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I just did all 4 corners with the power stop z36 kit and have been very happy. We also flushed the fluid and the brakes feel better than the day I bought the truck. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapat

mookdoc6
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Just ordered some EBC rotors they are about the only rotors I can smash on in the hills and not warp....priceless! 

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I did powerstop with my expectations low they’re drilled/slotted w/ carbon fiber ceramic pads I think the z36. Definitely would recommend and going to say these best direct fit factory upgrade you can buy and the quality is A1 I’m rarely impressed. Thorough detailed break-in instructions and I always used brake/carb cleaner to get the protective coating off the rotors powerstop clearly states not to do so and to only use soap (dawn) and water I used a knuckle brush for safe measure I found that interesting. Like 3 months the look like I just installed them. It’s been a year of high demand and abuse there still is not a lip on the edges of the rotors or noticeable wear with 1/4 mile ets/daily speeds exceed 100/35” tires/I brake hard AF apparently/minor off road.

 

To address the Dust I mean I kinda want to say y’all crazy. I’m ocd honestly it isn’t that bad at all way less then factory IMO I expected they would be worst given the pad material it’s the “trade off”.

 

 

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I tow a 6k pound travel trailer with a 14 Silverado. I was tired of replacing warped rotors. I installed the PowerStop z36 slotted/vented rotors & carbon fiber ceramic brake pads on all 4 wheels. Huge difference over the stock brakes. They seemed rough at first, but after the proper break-in procedure, they're great.

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