I have a Model X Plaid on order and I wonder about the brakes on the Model X Plaid compared to the one on the Model S Plaid. Are they similar or does the heavier Model X has better brakes than the Model S??
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Your comment agreed to our brake development experience on High Horsepower SUV among them the only model that's "close" to X Plaid is Jeep Trackhawk (see comparison below).Non scientific reply from a X plaid refresh owner: car is so ridiculously powerful that the brakes do feel under ‘powered/not brakey enough’. Not a show stopper but they don’t feel to be in line with the sheer power of the car.
I agree with your theory; I have had the X Plaid for a month now and the brakes are the only disappointment. They seem to stop the car reasonably well, but I don't like the feel (not firm enough; some play at the start), and they also don't give me enough confidence when I am pushing it somewhat hard through the canyons. For reference, my model 3 performance has amazing brake feel and stopping power, but it also has less than half the power of the Plaid X.Non scientific reply from a X plaid refresh owner: car is so ridiculously powerful that the brakes do feel under ‘powered/not brakey enough’. Not a show stopper but they don’t feel to be in line with the sheer power of the car.
Not quite - The spindles are different between S Plaid and X Plaid.Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit
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The first X Plaid brake upgrade review is out.I agree with your theory; I have had the X Plaid for a month now and the brakes are the only disappointment. They seem to stop the car reasonably well, but I don't like the feel (not firm enough; some play at the start), and they also don't give me enough confidence when I am pushing it somewhat hard through the canyons. For reference, my model 3 performance has amazing brake feel and stopping power, but it also has less than half the power of the Plaid X.
I think a pad upgrade with MP's brace should help -- for starters.
The brakes are plenty fine on the street. On an actual race track, i.e. not repeated stops on city streets, I don't think the stock pads are sufficient. I'd spend money on brake fluid, brake pads, tires, larger rotors and better calipers (iron). In that order.I ran my Model X Plaid at the drag strip and trapped over 144 mph and had no issues slowing down at the end of the track. I could have made the first exit at the end of the track which isn't really meant for 9 second cars. So, I don't see the need to upgrade. I read so many horror stories on how bad the brakes are. However, I do think that they are adequate unless you plan on road racing.
Absolutely, for road racing, an upgrade is needed. Would be dangerous to run the stock brakes on the track (road course). I personally can't see any situation on the street where they would not be sufficient. I only see an issue if there was repeated hard braking in a short time, overheating the brakes. I have zero concern using them on the street or at the Drag Strip. I fell for all the "fear" posts on how bad the brakes are. They are NOT bad unless you road race.The brakes are plenty fine on the street. On an actual race track, i.e. not repeated stops on city streets, I don't think the stock pads are sufficient. I'd spend money on brake fluid, brake pads, tires, larger rotors and better calipers (iron). In that order.
Absolutely, for road racing, an upgrade is needed. Would be dangerous to run the stock brakes on the track (road course). I personally can't see any situation on the street where they would not be sufficient. I only see an issue if there was repeated hard braking in a short time, overheating the brakes. I have zero concern using them on the street or at the Drag Strip. I fell for all the "fear" posts on how bad the brakes are. They are NOT bad unless you road race.
99% of my driving is without ever touching the brake to stop or slow down the car. One pedal driving makes a huge difference in efficiency.It also likely doesn't help that people never use their brakes with regen.