RegGuheert
Well-known member
One of the efficiency features I have read about for the 2013 LEAF is low-friction brakes. If I understand correctly, they have a mechanism that slightly retracts the pads to reduce loss in the brakes.
I am wondering if this upgrade is simply a change in the brake caliper or if perhaps there is other hardware and/or firmware that needs to be changed to make it work. Also, I am wondering how much improvement in range is realized with this change. I cannot imagine it is much since the LEAF seems to roll quite well in Neutral, but who knows?
I guess I will check around the internet to see if parts have become available for the 2013s, yet, and see what part numbers have changed. If it makes a difference, it might be worth the trouble of purchasing some of these off a junked 2013 and retrofitting.
I am wondering if this upgrade is simply a change in the brake caliper or if perhaps there is other hardware and/or firmware that needs to be changed to make it work. Also, I am wondering how much improvement in range is realized with this change. I cannot imagine it is much since the LEAF seems to roll quite well in Neutral, but who knows?
I guess I will check around the internet to see if parts have become available for the 2013s, yet, and see what part numbers have changed. If it makes a difference, it might be worth the trouble of purchasing some of these off a junked 2013 and retrofitting.