Tesla Model S: Braking and Stopping
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Driving / Braking and Stopping
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Braking Systems
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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Regenerative Braking
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
Parking Brake
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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Spring and Damper Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH rear wheelarch liner (refer to procedure).
Remove the parking brake caliper (refer to procedure).
Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolt that secures the upper link to the knuckle
(torque 140 Nm).
Support the rear suspensio
Jackshaft Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the RH driveshaft assembly (refer to procedure).
Release the bolts (x2) that secure the jackshaft to the drive
unit (torque 30 Nm).
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