Thanks, great and very informative video! One question: In the official (european) Tesla manual, they mention to replace those two threaded E18 (E20 in your case?) bolts for the front caliper with new ones. Is this just a precaution, or do you really need to replace those? Would love your take on this.
I'm glad you liked the video. Model Y vehicles have E18 bolts to mount the calipers. I grabbed a socket to check 2 different Model Y's right now. Thanks for catching that. I switched the socket to e18 but missed that video edit. When working at the dealership, I've never been handed bolts for the calipers by the parts department. When given a job at the dealership, the parts department supplies us with the required parts. Tesla dealership only replaces the caliper bolts if threads were damaged or if bolts are damaged. If the bolts torque down to specifications, you'll be safe. I've only replaced 3 sets of caliper bolts out of numerous different Tesla brake jobs.
@@FullyChargedZone Thanks a lot for your reply! Good to know, that even Tesla dealerships don't always use new sets of bolts. I wouldn't mind tho, if I could just order them online. But going through a service request in the app, driving to the dealership, asking the confused guy at the front desk for the bolts, ... That's a hassle that I can happily do without. Maybe I'll get another two sets and replace the bolts every other year instead. Thanks again!
Instructions in the brembo brake kit specifically said not to burnish brake pads until 2000 miles of wear. At the dealership, we only perform this procedure when new brakes squeak or are warppedl. I don't burnish the brakes otherwise. I recommend using this procedure on aftermarket brakes or when the vehicle makes noise only.
@Dronethat It really depends on how you drive. I drove this model Y pretty hard. I'm a Tesla Technician, and I perform brake services on most Tesla's between 30k and 80. I could have gone longer. I just like a smooth ride.
Someone told me you needed a computer to release the emergency brake. Thanks for the video.
No need
You explain things really well.
I appreciate it, I'm glad you liked the video. I'll be putting up more DIY videos up soon.
Thank you, I couldn’t get the rear brakes off.
Glad I could help
Brembo brakes are awesome!
Thank you for the video, my model Y makes noises backing up too. I have 23k on it. I'm wondering if I need brakes now. What do you think?
I'd check the front brakes or upper control arms.
My Tesla needs brakes 26k, Thanks for the video. You saved me a ton of money on a brake job from Tesla.
Great to hear! I'm glad I could help.
Thank you
You're welcome
What makes the brake pad crack like that?
Thanks, great and very informative video! One question: In the official (european) Tesla manual, they mention to replace those two threaded E18 (E20 in your case?) bolts for the front caliper with new ones. Is this just a precaution, or do you really need to replace those? Would love your take on this.
I'm glad you liked the video. Model Y vehicles have E18 bolts to mount the calipers. I grabbed a socket to check 2 different Model Y's right now. Thanks for catching that. I switched the socket to e18 but missed that video edit.
When working at the dealership, I've never been handed bolts for the calipers by the parts department.
When given a job at the dealership, the parts department supplies us with the required parts. Tesla dealership only replaces the caliper bolts if threads were damaged or if bolts are damaged. If the bolts torque down to specifications, you'll be safe. I've only replaced 3 sets of caliper bolts out of numerous different Tesla brake jobs.
@@FullyChargedZone Thanks a lot for your reply! Good to know, that even Tesla dealerships don't always use new sets of bolts. I wouldn't mind tho, if I could just order them online. But going through a service request in the app, driving to the dealership, asking the confused guy at the front desk for the bolts, ... That's a hassle that I can happily do without.
Maybe I'll get another two sets and replace the bolts every other year instead. Thanks again!
Could you tell us the torque value for the T40 torx in the front and any others? Thanks.
Front
• 94 nM (69.3ft) front caliper bolts e18 or e20 bolts
•129 ft (175nM) wheel lug nuts
•T40 bolts 26.5 nM (19.5ft)
Back
Caliper bolts 83nM (61.2 ft)
Rear lig nuts 129ft (175nM)
What about burnishing the brakes in the service menu?
Instructions in the brembo brake kit specifically said not to burnish brake pads until 2000 miles of wear. At the dealership, we only perform this procedure when new brakes squeak or are warppedl. I don't burnish the brakes otherwise. I recommend using this procedure on aftermarket brakes or when the vehicle makes noise only.
You sound like John Goodman. LOL!
He does sound like him .
14k and needs brakes. I'm surprised Tesla didn't warranty this for you.
Tesla told me it was a wear item on my model Y. Tires , brakes, wipers ect..
Tesla breaks should last several years due to regen breaking. My MY LR 2022 has 46,000 km mileage and still breaks like brand new!
@Dronethat It really depends on how you drive. I drove this model Y pretty hard. I'm a Tesla Technician, and I perform brake services on most Tesla's between 30k and 80. I could have gone longer. I just like a smooth ride.
Mine are done at 26k. They still work, but shake really bad at 60 when hitting the brakes.