tldr: Racing Brake has the best available brakes for Tesla Plaids.
Top reasons to buy RB CCB rotors for 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid (50% reduction in rotor weight):
- Turning is precise and quicker (can maneuver to avoid hazards such as animals with less steering delay). Also restores the old release and catch method of ending a turn because the steering is less snappy and yolk returns to straight with less force
- Acceleration is quicker according to maths: acceleration = Force / mass, so reducing the divisor (mass) increases acceleration
- Regenerative braking impact is more linear vs logarithmic resulting in a much smoother ride with less throw-upy feel from the high moment of inertia of stock rotors
- Bumps and rough roads are smoother as a result of the lower unsprung mass’s agility improvement
- Range is improved because of effeciency gains. Less energy is required to get the car moving
- Repeated high speed braking now possible. Please do not try stopping at high speeds in quick succession with stock brakes
- Massive 410mm carbon ceramic discs fit under stock 20” Model X cyberstream wheels. Still unavailable, Tesla’s carbon ceramic brake disc requires 21” wheels for the Model S Plaid with no mention of Model X Plaid applications
- Stock calipers are used so no brake line bleeding needed
- No brake dust. Wheels still get dirty from the road but the old nasty dust is gone
- Faster 1/4 mile times? Not sure about this, testing and reporting back soon
- Not many EV upgrades exist. Cost may appear high, but there are not many things to upgrade on an EV so why not spend the money on something that could save your car or your life? This upgrade is felt every moment the car is in motion. This first generation of Tesla Plaids really require a major brake upgrade to fully unlock the performance potential
This is not a paid ad for Racing Brake. Warren from RB was kind enough to give me a tour of the shop and it is clear to see that the focus is on engineering, research and product development. They have new calipers along with rebuild kits for their history of track customers.
Best Tesla Plaid Brakes for Drag Racing Model X
