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

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. Place the vehicle into "Towing" mode.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove all four wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  6. Disconnect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.
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  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper.

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

    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 10 mm socket
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  8. Position the oil drain under the rear LH brake hose.
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the flexible brake hose to the brake caliper.
    NOTE: The bolt and washers (x2) are captive and cannot be reused. Replace the hose assembly if the bolt is loosened or removed.

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 11 mm 12-point deep socket
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  10. Remove the brake line tube nut from the brake hose at the jounce hose bracket. Allow the fluid to drain.

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

    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 12 mm socket
    G16602971Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Release and discard the clip that attaches the brake hose to the jounce hose bracket, and then remove the hose from the bracket.
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  12. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle, and then remove the caliper from the vehicle.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 3 in extension
    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    G16602974Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
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