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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Warning: To avoid
personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this
operation.
Warning: To avoid
personal injury, eye protection must be worn when performing this
operation.
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