brakes

Brake Rotors - Rear Pair

for 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast Tri Motor AWD · AWD

Editorial review:Chris Hackleman — Master Technician · 20+ years

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

1.0 h

Tools

Steps

✓Expert-verified. Personally reviewed and approved by OLP's master technicians (Chris Hackleman — 20+ years each). Always follow the vehicle's factory service information and torque specs.

Replacement of both rear brake rotors on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast. The Cybertruck uses large rear rotors with retaining set screws and an electric parking brake integrated into the rear caliper, which requires care during caliper removal.

Warnings

⚠️Cybertruck uses a 48V low-voltage architecture — disconnecting the 48V battery requires insulated tools and follow-the-manual sequence. 48V DC can arc and cause burns even though it is not classified as HV.

⚠️Do NOT touch, cut, or pierce any orange cable. Cybertruck uses 800V HV — contact is lethal.

⚠Rear calipers contain an integrated electric parking brake (EPB). The EPB MUST be placed in service/transport mode via the center touchscreen before retracting pistons. Forcing the piston without retracting the EPB motor will destroy the actuator.

⚠Air suspension: place vehicle in Jack Mode via the touchscreen before lifting to prevent the suspension from trying to self-level and damaging components or dropping the vehicle.

⚠Cybertruck curb weight exceeds 6,800 lb. Use jack stands and lift points rated accordingly. Do not rely on a single jack.

ℹ️Stainless exoskeleton scratches and dents differently than aluminum/steel body panels — protect rocker and fender areas during wheel removal.

Tools required

Floor jack rated for 4,000+ lb (Cybertruck is heavy)Essential

Jack stands rated for vehicle weightEssential

Torque wrench (5–150 Nm range)Essential

Torque wrench (150–250 Nm range, for hub nut if disturbed)

Metric socket set (including deep sockets)Essential

Hex/Torx bit set (for caliper bracket and rotor set screws)Essential

Caliper piston wind-back tool (rear electric parking brake compatible)Essential

Bungee cord or caliper hangerEssential

Wire brush

Brake parts cleanerEssential

Service Mode access via center display (to retract EPB pistons)Essential

Insulated tools rated for low-voltage work on 48V systemEssential

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Parts

Rear brake rotors (OEM or OEM-equivalent for Cybertruck) × 2 — Cybertruck rear rotor — confirm via VIN
Rotor set screws (if damaged on removal) × 2 — Manufacturer-specified
Silicone brake grease (for slide pins) × 1 — Manufacturer-approved silicone caliper grease
Threadlocker (if any caliper bracket bolts are reused and require it) × 1 — Medium-strength (blue) threadlocker

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Fluids

DOT 3 Brake Fluid (top-off only if needed)

Preparation

Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
Exit ALL doors with key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Tesla service procedure (Cybertruck uses 48V, not 12V — use insulated tools and follow the documented disconnect sequence).
DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
If at any point you encounter an orange cable, an HV component, or are unsure if a system is de-energized: STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.
Before disconnecting the low-voltage battery: enter the touchscreen Service menu and place the vehicle in Jack Mode (disables air suspension self-leveling) and place the rear EPB calipers into Service/Brake Service Mode so the parking brake actuators retract.
Loosen rear wheel lug nuts while the vehicle is still on the ground.
Lift the rear of the vehicle at the manufacturer-specified lift points, support on rated jack stands, and remove both rear wheels.
Inspect the brake hose, caliper, and dust shield for damage before disassembly. Note rotor thickness and runout if reusing pads.

