Model S / Model S Plaid – UP x PFC High Performance Brake Pads (for OEM Rotors) (2021+)
$245.00 - $485.00 $245.00 - $485.00
TESLA 2021 MODEL S PLAID BRAKE GUIDE FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING
The Tesla Model S and Model S Plaid are amongst the fastest and most powerful street cars that you can buy. Both are capable of going very fast very quickly and embarrassing sports cars on the racetrack and drag strip. For customers who would like a simple drop-in brake pad upgrade that works with the OEM Tesla brake caliper and rotor, the UP x PFC High-Performance Brake Pads are the perfect solution for improved stopping power.
Please Note: These brake pads are designed for use with OEM Tesla brake calipers and rotors only. They are not compatible with the Tesla Model S Track Pack Brake Kits. If your vehicle is equipped with the Track Pack, please contact our team for the correct brake pad solution.
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Product Details
The UP x PFC Street & Track Brake Pad Set was developed to improve performance in spirited driving scenarios. The special production friction material compound utilized in the Street & Track Brake Pad Set provides an optimized balance between uncompromising everyday use and high-performance driving. Pure racing brake pads typically create unwanted noise around town, excessive dusting, extreme rotor wear and require high temperatures to reach operating range; these do not. The Street & Track pads are designed for those who like to drive their local twisty roads, enjoy autocross, or the occasional track day. The Street & Track Brake Pad Set is suggested for drivers looking for a high-performance brake pad solution without the traditional compromise in daily driving scenarios.
Designed to be a “pure” racing-style solution, our Competition pads include more aggressive, high-friction compounds. As a result, we do not advise regular use on the street, as users will see accelerated rotor wear, as well as increased noise and dust. Additionally, the race-oriented compound requires more heat to provide optimal results.
Ultimately both of these-pad only upgrades are ideal for only light and occasional performance driving. If you are serious about the track, autocross, or top-speed use of these vehicles we strongly suggest upgrading to our Superlight Carbon Ceramic Front Big Brake Kit (BBK). If you fall somewhere in the middle or need to replace your rotors and pads we recommend one of our UP x PFC Iron Rotor and Pad upgrade kits which will provide improved performance beyond what the stock brake rotors can deliver.
For all of our brake upgrades, we strongly recommend pairing these upgraded brake lines for your Tesla Model S Plaid or Model S with high-temperature racing brake fluid such as Motul RBF 660, PFC RH 665, Endless RF 650, Castrol SRF, or similar racing brake fluids.
PFC is regarded as one of the premier manufacturers of braking components for motorsport. Perhaps, most well known for their use on factory Porsche motorsport vehicles, PFC is generally considered the best-of-the-best for motorsport.
Please Note: These brake pads are designed for use with OEM Tesla brake calipers and rotors only. They are not compatible with the Tesla Model S Track Pack Brake Kits. If your vehicle is equipped with the Track Pack, please contact our team for the correct brake pad solution.
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Can better pads shorten my Plaid’s stopping distance?
Higher-friction pads raise the clamping force your factory calipers turn into stopping power, so they improve bite and stopping performance over worn or basic OEM pads. They do not add rotor size or caliper pistons, so the gain is meaningful but bounded by the stock hardware. For the biggest cut in stopping distance you move to a big brake kit, but as a pad upgrade this is a genuine step forward.
Will upgrading my brake pads void my Model S warranty?
Swapping pads does not automatically void Tesla’s warranty. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot deny coverage just because you fitted an aftermarket part unless it shows that part caused the failure. Our pads are engineered to work with the OEM brake system and can be professionally installed by Unplugged Performance in Hawthorne. Brake pads are consumables, so expect normal wear rather than warranty replacement over time.
Will a set of race pads make noise and dust on the street?
The Competition pads will. They run louder, throw more dust, and wear rotors faster, and they need heat to reach their best, which is why we steer street drivers toward the Street and Track compound instead. That pad was built to skip those traditional compromises so it stays civil around town while still giving you real bite when you find a good road.
How hard is it to install performance brake pads on a Model S?
Because they use the stock calipers and rotors, this is a straightforward pad swap for a competent DIYer with the right tools and a proper bed-in afterward. If you would rather not do it yourself, Unplugged Performance can install them at our Hawthorne, CA shop, or an authorized installer can handle it. Whoever fits them should also flush in fresh high-temp fluid and can add our stainless steel brake lines at the same time.
Will these pads fit a Model S with the factory Track Pack brakes?
No. These pads are made for the standard OEM Tesla calipers and rotors only, and they are not compatible with the Model S Track Pack brake kits. If your car came with the Track Pack, contact our team and we will point you to the correct pad. For everyone on the standard factory brakes, you pick Model S Plaid or Model S and front or rear when ordering.
