Lines in Wheel Model 3 - SR+

[Waiting…]

My co-worker noticed lines on the inside of one of my wheels. Should I be worried? I haven’t noticed any issues with the brakes.

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Nothing to worry about. Marks on the rotor are normal. This is mine at 90k miles.

 

[fredjan]

Do you live in an area where the roads get salted for the winter?

 

[Waiting…]

Do you live in an area where the roads get salted for the winter?

Chicago

 

[fredjan]

Chicago

Have you ever had the brakes cleaned and lubricated?

 

[Waiting…]

Have you ever had the brakes cleaned and lubricated?

No. wasn’t aware that was something you should do

 

[fredjan]

No. wasn’t aware that was something you should do

Tesla recommends cleaning/lubricating the brakes at least once a year or every 12.5k miles. I'm in VA and haven't gotten mine done yet at 18k miles, so I'll probably get it next month. Tesla or a shop that is *very* familiar with Teslas can do this. Wouldn't take it to Firestone, though.

I'd probably get it checked, tbh. 90k miles in snowy weather with no cleaning/lubrication could have caused some damage, but based on what you said, you haven't noticed issues with the brakes...