Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
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WARNING: Properly functioning braking systems
are critical to ensure safety. If you experience a
problem with the brake pedal, brake calipers, or
any component of a Model S braking system,
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Whenever Model S is moving and your foot is off the
accelerator, regenerative braking slows down the vehicle
and feeds any surplus power back to the Battery. By
anticipating your stops and reducing
To engage the parking brake, touch Controls > Safety >
Parking Brake. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Use the touchscreen to manually release the parking
brake (which also shifts Model S in
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Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1065399-00-A
Skin Wedge Tool
Removal
If equipped, remove
Removal
Remove rear window glass (refer to procedure)
Remove waterproof tape to expose nuts.
Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid
clarity.
Remove nuts (x2) securing regulator to door upper fixed mounting
(torque 10 Nm).