Has anyone upgraded the brakes in their Telluride? I’m coming from a Golf R, and the braking in the Telluride just doesn’t feel the same. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
It’s a big car, so it’s not going to drive like your Golf. Nor will it brake the same. As a former GTI owner and M3 driver, I don’t think there’s any issue with the brakes on the Telluride. It’s not the most fun to drive compared to my previous cars, but I knew that going into a 3-row SUV.
@Miller
OP buys a Kia SUV and expects it to stop like his sport-tuned Golf R.
@Miller
I had the 2017 Sorento before switching to the 2022 Telluride. I loved the Sorento’s drive but needed more trunk space. The Telluride is great for family road trips. My only complaint is with Kia Connect’s customer service and the lack of automatic GPS updates.
@Miller
Definitely a slower drive compared to a sports car. Just sold my 2020 Telluride and went back to BMW.
Smith said:
@Miller
Definitely a slower drive compared to a sports car. Just sold my 2020 Telluride and went back to BMW.
Yes, a 3-row SUV isn’t going to drive like a sports car. And it’s certainly not as fast as an F1 racecar or a jet airliner for that matter.
@Miller
Have you received help for your condition?
I had to slam on the brakes at highway speed when someone cut me off. It prevented a collision, so the brakes worked fine for me.
Comparing a Telluride to a Golf? What’s going on here?
alexander said:
Comparing a Telluride to a Golf? What’s going on here?
Not just any Golf, but the Golf R.
alexander said:
Comparing a Telluride to a Golf? What’s going on here?
Not just any Golf, but the Golf R.
Sure, both are similar in weight.
Miller said:
alexander said:
Comparing a Telluride to a Golf? What’s going on here?
Not just any Golf, but the Golf R.
Sure, both are similar in weight.
I get it. They’re very different vehicles. I wasn’t directly comparing them, just mentioning what I’m used to. I’m wondering if there’s a way to make the Telluride’s brakes feel more responsive. The emergency braking seems fine, but I’ve never had to test it in a real emergency.
@Kimberly
Just remember it’s a heavy SUV. Keep space between you and other vehicles. At 30k miles, mine feels sluggish when braking.
Powerstop makes solid brake kits. I had a set on my Honda Pilot before I got the Telluride. They definitely made the brakes feel more responsive and powerful.
I’ve thought about upgrading too. The brakes work well in emergencies, but around town, I feel like I have to press harder than I should. Drove my friend’s Pilot recently, and it was a much better experience.
@NANCY
Maybe some higher friction pads would help.
For a large SUV, the factory brakes work well in emergency situations. But when it’s time to replace them, should I go with OEM or look for upgraded parts? Will cross-drilled or slotted rotors make a real difference in an emergency, or just help with heat dissipation during more spirited driving?
@CarCraze
Here’s an option for upgraded brakes: 2020+ Telluride Brembo Big Brake Kit with 2-Piece Rotors - Shark Racing
stillermint said:
@CarCraze
Here’s an option for upgraded brakes: 2020+ Telluride Brembo Big Brake Kit with 2-Piece Rotors - Shark Racing
That’s a pretty nice setup, but maybe not needed. I was trailering a car once, and the stock brakes were underwhelming. I was almost hauling 6k lbs.
stillermint said:
@CarCraze
Here’s an option for upgraded brakes: 2020+ Telluride Brembo Big Brake Kit with 2-Piece Rotors - Shark Racing
That’s pricey. Any idea on the performance metrics?