Tesla Model S Brake Service Cleaning Kit: What It Covers
By Tesla Accessories | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Product Reviews
A practical FAQ on the Tesla Model S Front & Rear Brake Service Cleaning Kit: what's included, which Model S years it fits, and how often to service calipers.
Quick answer
The Tesla Model S Front & Rear Brake Service Cleaning Kit (part 2707227) is a caliper hardware kit for 2012–early 2021 Model S cars. It supplies new front and rear caliper pins and springs plus a pin punch tool, so you can clean and relubricate the calipers without chasing individual small parts.
What the kit does and does not include
This is a caliper service hardware kit, not a full brake job in a box. It gives you the small wear items—pins and springs—that often get overlooked when calipers are cleaned and relubricated. It does not include pads, rotors, caliper pistons, or brake fluid. If your Model S needs new friction parts or a fluid flush, plan those separately.
The included pin punch tool is there to help remove the caliper springs. That matters because the spring clips can be fiddly without the right driver, and a dedicated punch reduces the chance of bending or losing hardware during the job.
Why the service interval is shorter in cold climates
Tesla recommends cleaning and lubricating the brake calipers every two years, or every year in cold climates. Road salt, brine, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles accelerate corrosion around the pins and spring seats, so the hardware needs attention sooner. If you drive through salted winters, treat the one-year interval as the default rather than the exception.
Model S brake service kit FAQ
- Which Model S years does this kit fit?
- It fits Model S cars built from 2012 through January 2021. Cars built after that date may use different caliper hardware, so check your build date before ordering.
- Does the kit include brake pads or rotors?
- No. It contains caliper pins, springs, and a pin punch tool for front and rear calipers. Pads, rotors, and fluid are separate service parts.
- How often should I service the calipers?
- Tesla recommends every two years, or every year in cold climates where road salt is common. Use the shorter interval if you drive through salted winters.
- Can I reuse the old pins and springs?
- You can inspect them, but the kit exists because these small parts wear and corrode. Replacing them during a caliper clean is the reason to buy the kit rather than just cleaning and reinstalling the originals.
Product facts
- Tesla Model S 2012-2020 Front & Rear Brake Service Cleaning Kit: Fits all Model S from 2012 to 01/2021. Owners of older Model S cars can use one kit for both axles without sorting by year, as long as the car falls in that build window.
Tesla Model S 2012-2020 Front & Rear Brake Service Cleaning Kit
