Model X / Model X 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 2021+ Tesla Model X and Model X Plaid are amongst the fastest accelerating SUVs available on the market today. Fully electric, the Model X Plaid is a powerful seven-seater that is capable of going very fast both on and off the track, embarrassing sports & high-performance cars along the way. Stopping this 4000lbs+ beast isn’t an easy feat. In turn, we’ve made a simple drop-in pad upgrade that works with the standard caliper and rotor, helping you put your luxury seven-seater SUV to a halt quicker & more efficiently.
For customers that want even more stopping power, our 2021+ Tesla Model X Plaid Carbon Ceramic Big Brake Kit is available, offering supercar-level brakes for this vehicle.
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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 UPxPFC 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 X Plaid or Model X 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.
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How hard is it to swap these pads on a Model X?
A pad change is one of the more approachable brake jobs, but it still needs correct caliper handling and a proper bed-in to avoid noise and glazing. If you would rather not do it yourself, our team in Hawthorne can install and bed them, or an authorized installer can. Getting the bed-in right is what makes new pads feel right.
Do these pads fit the front and rear of my 2021+ Model X Plaid?
Yes. You choose a front pad set or a rear pad set for the OEM rotors, in either compound, so you can do one axle or both. They are made for the 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid running the factory calipers and rotors. Confirm your model year before ordering.
Is PFC friction really worth it over a generic performance pad?
It is, and the reason is the source. These are a UP x PFC collaboration, and PFC supplies the friction on factory Porsche motorsport cars, so this compound is developed against real race demands rather than assembled to a price. That pedigree is why a straight pad swap gives you a genuine jump in bite and heat stability. You are running motorsport material sized for a Model X.
Are pads alone enough for serious track work?
No, and we are straight about that. A pad-only upgrade is ideal for light and occasional performance driving. If you are serious about repeated track or top-speed running, step up to the Superlight Carbon Ceramic Front Big Brake Kit. If you are between the two and also need new rotors, one of our UP x PFC iron rotor and pad kits is the middle path.
Will my factory brake fluid hold up once these pads are in?
For gentle driving it will, but under heat it becomes the weak link. A stronger pad puts more energy into the system, and stock DOT 4 can boil and go soft, which erases the firmer bite you just paid for. That is why we pair any performance pad with high-temperature racing fluid such as Motul RBF 660, PFC RH 665, Endless RF 650, or Castrol SRF, then a proper bed-in.
