Brake Caliper Covers for Tesla Model 3 / Model Y Review and Installation

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7 ай бұрын

The buzz lately on Tesla forums and groups are caliper covers. Some love this accessory while others despise it. Is the cost and risk associated with them worth the trouble? In short, for what these covers do, they ARE a good solution for Tesla owners who want to accessorize their brake calipers safely and cost effectively.
The covers I showcase are from a company called EVBASE. You can order them from this link:
www.evbase.com/products/evbas...
Make sure to use the following discount code: Fanatic
Installation is not difficult at all. Just make sure you follow along with my video!
If you have any questions, feel free to post up and I’ll do my best to address them. Enjoy the video and please consider subscribing if you have not already. As always, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Until the next time, this is Peter, The Automotive Fanatic!
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@TheBarking2 Күн бұрын

I painted my calipers when I first got my model Y. Then repainted them a year later. But I’m going to buy the caliper cover and see how I like them. Good video

@tinkerland-007 3 ай бұрын

Well done - great ez explanation - Thank you! I’ll do it this weekend!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the support! I hope it helped you install your covers.

@davideller4558 6 ай бұрын

On these Caliper Covers, the R4 and R5 were reversed or mislabeled on ours. It was the last one I installed. It didn’t look right and I could see the R4 & R5 markings sticking out from under the caliper when it was all mounted and tightened down. After a few iterations of taking it off and putting it back on, we realized the R5 went on the top and the R4 went on the bottom. If you suffer the same frustrations, swap them out. It doesn’t say to do that anywhere, but it worked for us.

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input. It's not the first time I have heard of issues like that. I always recommend that DIYers test fit the products to make sure everything works as promised before final install.

@nathanevans1080 4 ай бұрын

best install video I seen yet

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment.

@beelust4312 7 ай бұрын

Super video and makes the job more interesting . DIY 😊

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support Bee!

@AlbertoZanetti-polso 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for explanation

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 27 күн бұрын

Hope you found this video helpful.

@dennisperiquet190 15 күн бұрын

I just installed these and your instructions here were helpful. Yes, I noticed that the fit between the two rears was a little different. I checked the fit and the clearance (using a flashlight) to ensure nothing was coming near the rotor and that the two parts that hug the caliper fit snugly. I also wiggled the caliper covers to ensure everything was nice and tight and tightened all the bolts a little at a time to keep things even. The stickers did NOT come installed. I was very annoyed by this because just peeling the stickers was not easy and the lettering kept sticking to the wrong side so I had to fiddle with it. But I did that part in an air conditioned and comfortable place before doing the installation. It took a good 1/2 hour and I really with they'd just put the stickers on for us (but I'm sure there are worse things that can go wrong 🙂so I'm over it). Also, I'm wondering how those stickers will hold up esp. when doing a wash (probably want to avoid a power washer). I still like the look and I'm happy you made the video so thanks!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 15 күн бұрын

Hey Dennis, I am glad you found my video useful! It wasn't too difficult so it's nice to hear you succeeded in the installation. Cheer and enjoy your Tesla.

@pearlmcp 3 ай бұрын

Great Video. Did they come with "Tesla" already on them?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 ай бұрын

From what I have seen, all Vendors will give you the stickers to place on the covers yourself.

@jryutoob 4 ай бұрын

Just watched your video. Well-done, thank you. Any suggestions for those who cannot do this install and need a shop to do it?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 ай бұрын

If you have a jack, you can do this yourself. If you need help and am in Orange County, CA, I can do this for you.

@jryutoob 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the offer. I went ahead and bought a floor jack! Should be easy with your reat video! Thanks. @@TheAutomotiveFanatic

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 4 ай бұрын

@@jryutoob you can do it!

@Vinceshoxs24 3 ай бұрын

@@TheAutomotiveFanaticwhats the address of you shop or phone number? Thank you! I subscribe

@stephanuseman-ej3xc 10 күн бұрын

@@TheAutomotiveFanaticwhere are you in Orange County. I’m in LA.

@Vinceshoxs24 3 ай бұрын

What location are you guys and how much do you charge for the installation? Thank you

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 ай бұрын

Hello there, please check out the "about me" section for my email address. You can email me directly for a quote.

@Pops-xn7dn 3 ай бұрын

Any issues with them getting loose over time? Looks pretty slim attachments ….

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 ай бұрын

So far, I have not heard of the caliper covers becoming loose and falling off. Most of the new ones are shipped with loctite on the bolts.

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

Tesla probably uses these covers for their performance models now

@ElLicenciado Ай бұрын

Are the Tesla letters a sticker?

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Ай бұрын

It's vinyl stickers.

@nsn27 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever seen a caliper cover damage a baking system?? I bet no

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 2 ай бұрын

Luckily, I have not.

@bobruiz1242 3 ай бұрын

This is the most ricer thing I've ever seen good video though

@TheAutomotiveFanatic 3 ай бұрын

You should see the ones which are more poorly designed.

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

You should see the ones tesla uses for their brakes!

@TheAutomotiveFanatic Ай бұрын

@@AlanTrades I think they are indeed, starting to use covers.

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

@TheAutomotiveFanatic I'm glad I didn't get a 23/24, seems like they are trying to cut costs tremendously. Kinda like the 97 Mercedes s500 when everything was solid and actually made in Germany with thick dual payne windows.

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

@@TheAutomotiveFanatic oh yea, and say goodbye to the ultrasonic sensors