Powerstop Z36 brake kit, any good?

Currently I have TRD pads and high carbon steel rotors on my truck, they are ok but not awesome. Now I have an 8000LB trailer and I think the brakes are not up to the task. Anyone use the power stop or find something better?

 

I had PowerStops and had heat marks with warping issues with them. That is common with slotted and drilled rotors. Drilled rotors are known for pulsating as well.. Now I have StopTech Sport. Cryo treated and slotted only.

 

Last set of drilled slotted I had on my 02 Monte SS pulsated like crazy bad on hard braking, even new. (I was a GM tech for 22 years so anyone that is gonna post did you install them right can save it ) Much prefer a solid rotor. I will have a look at those, thanks for the input.

 

Are you asking about the Z36 pads or the rotors as well? I'm contemplating those pads w/stock rotors.

 

^^+1 for this set-up i just installed stoptech slotted only rotors with hawk LTS pads. Also I sprung for the stoptech stainless lines (6 total) 2 front 2 rear and 2 bed to axle. 1000 times better feel! less pedal travel and twice as firm in panic stops. highly recommend!

 

Well now that you mention it, pedal feel is pretty lousy on these....

 

The kit with pads and rotors...

 

I’ve got the z36 pads all around, carquest premium rotors on front and oem rotors on rear. They seem to work well.

 

I have the stoptech slotted. Going back to oem and trd pads when these wear out. I have about 10k miles to go on them

 

I would be looking at the brakes on the trailer if your concerned. The stock brakes are plenty good.

 

8k trailer on a 1/2 ton truck. Consider road safety go with. 3/4ton. I have money youre over the limit on payload etc.

 

OEMs are really good...I swapped to StopTech drilled/slotted rotors w/ Z36 and they don't stop as well as the OEM.

Agree with Redcon...you probably need a 3/4 ton truck.

 

What’s the link to the ones you bought? I’m in the market for rotors and pads

 

I got them from AutoAnything. I'll pull my order and get you the part numbers. Also, once you add them to the cart, do live chat with them and ask if cart items are the best price. They will usually give you another $20 to $30 dollars off.

 

Here is a list of what I have.

 

I have a 2015 Tundra and it has fantastic brakes with factory pads and rotors, 4 piston calipers and huge vented rotors front and rear. Not being able to adequately stop an 8000lb trailer is more a function of improperly adjusted or improperly functioning trailer brakes. Does your trailer have brakes on both axles?

 

Right on! Thanks!

 

I’ve been currently running the PowerStop rotors and Z36 pads and haven’t had any issues with the setup.

I’ve definitely put a good amount of miles on them and can say that it does feel like I need to apply more pressure to slow down or stop