Procedure

1
Confirm EPB is in service mode
Verify on the touchscreen that the rear electric parking brake has been placed in Service/Brake Pad Replacement mode. You should hear/feel the EPB motors retract. Do not proceed with caliper removal until confirmed.
⚠Skipping this step will damage the EPB actuator on the rear caliper.
2
Remove caliper slide/guide bolts
At the first rear corner, remove the two caliper slide pin bolts securing the caliper body to the bracket. Support the caliper — do not let it hang from the brake hose.
Torque spec
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
3
Suspend the caliper
Lift the caliper off the rotor and suspend it from a suspension component using a bungee cord or caliper hanger. Do not disconnect the brake hose or the EPB electrical connector unless replacing the caliper.
⚠Do not stretch or kink the brake hose or the EPB wiring harness.
4
Remove caliper bracket
Remove the two caliper bracket bolts and lift the bracket (with pads, if reusing) off the rotor. Inspect bolts; if reused, clean threads and apply medium-strength threadlocker if originally present.
Torque spec
Caliper Bracket Bolts102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
5
Remove rotor retaining set screw
Remove the small retaining set screw(s) holding the rotor to the hub. These can seize — use a properly fitting bit and impact if needed to avoid stripping. Replace if damaged.
Torque spec
Rotor Set Screws7 Nm (5 lb-ft)
6
Remove the rotor
Pull the rotor off the hub. If seized due to corrosion, thread two bolts into the rotor's removal-threaded holes (if equipped) and tighten evenly to push the rotor off, OR strike the rotor face (NOT the hub) with a dead-blow. Do not strike the hub bearing flange.
⚠Do not hammer the wheel hub or hub face — you risk damaging the wheel bearing.
7
Clean the hub mating surface
Wire-brush the hub face to remove all rust and debris so the new rotor seats flat. A high spot here causes pulsation/runout. Wipe with brake cleaner.
8
Install new rotor
Clean any anti-corrosion oil from the new rotor friction surfaces with brake cleaner. Place the rotor onto the hub and secure with the set screw.
Torque spec
Rotor Set Screws7 Nm (5 lb-ft)
9
Reinstall caliper bracket
Place the bracket (with pads) over the new rotor and install the bracket bolts. Torque to spec.
Torque spec
Caliper Bracket Bolts102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
10
Reinstall caliper
Apply a thin film of silicone brake grease to the slide pins. Reinstall the caliper over the pads and torque the slide pin bolts to spec.
Torque spec
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
11
Repeat on opposite rear corner
Repeat steps 2–10 on the other rear wheel.
Torque spec
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
Caliper Bracket Bolts102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
Rotor Set Screws7 Nm (5 lb-ft)
12
Reinstall wheels
Mount each rear wheel and start all lug nuts by hand. Snug in a star pattern, then lower the vehicle and final-torque in a star pattern to spec.
Torque spec
Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery using insulated tools, in the documented sequence.
Close all doors, approach with key fob, and wake the vehicle.
On the touchscreen, exit Brake Service Mode — this re-engages the rear EPB actuators. Wait until the system confirms EPB calibration is complete.
Exit Jack Mode so the air suspension resumes normal operation.
Before driving: with the vehicle stationary, press the brake pedal repeatedly until firm — this seats the pads against the new rotors. The first pedal press will travel further than normal.
Check brake fluid reservoir level; top off with DOT 3 if needed.
Perform a low-speed bed-in: a series of moderate stops from ~30 mph to transfer pad material evenly to the new rotors. Avoid hard stops for the first ~200 miles.

Verification

Confirm no brake-related alerts on the touchscreen (EPB fault, ABS, brake fluid level).
With vehicle stationary, cycle the parking brake on/off via the touchscreen and verify it engages/releases without grinding.
Test drive at low speed in a safe area: verify pedal is firm, no pulsation through the pedal or steering yoke, and no pulling under braking.
After test drive, re-check rear wheel lug nut torque and inspect for any fluid leaks at the caliper.
Reminder: Tesla recommends a brake fluid service every 2 years regardless of mileage. If the fluid is older than this, schedule a flush — Cybertruck uses DOT 3 brake fluid.
Reminder: Cybertruck tire rotation is recommended every ~6,250 mi due to vehicle weight and instant torque — consider rotating now since the wheels are off.