Track pack brake pedal pressure

[phil.harlow]

Hello, I just got my plaid back after a 6-week track pack install () and the first thing I noticed is a significant change in the force required to activate the brakes. I am curious if other owners have felt the same? The SC says it’s “normal”.

The change now means that when I goto apply brakes with the force normally required in any other car I’ve driven does nothing, and you really have to start pushing harder, I’d say maybe 3x harder than normal, to engage the brakes. It also makes the first ~1” of travel a “dead zone” ie no activation of breaks until past that zone. After that they feel great and powerful, but the initial pressure required is just so high I feel like I’ll slam the brakes getting into any other car after this.

Anyone have a similar or different experience? Trying to determine if it’s an issue.

Thanks!

 

[xEvoLveDx]

Not at all my experience. Pedal feels great on my track package car.

 

[Jameslook]

No normal. They are jerks at your local SC! People in this world drive me nutz. Bring it to the head person at the dealer.

 

[phil.harlow]

Thanks for the responses. I guess more succinctly, did your brake pedal feel change after your track pack install? Is it exactly the same as beforehand?

 

[xEvoLveDx]

Mine felt more firm at the top of the pedal versus stock. I like the way it feels and definitely don't feel like it takes a lot of effort.

 

[lbowroom]

Yes, the initial pressure is much higher. Completely different feel than stock. You will adapt quickly, will feel normal soon.

 

[CSmody]

Track pack question I may have missed:
Anticipating my MSP delivery in late Feb/early March. Understand I have to have the physical car (paid for) to even place an order for the ceramic brake package (not interested in the wheels/slicks). If this is correct, what is the experienced lead time for a SC to get the brakes, and how long will the install take? Anybody?

 

[lbowroom]

Track pack question I may have missed:
Anticipating my MSP delivery in late Feb/early March. Understand I have to have the physical car (paid for) to even place an order for the ceramic brake package (not interested in the wheels/slicks). If this is correct, what is the experienced lead time for a SC to get the brakes, and how long will the install take? Anybody?

You order it through the app, I’d count on about a month wait. 2 days to install.

 

[NeuroRad]

Mine felt more firm at the top of the pedal versus stock. I like the way it feels and definitely don't feel like it takes a lot of effort.

Yes, the initial pressure is much higher. Completely different feel than stock. You will adapt quickly, will feel normal soon.

Man, sounds like the TP is a big upgrade over stock. I love high firm pedals. The steels do work adequately for me although the pedal action isn’t my favorite

 

[lbowroom]

Man, sounds like the TP is a big upgrade over stock. I love high firm pedals. The steels do work adequately for me although the pedal action isn’t my favorite

initial bite has improved, I don’t think they were completely burnished on delivery

 

[NeuroRad]

initial bite has improved, I don’t think they were completely burnished on delivery

Probably better for you to burnish the brakes than a tech. Just personal preference

 

[bkcyk]

Took 3 months from clicking buy to picking up at a SoCal TSC.

Don’t skip leg day. Man up and enjoy world class braking along with world class speed.

 

[BowserP3D]

Hello, I just got my plaid back after a 6-week track pack install () and the first thing I noticed is a significant change in the force required to activate the brakes. I am curious if other owners have felt the same? The SC says it’s “normal”.

The change now means that when I goto apply brakes with the force normally required in any other car I’ve driven does nothing, and you really have to start pushing harder, I’d say maybe 3x harder than normal, to engage the brakes. It also makes the first ~1” of travel a “dead zone” ie no activation of breaks until past that zone. After that they feel great and powerful, but the initial pressure required is just so high I feel like I’ll slam the brakes getting into any other car after this.

Anyone have a similar or different experience? Trying to determine if it’s an issue.

Thanks!

perhaps the tesla installers didn't bleed the brakes appropriately, if air is stuck in the system then that could cause that feeling.

 

[lbowroom]

perhaps the tesla installers didn't bleed the brakes appropriately, if air is stuck in the system then that could cause that feeling.

Air in lines would cause a squishy feeling and extra travel distance. Incomplete burnishing makes more sense.