parking brake fault

[Akira W]

Hi Folks,

My 2015 MS just had this message pop up recently: Parking brake not release, and on the notification it says parking brake fault. It goes away sometimes, usually shows up when I start the car, if I park and start again it might go away. I'm wondering if anyone had the same problem and what was the solution? I set up an appointment with SC and they quoted me $1800 to replace the calipers, I don't know if that's really worth it since the message only showed up a few times. any thoughts on this? Thank you!​

 

[fsedano]

Yes, exactly the same happened to me. I bought a new caliper + motor from ebay and replaced it (a 30 mins job). Working flawlessly since months.

In my case, the motor developed an intermittent fault. IMHO either you fix it yourself o go to service to have it fixed. It will get you stranded if it does not release.

 

[Akira W]

Yes, exactly the same happened to me. I bought a new caliper + motor from ebay and replaced it (a 30 mins job). Working flawlessly since months.

In my case, the motor developed an intermittent fault. IMHO either you fix it yourself o go to service to have it fixed. It will get you stranded if it does not release.

Thank you for your input, I guess I have no choice but taking it into the SC to get it fixed since I won't be able to do it myself. The cost is crazy if it's just a 30 minutes job as your mentioned, I don't think the parts cost nearly as much..

 

[SoCal Buzz]

$1800 is a lot; maybe get the parts and find a mechanic to do the work for you.

 

[Akira W]

$1800 is a lot; maybe get the parts and find a mechanic to do the work for you.

Yes it is, I feel like I'm being ripped off here, I don't know if they quoted me 1800 for 4 wheels or just one since they don't know how many calipers need to be replaced. The problem is I don't know which caliper has the problem and I don't know any mechanic here can fix this in Vancouver ..

 

[brur]

they must be figuring both back wheels.

 

[Chatterbox]

This just happened to me as well. Yesterday I had the warning when I started the car (aka put it in drive). It said “Parking break will not release. Brakes will be damaged if you drive” (or something to that effect). I backed and drove it a bit in the driveway, parked and unpacked, and the warning disappeared. It was fine all day.

The next day, the same thing happened. Only this time I could tell the break would not release no matter what I tried. When I would put it back in park, it said “Parking brake will not engage. Be careful” (or something like that).

So which is it?!

Obviously the parking break is now frozen. WD40 on the callipers?

I’m kidding.

The nearest Tesla Store is 150 kms and a ferry ride away, so I may see if the rover can help (and at what cost). I’m partial to trying to fix it myself, as then I’ll understand the system better.

I may be back on this chat to ask any questions I might have on the parts, and this was a good thread to understand that this does happen and what the options might be.

Thanks
2014 S 85

 

[Gtech]

You can manually release your parking brake calipers:

Good luck

 

[David29]

My parking brake locked up yesterday, so I assume it is a failed caliper. At my age and where I live, unfortunately I cannot tackle the procedure in the video. But it is good to know about. i think I will have AAA put it on a flatbed when the time comes for my SC appointment. I might be able to drive it to the SC, it is only 2 or 3 miles, but I would be afraid to overheat and warp the disc.

 

[Gtech]

My parking brake locked up yesterday, so I assume it is a failed caliper. At my age and where I live, unfortunately I cannot tackle the procedure in the video. But it is good to know about. i think I will have AAA put it on a flatbed when the time comes for my SC appointment. I might be able to drive it to the SC, it is only 2 or 3 miles, but I would be afraid to overheat and warp the disc.

You could also try to hit the parking brake actuators gently with a not to heavy object like a very small hammer or try a few times to put it in drive.

A friend of mine his parking brake released after 20 minutes of trying. Once it 'releases' you can drive without a problem until you put the car in park.

Good Luck