The build: what's on this Plaid
| Item | STOPFLEX spec |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Front | Akebono 10-piston caliper, 440mm STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotor |
| Rear | Brembo 4-piston caliper, 410mm STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotor, factory parking brake retained |
| Pads | STOPFLEX low-dust ceramic compound |
| Weight saved | About 28 kg total off the corners |
| Axle scope | Front and rear carbon ceramic conversion |
| Fitment | Custom big brake setup sized for large-diameter wheels; clearance to be confirmed per car |
Confirm this first
This isn't an off-the-shelf kit for every Plaid. It's a custom BBK sized around large-diameter wheels with a minimum clearance requirement, so check your exact wheel fitment before you order or install.
What carbon ceramic actually changes
| STOPFLEX feature | Why it matters on a Plaid | What you notice |
|---|---|---|
| 440mm front rotor + 10-piston caliper | A 2-plus-ton sedan that hits triple digits in seconds dumps enormous heat into the front axle. More rotor and more pistons mean more thermal capacity and clamp leverage. | The pedal stays firm through repeated hard stops instead of going long when the brakes get hot. |
| Carbon ceramic rotors that don't rust | Heavy regen means the friction brakes sit unused for miles, so steel rotors surface-rust and feel rough after the car sits or sees rain. | No scaly rotor faces, no grinding scrape on the first stop after a wet night or a long charge. |
| Roughly half the weight of steel | Big steel rotors pile mass exactly where it hurts ride and response — unsprung and rotating. | Lighter steering, crisper turn-in, and a small efficiency benefit from less rotating mass. |
| Low-dust ceramic pads | Aggressive pads coat expensive wheels in black dust fast, and the Plaid usually wears nice wheels. | Wheels stay clean far longer, with a clearer view of the rotor finish behind the spokes. |
| Stable friction hot and cold | This is a daily driver, not a track toy, so it has to brake normally cold and still hold up when pushed. | Normal first-stop bite even near -20°C, and roughly 0.3μ surface friction still on tap at 900°C. |
What gets better
- More heat headroom up front for repeated high-speed stops
- No rotor rust after rain or long periods on regen alone
- Less unsprung and rotating mass for sharper response
- Much lower brake dust on the wheels with STOPFLEX pads
- Long street life — roughly 250,000 to 300,000 km when it's not tracked
What to confirm first
- Your exact wheel diameter and clearance against the big front rotor and caliper
- That you want a full front-and-rear conversion, not just one axle
- Rear parking brake integration on your specific car
- Final caliper and hardware spec for your build
- Professional installation and a post-install clearance and pedal check
If you're not sure your car matches the spec shown here, send us your wheel and trim details and we'll confirm Tesla Model S Plaid fitment before you order through our Tesla CCB collection.
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Plaid CCB questions, answered
Does this Model S Plaid build keep the parking brake working?
Yes. The rear setup is built to preserve factory parking brake function as part of the custom configuration.
Why run a 10-piston front caliper on a Model S Plaid?
The Plaid pairs huge power with a heavy curb weight. A 10-piston fixed front caliper spreads clamping load across a large pad area and works with the 440mm carbon ceramic rotor to add heat capacity and keep the pedal consistent through repeated high-speed stops.
Do carbon ceramic rotors fix EV brake rust?
Yes. Carbon ceramic rotors don't rust, which is a real advantage on EVs that lean on regenerative braking and leave steel rotors sitting unused and exposed to moisture.
Will this upgrade add range?
Only at the margin. Cutting rotational and unsprung mass helps a little, but the real reason to do this is stronger, more repeatable braking, not range.
Is this a bolt-on kit for every Model S Plaid?
No. This is a custom big brake configuration, so wheel clearance, rear parking brake integration, and final hardware spec should be confirmed before you order.
