I recently purchased and installed the following kit on my 2018 model 3 LR AWD
Prior to this I already had upgraded pads and the MPP master cylinder brace and stainless steel brake lines.
To start with the shipping was well done, as most of us know transit is hard these days so lots of boxes and ample peanuts kept everything safe. The kit arrives in two boxes one for the left the other for the right, this is nice in that if you open + install them one at a time you have zero chance of mixing anything up.
Unboxing you will also find usable printed docs so you have the choice of using them or the online instructions.
Honestly installing the anti-rattle clip seemed like the hardest part, they are extremely tight to the point I kept assuming I was doing something wrong. I did have to purchase a 10mm hex/allen socket for the new caliper bolts.
I replaced my MPP brake lines with the included Spiegler pair although I am not sure that was necessary, they are the same length with the biggest difference being they don't include brackets and since I had already thrown my factory lines away this leaves me with a small future project to find or fabricate a way to attach them to the knuckle.
So far this kit with the Ferodo DS2500 pads has not made any noise which is amazing as my previous pads would squeal with light pressure which happens every morning in my neighborhood.
I have only done the first phase of bedding and some spirited driving where braking is great but the real test will come on my first track day which unfortunately is not until the next Tesla Corsa in September.
On a recent long road trip with the new kit I did not notice any degradation of efficiency.
Good news is they do fit behind the factory 19" sport wheels, barely!
Here is the view with my 20" street setup
Overall I am really happy with my purchase! Let me know if I missed anything you want to know about.
I will follow up with more impressions once I bed them in properly and use them where they are needed.
AP Racing by Essex Road Brake Kit (Front 9561/380mm)- Tesla Model 3 | Essex Parts Services, Inc.
Essex Parts Racing Parts Brakes Brake Kits Service Provider
www.essexparts.com
Prior to this I already had upgraded pads and the MPP master cylinder brace and stainless steel brake lines.
To start with the shipping was well done, as most of us know transit is hard these days so lots of boxes and ample peanuts kept everything safe. The kit arrives in two boxes one for the left the other for the right, this is nice in that if you open + install them one at a time you have zero chance of mixing anything up.
Unboxing you will also find usable printed docs so you have the choice of using them or the online instructions.
Installation
The install was straight forward, all the hardware is included and even some red loctite for the caliper bracket.Honestly installing the anti-rattle clip seemed like the hardest part, they are extremely tight to the point I kept assuming I was doing something wrong. I did have to purchase a 10mm hex/allen socket for the new caliper bolts.
I replaced my MPP brake lines with the included Spiegler pair although I am not sure that was necessary, they are the same length with the biggest difference being they don't include brackets and since I had already thrown my factory lines away this leaves me with a small future project to find or fabricate a way to attach them to the knuckle.
Initial driving impressions
The pedal travel feels longer, maybe, not sure, I will re-bleed soon and report back.So far this kit with the Ferodo DS2500 pads has not made any noise which is amazing as my previous pads would squeal with light pressure which happens every morning in my neighborhood.
I have only done the first phase of bedding and some spirited driving where braking is great but the real test will come on my first track day which unfortunately is not until the next Tesla Corsa in September.
On a recent long road trip with the new kit I did not notice any degradation of efficiency.
Miscellaneous
The calipers are huge, I understand now why Essex was so adamant about using their template.Good news is they do fit behind the factory 19" sport wheels, barely!
Here is the view with my 20" street setup
Weights
380x36mm J hook rotor was about 28.4 lbs vs factory 21.1 using an old bathroom scaleOverall I am really happy with my purchase! Let me know if I missed anything you want to know about.
I will follow up with more impressions once I bed them in properly and use them where they are needed.
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He loved the brakes, but recently sold the Model 3 Performance they were installed on.
