
AutoExec Summary
Tesla Model Y buyers in Australia are finding that the base and Long Range variants are now equipped with Hitachi front brake calipers instead of the previous Brembo calipers found on the Performance model. The change was made quietly, with Tesla now listing service guides for both types of front calipers on its website. Some owners have expressed concerns about the downgrade in braking performance, as the larger Brembo calipers were better suited for repeated hard stops. This follows a previous change where rear Brembo calipers on the Model Y Performance were replaced with smaller Mando calipers. Volkswagen’s ID family of EVs use drum rear brakes due to regenerative braking assistance and lower maintenance costs.
Brands mentioned: Tesla, Brembo, Hitachi, Mando, Volkswagen.
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