Tesla Model 3 Essential Brake Kit Stage 1
$770.00 - $830.00 $654.50 - $663.00
High performance front and rear brake pads paired with steel-reinforced high performance brake lines. Extensively track proven to stand up to extreme stopping all day long. This package has all the basics beginner drivers need to hit the track in their Tesla Model 3, just add high temperature brake fluid and these pads and lines will stand up to the harsh demands of trackday or autocross driving. Need more? Upgrade to one of our Tesla Model 3 Big Brake Kits (BBK).
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Product Details
While the Tesla Model 3 (especially the Performance variant) is a serious track weapon in skilled hands, its hefty weight strains stock brakes. Factory pads prioritize quiet operation and low dust, paired with DOT 3 fluid. This setup handles street driving well, aided by regenerative braking, but falters under track demands.
Track braking generates extreme heat from repeated hard stops. Unplugged Performance (UP) High Performance Brake Pads, made with Performance Friction (Porsche Motorsport supplier), use high-friction semi-metallic compounds for better bite and fade resistance.
Stronger, Consistent Power: Aggressive materials reduce stopping distances during rapid successive stops, maintaining grip at 500–800°F without mushiness.
Superior Heat Management: Pads dissipate heat quickly, preventing fade, glazing, or pedal sink (vital for aggressive corner entry).
Improved Pedal Feel: Firmer, predictable response enables precise trail-braking for better rotation on tight tracks like Laguna Seca.
Brake Better to Go Faster: Racing Spec pads excel in autocross/time attacks with massive initial bite and 20–30% better endurance over stock in full sessions.
The Street & Track version balances track capability with street-friendliness—less noise, dust, and rotor wear. Overall, these pads transform the Model 3 into a true track sports car.
UP’s stainless steel braided brake lines replace expandable rubber hoses. Coated for corrosion, they fit perfectly without modifications.
Rubber lines swell under pressure and heat, delaying response (like a squishy sponge). Stainless lines are rigid, transmitting full pedal force instantly—shaving milliseconds in late braking at 80 mph into turns.
Fade Prevention: Track heat boils fluid in rubber lines, creating vapor bubbles and spongy feel. Stiff lines stabilize pressure, avoiding soft pedals after 10–15 laps.
Enhanced Modulation: With UP pads, they deliver race-like progressive feel, reducing understeer and aiding rotation (e.g., 70% braking for trail-braking).
If you are driving so hard and fast that these can’t keep up with you, then it’s time to go for our Core Performance Brake System featuring our Big Brake Kit.
Compatibility:
- This bundle is compatible with all Model 3’s from 2017 – 2023 and the new refreshed 2024+
- Model 3 Performance should click on “Performance”
- 2017 – 2023 Model 3 – AWD Long Range or Dual Motor Long Range should choose AWD in the drop down
- 2017 – 2023 Model 3 – RWD Long Range or RWD Standard Range should choose RWD in the drop down
- 2024+ Model 3 – AWD or Dual Motor Long Range should choose AWD. AWD Premium will also choose AWD
- 2024+ Model 3 – RWD Long Range or RWD Premium should choose RWD in the dropdown
Package includes:
- 1 set of left and right front brake pads
- 1 set of left and right rear brake pads
- 4 brake lines and fittings
You or your installer will need to supply a high temperature-capable brake fluid such as Motul 700 or Endless 650 for best results.
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Do the Stage 1 pads work on a 2017 to 2023 car and the 2024+ Highland?
Yes, the kit fits all Model 3 build years, both the 2017 to 2023 cars and the 2024+ refresh. When you order, Performance owners select Performance, Long Range and Dual Motor cars pick AWD, and Standard Range or RWD Long Range cars choose RWD. That drop-down matching makes sure the pad shapes suit your specific calipers, since the trims differ. The stainless lines are common across the range.
Who actually makes these brake pads?
The pads use Performance Friction compounds, and Performance Friction is a supplier to Porsche Motorsport, so this is genuine race-derived friction rather than a generic street pad. The compounds are semi-metallic and hold grip through roughly 500 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, the range where stock pads start to go soft. That heat tolerance is what lets you brake late repeatedly instead of feeling the pedal fade after a few hard stops.
How much better are these pads than stock in a full track session?
On the page we cite a 20 to 30 percent improvement in endurance over the factory pads across a full session, meaning they hold their bite and resist fade far longer before they start to give up. Stock Model 3 pads prioritize quiet, low-dust street behavior and lean on regen, so they wilt under sustained hard braking. The Stage 1 compounds are built to keep working when the stock ones are done.
Why replace the rubber brake lines with stainless steel ones?
Factory rubber lines swell under pressure and heat, which delays and softens your pedal right when you are braking hardest. The stainless braided lines resist that expansion, so the force you put into the pedal reaches the calipers with less loss and far more consistency. They also resist the spongy feel that shows up after ten or more hard laps when heat starts to affect rubber hoses. Pedal feel gets firmer and more precise.
Do upgraded brake pads and lines affect my Model 3 warranty?
Fitting them does not automatically void your Tesla warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act stops a manufacturer from voiding coverage just because you installed aftermarket parts; Tesla would have to show the part caused a specific failure. Brake pads and rotors are wear items anyway, so they sit outside warranty regardless of who makes them. Keep your factory pads if you want an easy path back to stock.
