The Power Stop 17-2195 is a front set of Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic pads sold with the stainless-steel hardware needed for installation, built for the Tesla Model 3. Z17 Evolution Plus ceramic brake pads feature a ceramic formula designed to maximize stopping power while reducing brake dust & eliminating noise. The pads are made with positive mold technology, and their friction surface is thermally scorched to shorten the bed-in period.
Stock pads are a weaker value for most owners because this kit adds upgrades beyond the factory setup. The chamfered and slotted pad faces help keep braking quiet, and the dual-layer rubberized shims further reduce noise transmission. The powder-coated backing plate resists rust, which matters on a car that sees winter road salt. Because the kit includes the hardware, you avoid buying clips and pins separately from a cheaper bare pad. Fitment years are not consistent across the information available, so check your VIN against the manufacturer's application guide before ordering.
Searchers looking for a low-dust Tesla Model 3 front ceramic pad kit, Model 3 17-2195 front brake pads, or a quiet Model 3 front brake upgrade with hardware will find this set matches those needs. Installation is a front-axle job, and the caliper design on your car determines the exact steps, so identify whether you have base or sport brakes before you start.
The manufacturer recommends replacing all four sets of pads at the same time for optimal braking performance. It also notes that front and rear pads wear at different rates, and that front pads typically wear out sooner, so front-only replacement is an accepted option.
According to the manufacturer, each hardware kit includes stainless-steel abutment clips, anti-rattle clips, and piston clips or bushings and sleeves as required for the specific installation.
Tesla's service documentation for the Model 3 front pads gives separate procedures for base and sport brake calipers, so confirm which one your car has first. On base calipers, the manufacturer has you apply Silaramic lubricant to the caliper slides, install the pads, reinstall the retaining pins that hold the anti-rattle spring, and then press the pistons back with a caliper spreader kit or similar tool. Sport calipers call for a thin layer of Silaramic on the pad side edges, a firm warning against greasing the back of the pad, and new caliper bolts whenever the caliper is removed from the knuckle. Once the pads are in place, the manufacturer says to pump the brake pedal three to five times to seat the pads against the rotor until the pedal feels firm, then burnish the brakes. Tesla's procedure also references a 10 mm socket for the brake hose bracket bolt on sport-brake cars. Difficulty rating and torque values for the front caliper bolts were not confirmed in the research, so verify those against Tesla's service manual before you begin.
