--- title: "2020-2024 Tesla Model Y Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y, front and rear. Front rotors measure 355 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/brakes" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y, front and rear. Front rotors measure 355 mm. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply. ## 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y brake specifications (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Front rotor diameter | 355 mm | | Rear rotor diameter | 335 mm | Note: 355 mm front / 335 mm rear ventilated rotors on all trims (Performance gets red calipers, same rotor diameters per the service manual). Electronic parking brake. Rear pads need brake service mode from the touchscreen. Regenerative braking means pads often last 100k+ mi but can seize from disuse in salty climates; Tesla recommends cleaning and lubricating calipers every 12 months / 12,500 mi where roads are salted. ## Which Tesla Model Y model years does this cover? These brakes specifications apply to every Tesla Model Y built from 2020 through 2024, the 1st generation (original body), compact electric crossover suv (5- or 7-seat). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2020 Model Y](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020) - [2021 Model Y](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2021) - [2022 Model Y](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2022) - [2023 Model Y](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2023) - [2024 Model Y](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2024) ## What changed during the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | US deliveries began March 2020 with Long Range AWD and Performance only. 12V lead-acid battery; no HEPA filter. | | 2021 | Standard Range RWD sold January-February 2021 only (244 mi); 7-seat option added; late-2021 builds gained the ~16V lithium-ion low-voltage battery and (from ~2022 production) the HEPA filter | | 2022 | Austin-built Standard Range AWD with 4680 structural pack begins (limited availability); AMD Ryzen infotainment replaces Intel Atom during the year | | 2023 | 4680 Standard Range AWD sold publicly April-September; last full year of the original body | | 2024 | RWD base model (260 mi, software-limited) from October 2023; renamed/unlocked to Long Range RWD (320 mi) in May 2024. Some carryover legacy cars were also titled as early 2025s | ## 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y brakes: common questions ### What size are the brake rotors on a 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y? 355 mm front and 335 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package. ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y? 355 mm front / 335 mm rear ventilated rotors on all trims (Performance gets red calipers, same rotor diameters per the service manual). Electronic parking brake. Rear pads need brake service mode from the touchscreen. Regenerative braking means pads often last 100k+ mi but can seize from disuse in salty climates; Tesla recommends cleaning and lubricating calipers every 12 months / 12,500 mi where roads are salted.. ## Sources - [Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual, Wheels and Tires (sizes, lug torque)](https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-FDDB10EF-FFA9-46EB-B8CC-03614AE92B6B.html) - [Tesla DIY, Replacing Cabin Air Filters (Model Y)](https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/modely/en_us/GUID-1C689042-6645-4617-B270-7F2DA9A5624E.html) - [Tesla DIY, Replacing Wiper Blades (Model Y, 26/20 in)](https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/modely/en_us/GUID-949BFDA4-8D73-43A6-AAA5-98AE1129AC25.html) - [Tesla DIY, Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery (85B24LS 12V 45Ah)](https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/modely/en_us/GUID-AE762FFF-8268-4BDF-9246-A2BB8D17B0B4.html) - [Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (official intervals)](https://www.tesla.com/support/car-maintenance) - [Tesla Model Y Service Manual, Brakes (rotor diameters)](https://service.tesla.com/docs/ModelY/ServiceManual/en-us/GUID-3B4A23E8-4440-4701-9092-5A3F83639F47.html) - [NHTSA recall lookup, Tesla Model Y 2020-2024 (all campaign numbers)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/TESLA/MODEL%252520Y/SUV/AWD) - [Car and Driver, 2020 Model Y Long Range AWD specs (curb weight, towing, hp)](https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/model-y/specs/2020/tesla_model-y_tesla-model-y_2020) - [Wikipedia, Tesla Model Y (US variant timeline, 4680 AWD, RWD unlock)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_Y) - [Tesla Shop, Model 3/Y cabin air filter (two required)](https://shop.tesla.com/product/model-3_y-air-filter) ## Other Tesla Model Y generations - [2025 Tesla Model Y brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2025/brakes) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/brakes). ## More for the 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/tesla/model-y/2020-2024/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.