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Rear Brake Rotors - Calipers And Pads - Brake Caliper, Grey, Rear-Left - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Install the LH rear brake caliper onto the LH rear knuckle, and then install new bolts to attach the caliper to the knuckle.

    83 N.m (61.2 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3 in extension
    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602976Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  2. Connect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.
    G16602977Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper.

    5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
    G16602978Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the hose to the LH rear brake caliper.

    42 N.m (31.0 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: The bolt and washers are captive in the new hose assembly.

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
    G16602979Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  5. Install the brake hose into the jounce hose bracket, and then install a new clip that attaches the brake hose to the jounce hose bracket.
    G16602980Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Install the brake line tube nut to the brake hose at the jounce hose bracket.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm socket
    G16602981Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Remove the oil drain from under the vehicle.
  8. Perform a brake fluid flush on the brakes. See BRAKE FLUID BLEED/FLUSH (MAINTENANCE) .
  9. 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.