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Q: Do these pads make more noise and dust than normal pads?

Yes, and the page is upfront about it. You get increased noise and dust levels over standard street-oriented or dual-use brake pads. That is the nature of a race compound built for grip and heat tolerance. If quiet, clean wheels are a priority for your Model Y, this is not the pad to run every day.

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Will these clear the Model Y’s brakes with an off-road tire?

Does carbon-ceramic keep the parking brake and stability control working?

What makes carbon-ceramic worth it over a big iron rotor kit?

Is this a DIY job or something to leave to a shop?

What brake fluid does this kit require?

Should I run this rear kit alone or with a front big brake kit?

Will this rear big brake kit affect my Tesla warranty?

What are the rotor and caliper specs on this iron big brake kit?

Does this kit fit every Model 3 and Model Y?

Will this 6-piston kit clear my wheels?

Who is PFC and why build the kit around their rotors?

How does the floating rotor design help on track?

What comes in the box with this front kit?

Iron big brake kit versus carbon-ceramic, which should I buy?

Can your shop install this, and what does the job involve?

Which brakes do these replacement pads actually fit?

What brand of friction material am I getting in these replacement pads?

Should I get the Street & Track pads or the Racing/Competition pads?

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Do these pads come with rotors, or just the friction material?

I have stock Model 3 brakes, can I use these for a friction upgrade?

Why does an EV need special brake pads at all?

Racing compound versus Street & Track, what is the real difference in behavior?

Do these consumable pads carry a warranty?

What size are the rotors in this rear carbon ceramic kit?

How much unsprung weight does this actually save?

Will this rear kit fit under my current wheels?

Does this fit a non-Performance Model 3 or Model Y?

Are these lines a fit for a track-driven Model Y?

Could installing aftermarket brake lines affect my Tesla warranty?

If the Model Y has regenerative braking, why upgrade the brake pads at all?

Will these pads work on every Model Y, including the 2026 Performance?

Do I need to change rotors or add coding to run these?

How do these behave day to day compared with full race pads?

Are these a good pad for refreshing the brakes on a used Model Y?

How hard is the install, and can your shop do it?

Street & Track vs the Competition pads, which fits my driving?

Will these pads make my wheels dusty or the brakes noisy?

What else pairs well with these pads for a full braking refresh?

Will upgrading to these pads void my Tesla warranty?

Why would I replace the factory rubber brake lines on my Model Y?

What are these brake lines actually made of?

Do these lines fit my Model Y variant?

What difference will I actually feel after installing them?

Do stainless lines last longer than the factory rubber ones?

Do I need to bleed the brakes after fitting these lines, and can your shop handle that?

Will brake lines alone give me shorter stopping distances?

Do these pair well with a brake pad upgrade?

Do these need to be warmed up before they stop well?

Will running race pads void my Tesla warranty?

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Do these fit my Model Y Performance with the red calipers?

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How hard is it to install competition pads on a Model Y?

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Should I add stainless brake lines with these track pads?

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Is this the right kit for heavy track use, or is it more of a street upgrade?

Why choose the Big Sweep front kit over a full big brake kit?

Do these carbon ceramic rotors have a warranty?

What is included in the Big Sweep front kit?

Will these front carbon ceramics fit under my current wheels?

Why would a Model X Plaid need a big brake kit if the factory brakes already stop it?

How much bigger is the braking surface with the 15.5-inch rotor?

How much unsprung weight does this kit save on the front axle?

Do the 6-piston calipers come in different colors?

Will this big brake kit clear my wheels?

Does this kit fit both the Model X and the Model X Plaid?

Do these pads fit the front and rear of my 2021+ Model X Plaid?

Is PFC friction really worth it over a generic performance pad?

Are pads alone enough for serious track work?

Will my factory brake fluid hold up once these pads are in?

How hard is it to swap these pads on a Model X?

How do these pads compare to adding the rear Large Sweep rotor kit?

Will upgrading just my brake pads void my Tesla warranty?

Will these pads make my Model X dusty and loud around town?

What is the simplest way to improve braking on a 2021+ Model X without swapping calipers?

What pad compound comes in the Stage 1 kit?

Does the Stage 1 kit fit every 2021+ Model X trim?

Why does a family SUV like the Model X benefit from stainless brake lines?

Is this a hard DIY, or should I have it installed?

Do I need to change brake fluid when I install these pads?

Will I feel a difference on the street, or only on track?

Do I still need special brake fluid if I install stainless lines?

What is involved in fitting these lines on a Model X?

If I plan to buy the carbon ceramic big brake kit, do I still need these lines?

How do stainless lines compare to upgrading pads for better braking?

Are aftermarket brake lines going to cause trouble with my Tesla warranty?

Do these lines actually change how the Model X stops, or just how it feels?

How does this rear kit add braking without changing my Model X calipers?

Whose rotors are these, and what is the racing pedigree?

How much lighter is this two-piece rotor than stock?

Does this rear Large Sweep kit fit both Model X and Model X Plaid from 2021 on?

Can I buy just the Large Sweep rotors or just the pads?

What brake fluid and extras do you recommend with this kit?

What size are these rear rotors and how much weight do they save?

How do these fit a larger rear rotor’s braking into the same space?

What wheels do these rear carbon ceramics fit on a Model X?

Are carbon ceramic brakes noisy or bad in cold weather?

Do these rear rotors really last a lifetime?

Should I run these with the front kit or on their own?

Which pad option should I pick for these rear rotors?

Why does saving rear rotating weight matter on a car this heavy?

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