Most Tesla owners don’t realize this… until their brakes start squealing.
Thanks to strong regenerative braking, your brake pads last forever.
But here’s the catch: because you barely use the friction brakes, surface rust builds up fast on the rotors, especially in humid or rainy climates.
This is one of the most common (and easily preventable) issues in Teslas.
Tesla’s official fix?
The “Burnishing the Brakes” procedure.
You can do it directly from the car:
Controls → Service → Brake Burnishing
How to do it:
1. Drive at 80–90 km/h on a safe, straight road
2. Firmly press the brake pedal until you slow down to ~15 km/h
3. Repeat 6 times (wait 30 seconds between each)
Do this every 1–2 weeks and you’ll avoid squealing, vibrations, and expensive rotor replacements later.
Quick question for Tesla owners:
Have you already noticed rust on your brake discs?
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