Product: PowerStop Z36 Extreme Truck & Tow Brake Pads

PowerStop Z36 truck & tow brake pads are engineered for drivers who demand more from their brakes. Whether you’re towing a trailer, hauling heavy loads, driving through mountainous terrain, running oversized wheels and tires, or driving around town, this complete brake upgrade delivers the stopping power and durability your truck or SUV needs

What’s in the Box: The Z36 Truck & Tow pads pack includes Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Installation Hardware

What Makes The PowerStop Z36 Pads Different?

Unlike standard ceramic brake pads, the Z36 Truck & Tow series uses a carbon-fiber ceramic compound designed for heavier vehicles and increased thermal loads.

Benefits include:

• Improved stopping power
• Better resistance to brake fade
• Reduced dust output
• Quieter operation
• Increased durability during towing

These pads are engineered specifically for trucks and SUVs that experience additional braking stress from towing, oversized wheels, cargo weight, or aggressive driving.

Which, let’s be honest, describes about 90% of Silverado owners.

Engineered For:

Heavy Towing – Ideal for trucks and SUVs hauling heavy loads such as campers, work trailers, utility trailers, or boats. The powder coated backing plate extends life by resisting rust and corrosion
Mountain Driving – Designed to withstand brake fade throughout steep descents and demanding mountainous terrain
Modified Rigs – Perfect for trucks with lifted suspensions or larger wheel and tire combinations that place additional stress on braking systems

Why Carbon-Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads Matter

Traditional semi-metallic brake pads can produce excessive dust, noise, and heat buildup under heavy use. The carbon-fiber ceramic formulation used in the Z36 pads helps maintain more consistent braking performance during repeated stops.

This is especially important for:

• Towing trailers
• Off-road driving
• Mountain descents
• Heavy payloads
• Larger wheel and tire setups

The upgraded material also helps reduce brake fade when temperatures increase during aggressive braking situations.

Because “praying before every freeway exit” isn’t technically a braking strategy.

Component Breakdown:

The Pads (Z36 Formula) – The Z36 carbon-fiber ceramic brake pad formula combines low-dust ceramic materials reinforced with carbon fibers for increased stopping power and durability. Premium stainless-steel shims assist give protection to the caliper at the same time as reducing noise and vibration for smooth, quiet braking performance

The Hardware – High-quality stainless-steel installation hardware helps ensure proper fitment and makes brake pad installation quick and straightforward

Included Installation Hardware

The PowerStop Z36-785 kit includes installation hardware to simplify the brake job and reduce unwanted vibration or uneven pad wear.

Included hardware helps ensure:

• Proper pad alignment
• Reduced brake noise
• Improved caliper movement
• Easier installation

Replacing old clips and hardware during a brake service is critical, especially on older GM trucks where rust and corrosion love to become permanent residents.

Installation:

A true bolt-on performance upgrade. No modifications required. Includes all necessary stainless-steel hardware for a hassle-free, do-it-yourself install

What Vehicles Fit The PowerStop Z36-785 Rear Brake Pads?

The PowerStop Z36-785 rear brake pads fit several GM trucks, SUVs, and vans including:

• Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 (2002–2006)
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999–2007)
• GMC Savana 2500 (2003–2007)

Fitment may vary depending on cab style, drivetrain, brake package, and production date, so always verify using your vehicle information before ordering.

Because GM absolutely loved changing brake configurations every six minutes during the early 2000s.

PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR FITMENT: The usage of the Amazon Confirmed Fit bar at the top of the page or check the Product Description to confirm your vehicle fitment

Are The PowerStop Z36 Pads Good For Daily Driving?

Yes.

Despite being designed for truck and towing applications, the Z36 pads still provide comfortable street manners for daily driving. They maintain low dust levels and relatively quiet operation compared to many aggressive heavy-duty brake compounds.

That makes them a popular option for:

• Daily-driven trucks
• Weekend tow rigs
• Lifted Silverados
• Work trucks
• SUVs with oversized wheels

They strike a solid balance between performance and street usability without feeling overly harsh during normal driving.

A COMPLETE REAR BRAKE PAD UPGRADE – Includes 2 Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads | Installation Hardware – Engineered as a right away-fit upgrade for truck and SUV braking systems, making brake pad replacement easy

Should You Upgrade Your Truck Brake Pads?

If you tow regularly, drive aggressively, or simply want more confidence when stopping a heavier vehicle, upgrading to a truck-focused brake pad like the PowerStop Z36 series is absolutely worth considering.

Factory pads are designed around average driving conditions.

Unfortunately, GM never factored in:

• 35-inch mud tires
• overloaded utility trailers
• downhill panic braking
• or Kyle towing two jet skis at 90 MPH while vaping

The Z36 pads are designed for real-world abuse that truck owners actually put their vehicles through.

UPGRADED STOPPING POWER: Carbon-fiber ceramic Truck & Tow Z36 brake pads deliver increased stopping power in comparison to OE replacement brake pads at the same time as remaining ultra-quiet and providing long-lasting braking performance
HEAVY DUTY BRAKING: Z36 Truck & Tow brake pads are built for trucks, SUVs, and 4×4 vehicles, delivering durable, reliable stopping power to take care of the added stress of towing, hauling, mountainous driving, and lifted trucks at the same time as reducing brake fade
PERFORMANCE PROTECTION WARRANTY: Backed by a 12-Month / 12,000-Mile Limited Warranty, giving drivers added confidence in their PowerStop brake pad upgrade.