Tesla Model S: Rear Park Brake Caliper Release
Caution: This method
requires replacing the caliper. To release a stuck caliper without
damaging it, refer to either:
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Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through Calipers
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Park Brake Caliper - Release - Harness Tool - Through ECU
Release
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Remove the rear road wheels
(refer to procedure).
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Disconnect the electric parking brake caliper
harness connector.
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Remove the screws (x3) that secure the gearbox
housing to the caliper.
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Carefully remove the gearbox from the caliper.
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Using a suitable tool, rotate the caliper
piston lead screw clockwise until the brake rotor can spin freely.
Caution: Do not
reassemble the park brake caliper after detachment of the
caliper gearbox.
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that secure
the caliper to the knuckle (torque 57 Nm).
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Move the electric parking brake caliper
assembly aside.
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Remove the pad retaining pins and collect the
anti-rattle spring.
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Remove the brake pads from the caliper.
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Replace the brake pads on the opposite side of
the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal,
except for the following:
Note: Clean the
affected areas before installation.
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When installing, always replace fasteners (1004355-00-B or
later).
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After connecting the electric parking brake caliper harness,
wrap the connector seam with electrical tape to prevent dirt
ingress.
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Clean and lubricate the caliper slides, retaining pins, and
anti-rattle springs.
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Lubricate the pad back plates using suitable lubricant prior to
installation.
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Shift into Park to seat the pads on the parking brake.
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Perform the brake pads burnishing procedure
(refer to procedure).
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Perform this procedure on both sides of the vehic
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1030925-00-A ASY, RELEASE TOOL, EPB CONTROLLER REWORK
Chock the front wheels.
Remove the RH rea
Note: If the event of a
stuck caliper or motor failure, refer to one of these procedures to
release the caliper:
Rear Park Brake Caliper - Caliper Seized/Motor Failure - Release
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Procedure
Remove the front hub assembly
(refer to procedure).
Install the dust shield using the 2 existing
holes in the knuckle (torque 8 Nm).
Use a punch to mark the location of the 3rd
bolt hole onto the knuckle.