2022 TESLA MODEL S brakes

Motor Type
Motor TypeLong RangePlaidFront and rear
motorAC permanent magnet
synchronous motor, liquid-
cooled, with variable frequency
driveAC permanent magnet synchronous motor, carbon-fiber-wrapped rotor, liquid-cooled,
with variable frequency drive (2x motors in
the rear)
Transmission
TypeLong RangePlaidFront transmissionSingle speed fixed gear,
7.5:1Single speed fixed gear, 7.5:1. Enhanced
lubricationRear transmissionSingle speed fixed gear,
9.0:1Independent single speed fixed gear, 7.5:1.
Dry sump lubrication
Steering
SteeringSpecificationsTypeVariable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering,
speed sensitiveNumber of turns lock to lock2.33Turning Circle (curb to curb)40.3 ft/12.3 m
Brakes
BrakesSpecifications
Type
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated
Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator
pedal actuated regenerative braking systemCalipersFront: Four piston, fixedRear: Single piston, floatingRotor Diameters (ventilated)Front: 14.96”/380 mmRear: 14.37”/365 mmFront Rotor thicknessNew: 1.26”/32 mmService limit: 1.18”/30 mmRear Rotor thicknessNew: 1.10”/28 mm
Subsystems
208MODEL S Owner

BrakesSpecificationsService limit: 1.02”/26 mmFront Brake Pad Thickness (excluding
back plate)New: 0.41”/10.5 mm (MIN)Service limit: 0.09”/ 2.3 mmRear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding
back plate)New: 0.33”/8.5 mm (MIN)Service limit: 0.11”/ 2.7 mmParking brakeElectrically actuated parking brake calipers
Suspension
SuspensionSpecificationsFrontIndependent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer barRearIndependent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar
Battery - Low Voltage
Battery - Low VoltageSpecificationsRating6.9 amp hourVoltage15.5V
Battery - High Voltage
Battery - High VoltageSpecificationsTypeLiquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion)Nominal Voltage407 V DCTemperature RangeDo not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 149

A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): 66
absolute speed limit: 126
access panel, removing: 199
accessories: 24
plugging into power socket: 24
Active Road Noise Reduction: 25
adaptive headlights: 58
adjacent lane speed: 119
aero covers: 190
air conditioning: 135
air filter: 140
air vents: 138
airbags: 38
alarm: 161
all-season tires: 192
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy: 146
anti-lock braking (ABS): 66
apps: 6
audio: 149, 152
playing files: 149, 152
settings: 149
volume control: 149
auto fold: 50
Auto High Beam: 57
Auto Lane Change: 95
auto tilt: 50
AUTO wipers: 65
automatic emergency braking: 123
automatic navigation: 142
Autopark: 109
autopilot: 119
blind spot collision warning: 119
side collision warning: 119
Autopilot: 84, 87, 93, 95, 109, 111, 122, 126
Auto Lane Change: 95
automatic emergency braking: 122
Autopark: 109
Autosteer: 93
collision avoidance assist: 122
forward collision warning: 122
overtake acceleration: 87
overview: 84
speed assist: 126
speed limit warning: 126
staying within speed limits: 126
Summon: 111
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 87
Autopilot components: 84
Autosteer: 93
B
backup camera: 76
battery (12V): 177, 210
complete discharge: 177
specifications: 210
Battery (high voltage): 177, 199, 210
care of: 177
coolant: 199
specifications: 210
temperature limits: 177
battery (key), replacing: 12
blind spot collision warning: 119
Bluetooth: 150, 154
devices, playing audio files from: 150
general information: 154
phone, pairing and using: 154
body repairs: 202
body touch up: 196
Boombox: 153
brakes: 66, 123, 199, 208
automatic in emergencies: 123
fluid level: 199
overview of: 66
specifications: 208
Bumper Clearance (Summon): 111
C
cabin air filter: 140
cabin camera: 25
cabin temperature control: 135
Calendar: 154, 157
California Proposition 65: 227
camera (rear view): 76
cameras (autopilot): 84
Camp Mode: 139
car cover: 197
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brakes: 208
cargo volume: 208
dimensions: 206
exterior: 206
High Voltage Battery: 210
interior: 206
motor: 208
steering: 208
subsystems: 208
suspension: 210
tires: 210
transmission: 208
wheels: 210
speed assist: 126
speed limit warning: 126
stability control: 69
starting: 51
steering specifications: 208
steering, automatic: 93
summer tires: 192
Summon: 111
Summon Distance: 111
superchargers, displaying on map: 142
supercharging: 184
described: 184
idle fees: 184
pay-per-use fees: 184
suspension specifications: 210
T
telematics: 226
temperature: 48, 60, 135, 177, 213
Battery (high voltage), limits: 177
cabin, controls for: 135
heated: 48
outside: 60
tires: 213
Teslacam: 77
tie-down straps: 221
tilt/intrusion detection: 161
Tire and Loading Information label: 204
tire noise: 193
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 191
overview of: 191
tire pressures, checking: 188
tires: 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 210, 211, 213
all-season: 192
balancing: 189
chains: 193
inspecting and maintaining: 189
pressures, how to check: 188
quality grading: 213
replacing: 190
replacing a tire sensor: 192
rotation: 189
specification: 210
summer: 192
temperature grades: 213
tire markings: 211
traction grade: 213
treadwear grade: 213
wheel configuration: 188
winter: 192
toll system transponders, attaching: 202
torque specifications: 208
touch up body: 196
touchscreen: 6, 170, 196
cleaning: 196
main: 6
rear: 6
software updates: 170
touchscreens: 6
overview of: 6
towing: 219
towing instructions: 218
Toybox: 152
TPMS: 191
overview of: 191
Tracking Disabled: 142
traction control: 69
trademarks: 224
Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control: 101
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control: 87
transmission specifications: 208
transponders, attaching: 202
Transport Canada, contacting: 229
Transport Mode: 219
transporting: 218, 219
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