Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Install the bolt that attaches the new LH front brake hose to the LH front brake caliper.

    42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 11 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602951Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the nut that attaches the LH front brake hose to body.

    6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602952Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install the nut that attaches the LH front brake line to the LH front brake hose.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm socket
    G16602953Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the knuckle.

    5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
    • 10 mm socket
    G16602954Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Remove the oil drain receiver from underneath the vehicle.
  7. Bleed the LH front caliper. See BRAKE FLUID BLEED - ONE CALIPER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Install the LH front wheel. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  11. Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.
  12. Perform a road test and burnish the brakes.
  13. Perform one  of the following:
    • If the brake pads were not replaced in this procedure, perform a road test using a series of aggressive stops and make sure that there is proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.
      NOTE: Add test drive correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
    • If the brake pads were replaced in this procedure, perform the brake pad burnishing procedure. See BRAKE PADS - BURNISHING .
      NOTE: Add the correction code for brake pad burnishing 33013000 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.