PowerStop Z36 Brake Kit Feedback
#11
Senior Member
I've got this kit and I'm quite happy. I've been running these for about 6 months and have no complaints. I would buy again.
#13
Senior Member
I have had mine for at least 2 years and have no complaints. So far the coated hubs have held up pretty well, some mud/sand exposure and some salt/sand/water. I usually hit the calipers with paint when I rotate tires. I don't remember what pads I put on but they didn't create too much dust compared to some I have had. I am a pretty conservative driver so I don't readily test their stopping distance. I haven't hit anything since I put them on so I assume they are working. I looked at other rotors but considering price and reviews the Z36 package looked to be the best option for my needs.
#15
The Light Guy
I bought this setup after a deer ran out in front on me and I had to slam on the brakes. Old brakes were the higher end carquest pads and rotors and I had my *** out of the seat pushing on the pedal and I was no where near engaging the abs on asphalt. Out of sheer frustration I order the z36 kit and also crown performance steel braided lines. The pads and rotors were worth ever penny and the lines were just the cherry on top. I'd suggest these pads and rotors to anyone thinking about getting this one click stop kit. The lines were worth the 150 bucks for the extra little bit on top of the pads and rotors.
#17
The Light Guy
I did the brakes before the lines and theyou were a major improvement from what was on my truck. My buddy has a 15 with less than 10k on it and my brakes were better than his with the z36 as far as stopping power and modulation with the pedal. The lines were like I said before just the cherry on top for feel
#18
Senior Member
I've only got 20K on mine. I bought the rotors and pads from Rock Auto. There is a world of difference in stopping with them vs. the OEM. I only have to lay my foot on the pedal when the truck is empty to feel it start braking. The OEM pads you had to get on them to stop that behemoth (2012 Eco Screw). I have not noticed near the brake dust either, but my drivers side brakes had been hanging before I changed the rotors out and took the calipers off. I think the inside piston was sticking. All is well now. I would definitely recommend (and have) this brake setup, and not only for these 3 ton trucks we drive. I think the power stop would be a good setup on a lot of working trucks.
#19
Junior Member
I just installed these 2 weeks ago. Went the RockAuto route and purchased separately for a $50 savings. Did the break-in process and really like how they stop. They don't grab and try to throw you through the windshield, but I can tell they are stopping the truck quicker than the stock pads did with less pedal pressure.
#20
Senior Member
Z36 pads and raybestos rotors. Huge improvement over stock but make sure you do the break in. At first I wasn't impressed but as they got some heat into them and beaded the rotors they have really impressed me. Usually after bedding, the rotors will have a blue/gray tint to them showing the rotors got up to temp and the pads left material on them.