Red coat to brake calipers for 2023 Model Y Long range with 20’’ Induction Wheels

[TSLR]

I wanted to get the 2023 Model Y Performance. Due to wrong info on Tesla site and IRA on 55k cap for 7500 rebate during the time I was ordering it, I end up getting Long range but I got the 20’’ Induction Wheels on it. I'm thinking to coat the brake caliper with red color. Please suggest if it's a good idea. I see people some spray paint it and some vinyl wrap. Can you please suggest which one to go with. I checked in a place near by they quoted me $400 here Dallas TX for vinyl wrap it. It sound expensive to me. Not sure what would be a reasonable price for this job? Please share your ideas

 

[Dorkiedoode]

If you’re good with your hands, you can spray paint it with high temperature paint. There’s a bunch of tutorial on YouTube.

 

[TSLR]

If you’re good with your hands, you can spray paint it with high temperature paint. There’s a bunch of tutorial on YouTube.

Thanks for your suggestion

 

[busterboy]

Thanks for your suggestion

An alternative idea would be to fit some calliper covers same as I did.
They look great IMO.

 

[TSLR]

An alternative idea would be to fit some calliper covers same as I did.
They look great IMO.

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Can you please share the details on where did you got the caliper cover from

 

[Hunt3r]

Brake caliper paint for $15 and some masking tape. Super easy.

 

[busterboy]

Can you please share the details on where did you got the caliper cover from

Hi mate, yes I bought mine from Ali-Express but see they don't sell them anymore but here is a screen grab of my purchase.

 

[Lord Farquad]

Bought mine off Tessories and fitted them this evening, took about an hour for all 4 corners.

Sport Brake Caliper Covers – Model Y - Tessories UK 🔋

Transform Your Model Y's Calipers with DIY-Installation Caliper Covers Designed to Specifically Fit Tesla Model Y. For Better Looks and Reduced Brake Dust.

tessories.uk

With the 20’ inductions they’re subtle but lovely.

 

[CDrury]

Does anyone make the red caliper breake covers for 2023 Model S LR with 21” Arachnid Wheels please???

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

Are the calliper covers safe? I was all for doing this, then I’ve been on YT and there’s loads of comments on the videos saying they’re not safe, can overheat, accumulate dirt and stuff inside them etc.

 

[va rich]

We just bought a 2021 MY (to go with our 2018 M3). It came to us with red caliper covers on the 20” Induction wheels. Since it’s my wife’s car and she didn’t care for the look I took them off. But I can see why folks like them.

 

[Goobers]

Are the calliper covers safe? I was all for doing this, then I’ve been on YT and there’s loads of comments on the videos saying they’re not safe, can overheat, accumulate dirt and stuff inside them etc.

Like a lot of things in life, it depends. Mostly on how hard and/or often you brake.

If anyone has ever mentioned actually seeing your brakes glow, covers are definitely a no. If the covers are metal they can withstand hotter temps and of course plastics won’t. Probably obvious, but if you go to the track at all, probably don’t want to do covers.

The harder or more often you brake, the less you want interfering with their ability to cool.

edit:even if covers don’t melt right away, they will still suffer “fatigue” from the heat cycles (they will be affected by the heat coming off the brakes after all). When they fail depends, again, on braking situations. They might last longer than the car or fail tomorrow.

So, if you only rely on regen braking… go for it, I guess.

Dirt and stuff isn’t really avoidable, just cleaning the car once in a while should be enough to deal with that (or immediately after if you’ve gone knee deep in mud or standing water with debris or something).

Personally, I’m not a fan of brake covers. I’m debating taking off the ones that came with my MYP. If I had a bit more confidence, I might even go paint the brakes black (don’t really care for red brakes either).

 

[everydaychris]

I'd just search on yelp for a body shop that does brake caliper painting. I had mine powder coated and it took a day but it looks clean and sexy and it lasts

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

Like a lot of things in life, it depends. Mostly on how hard and/or often you brake.

If anyone has ever mentioned actually seeing your brakes glow, covers are definitely a no. If the covers are metal they can withstand hotter temps and of course plastics won’t. Probably obvious, but if you go to the track at all, probably don’t want to do covers.

The harder or more often you brake, the less you want interfering with their ability to cool.

edit:even if covers don’t melt right away, they will still suffer “fatigue” from the heat cycles (they will be affected by the heat coming off the brakes after all). When they fail depends, again, on braking situations. They might last longer than the car or fail tomorrow.

So, if you only rely on regen braking… go for it, I guess.

Dirt and stuff isn’t really avoidable, just cleaning the car once in a while should be enough to deal with that (or immediately after if you’ve gone knee deep in mud or standing water with debris or something).

Personally, I’m not a fan of brake covers. I’m debating taking off the ones that came with my MYP. If I had a bit more confidence, I might even go paint the brakes black (don’t really care for red brakes either).

We use regen like a lot, maybe 80-90% of the time for braking. I don’t know, presume painting the callipers is the safer option just more time consuming I guess.

 

[Lord Farquad]

As the latest MS have calliper covers on the rear (from Tesla), I’m fairly comfortable that they’re a safe technology (even aftermarket ones).

 

[Chewy13]

Like a lot of things in life, it depends. Mostly on how hard and/or often you brake.

If anyone has ever mentioned actually seeing your brakes glow, covers are definitely a no. If the covers are metal they can withstand hotter temps and of course plastics won’t. Probably obvious, but if you go to the track at all, probably don’t want to do covers.

The harder or more often you brake, the less you want interfering with their ability to cool.

edit:even if covers don’t melt right away, they will still suffer “fatigue” from the heat cycles (they will be affected by the heat coming off the brakes after all). When they fail depends, again, on braking situations. They might last longer than the car or fail tomorrow.

So, if you only rely on regen braking… go for it, I guess.

Dirt and stuff isn’t really avoidable, just cleaning the car once in a while should be enough to deal with that (or immediately after if you’ve gone knee deep in mud or standing water with debris or something).

Personally, I’m not a fan of brake covers. I’m debating taking off the ones that came with my MYP. If I had a bit more confidence, I might even go paint the brakes black (don’t really care for red brakes either).

For me, I’d be worried about the winter months. I’ve had snow and ice build up inside the rim - and cause the balance to go screwy while driving.
Last thing I want to worry about is snow and slush build up, freeze when parked - and dislodging a brake caliper cover, likely in freezing temperatures.

 

[fholbert]

An alternative idea would be to fit some calliper covers same as I did.
They look great IMO.

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Wow, that really looks good on a red car.

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

As the latest MS have calliper covers on the rear (from Tesla), I’m fairly comfortable that they’re a safe technology (even aftermarket ones).

Agreed but surely these a difference in quality between the OEM Tesla and aftermarket? Tesla don’t sell the covers do they? Maybe they should.

 

[CDrury]

Agreed but surely these a difference in quality between the OEM Tesla and aftermarket? Tesla don’t sell the covers do they? Maybe they should.

I ask my local TSC and they said no

 

[Doublea88]

Lol maybe it's my phone angle but I painted these myself and much happier than putting on caliper covers. I had ordered the covers from abstract ocean but read too many horror stories on caliper covers in general that made me return them and just paint the OEM ones. It just takes one nut or bolt to fail on the caliper cover to cause an accident or mess up your wheels.