location. You are always responsible for
parking safely.
When you use the touchscreen to
manually apply the parking brake,
the red parking brake indicator lights
up on the touchscreen.
If the parking brake experiences an
electrical issue, the amber parking
brake indicator lights up and a fault
message displays at the top of the
touchscreen.
Caution: In the unlikely event that Model
Y loses electrical power, you cannot
access the touchscreen and are therefore
unable to release the parking brake
without first jump starting Model Y (see
Instructions for Transporters on page
201).
Brake Wear
Model Y brake pads are equipped with wear
indicators. A wear indicator is a thin metal
strip attached to the brake pad that squeals as
it rubs against the rotor when the pad wears
down. This squealing sound indicates that the
brake pads have reached the end of their
service life and require replacement. To
replace the brake pads, contact Tesla Service.
Brakes must be periodically inspected visually
by removing the tire and wheel. For detailed
specifications and service limits for rotors and
brake pads, see Subsystems on page 188.
Additionally, Tesla recommends cleaning and
lubricating the brake calipers every year or
12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where
roads are salted during winter months.
Warning:
Neglecting to replace worn
brake pads damages the braking system
and can result in a braking hazard.
Braking and Stopping
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