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Originally Posted by DaveInDenver
Thanks for info. Just to finish out the brake pad thoughts...
Price of just the pads is virtually the same.
Will call mfgr again to confirm which model has more stopping power / friction rating. Also to find out if rotors in the kits are different somehow.
Z36 Truck/Tow = Carbon Fiber-Ceramic. $41 on amzn.
"... that features a coefficient of friction 17% higher than OE pads."
Z23 Sport = Carbon Fiber-Ceramic. $42 on amzn.
"... formula for superior braking power."
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I called Power Stop. They said the Z23 and Z36 are essentially the same (but not identical) pad material, both ceramic compound.
The Z36 (truck and tow) are for high heat and have different shims (steel for high heat dissipation) so they are heavy loads, frequent heavy braking, or oversize wheels. In general they are considered a grippier setup.
The Z23 (performance/sport) have coated shims that are quieter and still a premium ceramic pad compound for noticeable OEM+ stopping power.
Me... going with Z23... just want/need OEM+ performance.
