Anybody running Power Stop Z36 pads?
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Tuned
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I did order the PowerStops.
Just thinking out loud is all.
Fleet Mechanic
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Reviving this thread, as I need to replace my front pads (got 108K on OEMs, so just now needing pads - not too shabby).
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
Last edited by JoeUser; Mar 19, 2026 at 07:09 PM.
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Reviving this thread, as I need to replace my front pads (got 108K on OEMs, so just now needing pads - not too shabby).
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
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Reviving this thread, as I need to replace my front pads (got 108K on OEMs, so just now needing pads - not too shabby).
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
I'm thinking about ordering the PowerStop MDK6403 pads and rotors set from RockAuto (good price, even with tax and shipping beats Amazoo by $75), but will do a little more research about those rotors, first. If it turns out that the rotors are poorly reviewed I'll just order separate rotors and still go with the Z36 pads.
Before I hit the web, does anyone have any thoughts about particular rotors they'd like to share?
What about R1 Concepts? I really like that they're slotted and drilled.
Original rotors are very good, and unless they are gouged, grooved or warped, I wouldn't replace them.
I would just deglaze them with a scotch brite rotary disc and put new pads on.
I recently installed the Z36's on mine and did just that with the rotors.
Z36's keep my wheels and tires much cleaner.
I have R1 concepts on my Corvette, rotors are great but pads not so much.
And, yes, do not do drilled rotors on a HD pickup.
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Yeah, the more I think about drilled and slotted the more they're making less sense. Alright, I'll stick with solid rotors.
I figure with 108K miles it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them. Especially if they're only $150 ( , e.g.).
Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to power-bleed the brake fluid, while I'm at it (purge the old fluid and replace with some fresh).
I figure with 108K miles it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them. Especially if they're only $150 ( , e.g.).
Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to power-bleed the brake fluid, while I'm at it (purge the old fluid and replace with some fresh).
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Yeah, the more I think about drilled and slotted the more they're making less sense. Alright, I'll stick with solid rotors.
I figure with 108K miles it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them. Especially if they're only $150 (Detroit Axle, e.g.).
Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to power-bleed the brake fluid, while I'm at it (purge the old fluid and replace with some fresh).
I figure with 108K miles it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them. Especially if they're only $150 (Detroit Axle, e.g.).
Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to power-bleed the brake fluid, while I'm at it (purge the old fluid and replace with some fresh).
Also, one of the MUST DO items on a brake job for these trucks is to SERVICE THE CALIPER SLIDE PINS, grease the heck out of them before reassembly.
Last edited by Ltngdrvr; Mar 19, 2026 at 09:07 PM.
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