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Model 3 Brake Issues

AyyJayyV | 2026-02-20 22:20 | 10 views

I have had my 2021 model 3 standard range for almost 2 years now. I do a lot of city driving (95% of my driving) and have noticed that my brake pedal is stiff when I press it. Compared to other Teslas my family has (2024 model y awd, 2024 model 3 rwd) their brake pedals feel normal, softer to press. The car brakes just fine, and can potentially be a safety issue when I need to slam on the brakes as the brake stiffens a lot the harder down I press, like I can’t push the brake pedal down all the way. I am not sure if this is an issue related to my model year or if something is really wrong with the car. I have a service appointment set up for the 26th but don’t want to go there and waste time and money getting it looked at if I can find something here.

Comments (3)
RickJNA 2026-02-20 22:32

Are you a second owner? On my old car I had a brake pedal stiffing mod from MPP that made the pedal way stiffer. It was called a brake master cylinder brace.

AyyJayyV 2026-02-20 23:28

I am second owner. However, I don’t think any mods were done previously as I bought the car through Tesla.com used inventory

RScottyL 2026-02-21 14:53

You are not supposed to be able to press the brake all the way down! If you do, it has air in the system or is low on brake fluid!

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