Tesla Model 3 Stage 2: Core Performance Brake System

If you want faster laps, more confidence in the canyons, and safer stops in daily traffic, upgrading brakes is the smartest performance decision you can make for your Model 3. Power helps you get down the straight. Brakes decide how late you can stay on throttle and how precisely you can rotate the car. The Tesla Model 3 Stage 2 “Core” Performance Brake System focuses on that truth with a balanced, track-proven package that elevates pedal feel, heat capacity, and repeatability on every drive.

At the heart of the system is our UP x PFC Iron 6-Piston Front Big Brake Kit. Massive 394 x 35 mm, two-piece PFC V3 iron rotors pair with lightweight, rigid 6-piston monoblock calipers to deliver powerful initial bite and stable modulation, session after session. PFC’s patented Direct Drive V3 architecture allows the rotor to expand and contract freely, which reduces the risk of warping, helps control judder, and keeps the assembly quiet without the rattles common to many two-piece designs. The result is consistent pedal travel and confidence under repeated hard stops, even when you dial back regen for thermal management.

Out back, UP Street and Track rear pads add the extra bite and temperature headroom the stock setup lacks when you push. The compound is tuned for street and track duty, so you get improved stopping power, longer fade resistance, and a reassuring, progressive pedal without the harsh noise or dust of pure race pads. Together with the front big brake kit, these rear pads balance the car, shorten stopping distances, and make the chassis easier to place at the limit.

To complete the system, our stainless steel braided brake lines replace the factory rubber hoses. Rubber expands under pressure, which softens pedal feel right when you need precision. The TUV-produced stainless lines resist expansion, so the pressure you command at the pedal reaches the calipers more directly. The payoff is a firmer, more communicative pedal and finer control over trail braking and rotation.

Looks matter too. The oversized 394 mm front rotors and 6-piston calipers fill the wheel with purpose. Paired with UP forged wheels, the stance turns heads before you even touch the pedal. On track, the visual impact is matched by real performance: later braking marks, steadier lap-to-lap feel, and fewer compromises when managing heat through a long session.

We call this the “Core” Performance package because it is the foundation we recommend to nearly every Model 3 owner who drives hard. It upgrades the essentials without unnecessary complexity and delivers a step-change in confidence on street and track.

Compatibility

Fits all Model 3 variants from 2017 to present, including the 2024+ refresh, RWD, Long Range, and Performance.

What’s included

• UP x PFC Iron 6-Piston Front Big Brake Kit

394 x 35 mm two-piece PFC V3 floating iron rotors

6-piston monoblock aluminum calipers with mounting brackets and hardware

PFC front brake pads engineered for this kit

• PFC rear brake pads for improved rear bite and consistency
• Premium stainless steel braided brake lines for all four corners

Fitment note

Clears UP 18″ forged race wheels and most 19″+ OEM wheels. Some 18″ aftermarket wheels with generous inner barrel clearance may fit. Factory 18″ Model 3 wheels do not clear this kit. If in doubt, contact us to confirm.

Installation and fluid

A professional brake bleed with high-temperature performance fluid is required. We recommend Motul RBF 660 or Endless RF-650. Regular fluid service is advised for cars that see frequent track use.

Upgrade the core of your Model 3. Stop shorter, brake later, and drive with confidence every mile.