Tesla Model S: Brake Pads - Park Brake - Burnishing
Warning: Be sure to comply
with all local traffic safety laws and only perform such maneuvers in a
suitable location such as a nonresidential side street with little to no
traffic.
Caution: Do not perform this
procedure on a vehicle that has new rotors unless they have gone through
a burnishing procedure.
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On the touchscreen, select Controls >
Driving, then select the "Low" regenerative braking level.
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Drive the vehicle approximately 35 mph (55 kph) on a
straight road.
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Press and hold the Park button on the gear selector,
releasing at 10 mph (15 kph).
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Repeat this procedure 3 times, waiting at least 20
seconds between applications.
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Reset the regenerative braking level if it was
originally set to "Standard".
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has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle
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Model S monitors the area in front of it for the presence
of an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or
pedestrian. If a collision is considered likely unless you
take immediate corrective action, Forward Collision
Warning is designed to sound a chime and highlight the
vehicle in fron
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1021241-00-B
Subframe
Fixture, Rear, MDLS