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Tesla Model 3 Stage 1 Essential Brake Kit Unplugged Performance 2 (1)
Tesla Model 3 Essential Brake Kit Stage 1

Tesla Model 3 Essential Brake Kit Stage 1

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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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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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