Model X LR and Plaid Brake Upgrade Now Available?

[Dade]

Got the email today from tesla stating new brakes and pads upgrades are available for my 2022 Plaid X. the link tries to take you to the app but its not properly working. Will try to figure it out and see what the options are. Seems like you can get red calipers on existing Plaids now.

 

[rylee44]

Same here, it takes you straight to the app to make an appointment but has no information on cost for each...

 

[DBMPlaid]

with these price drops it should be free... haha
i'd be interested depending on the price. im sure we can get better pads for the same if not cheaper... but if they price and/or bundle them right, could be a good deal

 

[ElectrkBugaloo]

I have a new plaid that already has the red calipers and (I'm assuming) brake pads. I do believe they are high performance pads because they make more noise than normal pads and also leave wear streaks on the front rotors.

 

[DrComputer]

Yup. Same email with no information as to cost.

 

[DBMPlaid]

someone posted this on FB... $2700 lol no thanks

 

[MP3Mike]

I've read that it is $750 for just red calipers, or $2700 for red calipers with the new pads. (~$2k for pads seems like a lot.)

 

[bargrens@gmail]

Is that installed?

 

[MP3Mike]

Is that installed?

I assume so, I don't think Tesla has ever sold stuff like this where installation wasn't included.

 

[therealbln]

Are the caliper and brake upgrades really worth it though? How significant is it as I don't currently see a problem with my 22 plaid X and it's ability to stop (I also don't race it and probably will never on a track).

 

[bargrens@gmail]

Yes just confirmed $2700.00 installed four new calipers and pads. They also just told me same calipers just red!!! Wow no thanks...... So really just a different set of pads for $2700.00

 

[ngng]

Lol, Tesla used to paint their performance calipers red. Now, they've removed that and are charging almost 3k for it

There is nobody that needs "performance" pads that is driving on the street.

 

[strider]

You can buy a set of Carbotech 1521 pads for all 4 wheels for $500. These are the best street pads available IMO. Amazing initial bite and very low dust. I used them on my Roadster and 2012 Model S. I haven't had any issues with our 2018 MS or MXP but I don't drive in the Bay Area anymore so I'm not doing repeated 80-0 stops on the freeway during rush hour

 

[MichaelP90DL]

Got the email today from tesla stating new brakes and pads upgrades are available for my 2022 Plaid X. the link tries to take you to the app but its not properly working. Will try to figure it out and see what the options are. Seems like you can get red calipers on existing Plaids now.


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Just Google for "brake caliper painting services" and save a pile of cash. Same with the brake pads. Unplugged Performance has street/track pads for far less.

 

[ngng]

You can buy a set of Carbotech 1521 pads for all 4 wheels for $500. These are the best street pads available IMO. Amazing initial bite and very low dust. I used them on my Roadster and 2012 Model S. I haven't had any issues with our 2018 MS or MXP but I don't drive in the Bay Area anymore so I'm not doing repeated 80-0 stops on the freeway during rush hour

Disagree, GLoc is the way

 

[Nosken]

My service center just replied that "the calipers are performance and comes with performance ceramic pads"?

My question was "other than red, is the caliper any different?"

 

[bargrens@gmail]

My service center just replied that "the calipers are performance and comes with performance ceramic pads"?

My question was "other than red, is the caliper any different?"

My Tesla dealer told me same calipers just red.

 

[BlueBeast]

The main problem with Tesla is that you can only be sure of one thing: the Service Centers themselves are not aware of many PRECISE technicals specifications like this "brakes upgrade" offered by the factory, so the answers we receive may not be true at all.

Our Service Center here replied to me this morning that the upgrade includes:
-The brake pads
- New brake lines (!!)
– "more efficient" red brake calipers (!!) They say that the calipers are not the same

Reading that you can only think that you will not be in confidence to order...

 

[bargrens@gmail]

Yeah really nuts should have some real world data to sell what this are time will tell! But at this point the unplugged look best hands down!! If anyone is looking I am a dealer for them and installer.
Thanks

 

[BlueBeast]

Following my upper post, I have tried to obtain more technical precisions and finally, after confusing replies, I have find the right technician who served me a long time ago but had changed of S.C.

Here is the truth...
the upgrade includes:
- New brake pads
– New red brake calipers kit WITH NEW REAR CALIPERS, they match the e-mail picture (not a simple plastic cover!)
- As the rear calipers are different, the rear brakes lines are changed
– Change of brake fluid (still standard DOT 3 one)
The full price is approx. $ 2700.00 (depends of the money and VAT in your country)

Hope this help !