Tesla changed brake suppliers last year on one model.

[Vercingetorix]

Plastic caliper covers!

Tesla Model Y Performance has smaller tear brake callipers with fake covers

The manufacturer switched suppliers last year, so the rear brakes aren’t Brembo any more, even though they might appear the same.

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[Oillover]

I wouldn't say it's their worst, but it certainly isn't doing them any favors.

 

[Skippy722]

To be fair, plenty of people are out there putting those god awful covers on vehicles that never had them in the first place. These are $300, but they’re “aerospace grade aluminum” 🤣

And yes I’m picking on Dodge, because Mopar’s are the new ricers.

 

[dishdude]

To be fair, plenty of people are out there putting those god awful covers on vehicles that never had them in the first place. These are $300, but they’re “aerospace grade aluminum” 🤣

And yes I’m picking on Dodge, because Mopar’s are the new ricers.

Yeah but that's some cheap aftermarket mods owners are doing, not the factory.

 

[RooflessVW]

I don't see an issue.

It's obviously something people want. This stuff gets focus-grouped to death.

 

[dishdude]

I don't see an issue.

It's obviously something people want. This stuff gets focus-grouped to death.

This is just cheesey. I had a GTI that from the factory the calipers were painted red and GTI was painted on them, they weren't Brembos but at least they weren't cheap plastic covers.

 

[RooflessVW]

This is just cheesey. I had a GTI that from the factory the calipers were painted red and GTI was painted on them, they weren't Brembos but at least they weren't cheap plastic covers.

Engine covers, fake exhausts, engine sounds coming from the speakers...

It's all cheesy. People eat it up.