Big brother Tesla

[HMS_Dave]

Look at the images, check out the forums to see many are getting similar mileage out of brakes.

The rotors are pitted and corroded and need resurfacing.

Pads are definitely not at 90%.

 

[multitool]

The rotors are pitted and corroded and need resurfacing.

Pads are definitely not at 90%.

Yes, the 90% at 100k is bollocks.

But, you know, he's got a reputation to uphold

 

[HMS_Dave]

Yes, the 90% at 100k is bollocks.

But, you know, he's got a reputation to uphold

Indeed. I have not just witnessed something biblical like I was supposed to im sure... the rotors aren't much better than I've witnessed before at 100k and yes there is more meat on the pads than I would expect. But wow, I guess buying 50 quid pads less often more than makes up for the overpriced shoot I paid for.

 

[multitool]

Tyres are more expensive than brake pads.

 

[CXRAndy]

The rotors are pitted and corroded and need resurfacing.

Pads are definitely not at 90%.

Still absolutely loads of life at 106k miles. They were about 5mm down on new thickness

 

[CXRAndy]

Considering I've just changed the brakes on our learner C3 1.2petrol at 37k miles. They were trashed

 

[multitool]

Pitted rotors is not a good thing. CXR should be using the brakes a little harder every now and then to avoid this.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

 

[CXRAndy]

Pitted rotors is not a good thing. CXR should be using the brakes a little harder every now and then to avoid this.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

That's why I changed them for appearance sake. It had just passed its MOT with no advisories. So I could have gone up to around 130k miles before next MOT.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Considering I've just changed the brakes on our learner C3 1.2petrol at 37k miles. They were trashed

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Yes, they could be skimmed and they'd be OK for another 40k. But a rotor for a Citroen is cheap. They are smaller, because the car is a lot less powerful and of course, you do actually use the brakes more often on a ICE car. Nothing here is a revelation.

But far from anything else, does Elon know you're comparing a Tesla to a Citreon?

 

[CXRAndy]

The myths about brake and tyre wear is just that, myths for the anti EV brigade

 

[multitool]

Better tell What Car.

They obviously know less about cars than some mook in Lincolnshire

 

[HMS_Dave]

The myths about brake and tyre wear is just that, myths for the anti EV brigade

I'm not Anti EV. Just Anti BS.

 

[icowden]

Another non owner myth.

I'll agree with you on the brakes. Regen braking doesn't really use them unless you brake very hard. The tyres on the other hand...

No it isn't. My first set lasted 16k miles before needing changing. It looks like it needs a new set pretty much every year.
Could be different between brands of course.

You miss the point though. I still think the cars are good. I just wouldn't buy one any more than I would buy Mr Hitler's watercolours or Mr Mussolini's Essays.

 

[Beebo]

Good old Donald.
He’s bought a Tesla in solidarity with his mate Elon.
Apparently it’s the loony left who are causing all the problems?

 

[icowden]

Good old Donald.
He’s bought a Tesla in solidarity with his mate Elon.

Well that's the sales issue solved. Who wouldn't want the magauto?