wouldn't it make more sense to wait till after the winter now to get this done?
No, the tech told me this service is done before winter as the lubing keeps the sliding action working as it should in the cold.
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wouldn't it make more sense to wait till after the winter now to get this done?
I was quoted $175 plus tax “
Brake Caliper Pad Slides - Cleaning and Lubrication (With Wheels Removed)“
for mobile service to Toronto
Just got this done this week by mobile service in Ottawa and when it came time to talk cash it was $175 per axle so double what everyone else is paying. I went ahead anyway but I have to go in next week so I'll "appeal" then if it seems like a mistake. Thoughts - Ottawa premium or just a mistake? Can anyone share a screenshot of the relevant bit of their invoice?
I paid $175 for the brake service at Tesla Lawrence and the invoice notes "four wheel brake service"
Just got this done this week by mobile service in Ottawa and when it came time to talk cash it was $175 per axle so double what everyone else is paying. I went ahead anyway but I have to go in next week so I'll "appeal" then if it seems like a mistake. Thoughts - Ottawa premium or just a mistake? Can anyone share a screenshot of the relevant bit of their invoice?
Didn't you get an estimate well before the mobile service appointment day? When the tech did this on my car, it took him approx. 40 minutes
from start to finish:remove all wheels, service all four calipers and remount the wheels, well within the estimated Service Center hourly rate of 175 CAD shown on the pre-work estimate and the final invoice.
Discussed and demonstrated in the video above, BTW.I did the job myself a couple weekends ago. If you take it to a third party, make sure they disconnect the electric parking brake in the rear, if they use service mode to release the parking brake it will time out in about 20 minutes and activate the e-brake and drive the piston.
I just had mine done. Was charged $175 per axle and I was informed up front. I even asked about it and Patrick confirmed that they charged per axle. After 40,000 kms, spending $350 as my only maintenance is not a big deal. However, I would be concerned if other SCs charge a different rate, aka $175 for 4 wheels.
I ordered this 3/16" pin punch but it was too big to fit in my calipers (2015 Model S), ended up using a shorter 1/8" version and it worked wellI used a 1/8” pin punch but would recommend something larger like 4mm or 3/16”. I ended up buying a longer 3/16” punch afterwards for next time, link below, haven’t tried it yet though.
https://www.amazon.ca/Starrett-248B-Extended-Overall-Diameter/dp/B0006J4QQO
Used 3M silicon paste for the rear caliper pins, and Permatex Silicon Ceramic for pads.
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I swapped to winter tires this afternoon and decided to do this brake service at the same time. See note above concerning pin punch diameter.
I also managed to cross-thread a lug nut and possibly damaged the stud as well. Any suggestions as to where (besides Tesla SC) to get the stud and lug nut replaced?
Not an ideal setup, but I raised the car high enough to place a wheel under the rockers for security. The Rennstand Safety Jack is on my wish list though.
Nice garage!Me want the safety jack as well. Another ‘not ideal’ but works setup for 5 days while my wheels are getting powdercoated. Piece of 2” x 6” on the PowerRamps to support the front jack pucks. Two floor jacks to support the rear jack pucks:
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Thanks, doesn't look too daunting....I'll give it a shot, nice job for my BFH!If you did the brake service yourself you could probably change and install a new wheel stud (At your own risk):
- Get a new stud and lug nut from Tesla
- Remove the caliper and disc.
- Rotate the hub to a point where there is room (IF there is room. If there is not room any competent mechanic can replace it for you) behind the stud for it to slide out from the back.
- Whack the stripped stud with a BFH until it pops out the back or preferably rent a small wheel stud press.
- Slide the new one in from the back until the splines hit the hub.
- Use a collar and a lug nut to pull the new stud into the hub until it’s fully seated.
I love this guy:
I ordered this 3/16" pin punch but it was too big to fit in my calipers (2015 Model S), ended up using a shorter 1/8" version and it worked well