Powerstop K1236-36 Brake Kit

[Rusty Shackleford]

Anyone put this on their 4R? I've searched and found a few who have gone with the standard duty K1236, but I didn't find anyone who went with the K1236-36, which is supposed to be a little beefier.

I'm just looking to upgrade the stock rotors and pads and not do the Tundra brake upgrade because the TBU is more than I'm looking to spend. Searches also turned up EBC rotors and greenstuff pads, which look really good, but is a bit on the pricey side.

Any info or reviews of the K1236-36 would be helpful.

 

[BassnmanMike]

I was wondering the same thing

 

[mphudak]

Prob won't help much, but when i recently upgraded to the Tundra brakes, i did the powerstop tundra calipers and Z36 rotor/pad upgrade. They are very grippy, especially when the rotors are heated up. I can only speculate that it is a definite upgrade over the OE style rotors.

 

[SIKHILUXSURF]

do it once and do it right. dont ask what if as it will disapont you when you have high expectations. the cost for the tundra setup is not to much so why try to save a few bucks?

 

[gamefreakgc]

Are you looking to replace or upgrade?

If you are looking to replace, anything will be better than old warped rotors with thin pads, especially if you bed the brakes properly.

If you are looking to upgrade, really should save up and go the Tundra route. That's where I am at right now, my brakes and rotors are about done so saving up the time and money to do it an forever be happy with them.

 

[white_n_slow]

I recently bought the powerstop kit for my LX450 and plan to get it on the truck within a week or so. I'll let you know how it goes.

As for EBC, I am not sold on their quality. A buddy and I completely glazed a set of EBC pads on a light track day (just a couple laps at a time followed by 20 minute cool-down) and barely made it home alive. I believe those were EBC yellow stuff.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

I recently bought the powerstop kit for my LX450 and plan to get it on the truck within a week or so. I'll let you know how it goes.

As for EBC, I am not sold on their quality. A buddy and I completely glazed a set of EBC pads on a light track day (just a couple laps at a time followed by 20 minute cool-down) and barely made it home alive. I believe those were EBC yellow stuff.

Awesome. Did you get the standard K1236, or the K1236-36?

 

[white_n_slow]

K1154 for the big truck.

I'm not sure what the -36 stands for, but this is the kit I bought: Power Stop 1-Click Brake Kits | Power Stop

Or more specifically:Powerstop Complete Brake Kit, Free Shipping on Power Stop Rotors & Brake Pad Kits

There is a lot of debate out there as to whether cross drilled or slotted rotors really do you any good in the real world, so you can google to your hearts content on that subject. However the rotors are better than OE quality, regardless of cross drilling/slotting, pads have a good rep and the whole package was about the same price (if not a few bucks less) as NAPA gold.

 

[Koch13351]

I just put the Powerstop kit you are asking about on my 4Runner about 3 weeks ago. The difference is incredible. They are much more sensitive than stock, there is no noticable brake fade after getting them hot, and you can stomp on em without it tripping ABS. But the ABS part might not be a common issue. My rotors were ready to be replaced. Pads were fine. But too often the brakes just wanted to lock up, even on an easy, flat stop. Either way, this kit is well worth it. I found an 'open box item' (returned but never installed) set on eBay for $95.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

K1154 for the big truck.

I'm not sure what the -36 stands for, but this is the kit I bought: Power Stop 1-Click Brake Kits | Power Stop

Or more specifically:Powerstop Complete Brake Kit, Free Shipping on Power Stop Rotors & Brake Pad Kits

There is a lot of debate out there as to whether cross drilled or slotted rotors really do you any good in the real world, so you can google to your hearts content on that subject. However the rotors are better than OE quality, regardless of cross drilling/slotting, pads have a good rep and the whole package was about the same price (if not a few bucks less) as NAPA gold.

My mistake, I thought you meant you had already installed a kit on your Lexus and you had one waiting to be put on your 4R. Here are links that explain the differences between the regular K1236 & the K1236-36, in case you, or anyone else, is interested

Power Stop 1-Click Brake Kits | Power Stop

Power Stop 1-Click Extreme Truck & Tow Brake Kits | Power Stop

I just put the Powerstop kit you are asking about on my 4Runner about 3 weeks ago. The difference is incredible. They are much more sensitive than stock, there is no noticable brake fade after getting them hot, and you can stomp on em without it tripping ABS. But the ABS part might not be a common issue. My rotors were ready to be replaced. Pads were fine. But too often the brakes just wanted to lock up, even on an easy, flat stop. Either way, this kit is well worth it. I found an 'open box item' (returned but never installed) set on eBay for $95.

So you did install the K1236-36 kit? Glad to hear you're liking it so far. I think I might go ahead and purchase it soon. Thanks for your feedback

 

[white_n_slow]

OK, so the only difference is the pads (Z23 vs. Z36). They are both carbon/ceramic and nothing in the stoptech literature actually specifies what the difference in the pad compound actually is.

Give 'em a shot and report back.

I think I got z23 pads with my kit, BTW.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Wanted to give everyone who's interested an update on this. I bought the PowerStop K1236-36 kit for $183 from TheBrakeGuys.com, and I was pretty impressed by the quality of the components. Everything you need to swap pads & rotors was included - new spring clips & anti-chatter lube as well.

A buddy came over to help me with the install this past weekend and we had the pads & rotors swapped out and completely flushed the brake fluid in about 2.5 hours. Everything fits like it's supposed to and the brakes work flawlessly. It is a definite upgrade compared to the stock setup. It's a very smooth, controlled stop and I'm very happy with how they perform. For someone just looking to upgrade their brakes and stopping performance without committing the money and time for the Tundra upgrade, I'd say this is a great option.

 

[Arnezie]

Wanted to give everyone who's interested an update on this. I bought the PowerStop K1236-36 kit for $183 from TheBrakeGuys.com, and I was pretty impressed by the quality of the components. Everything you need to swap pads & rotors was included - new spring clips & anti-chatter lube as well.

A buddy came over to help me with the install this past weekend and we had the pads & rotors swapped out and completely flushed the brake fluid in about 2.5 hours. Everything fits like it's supposed to and the brakes work flawlessly. It is a definite upgrade compared to the stock setup. It's a very smooth, controlled stop and I'm very happy with how they perform. For someone just looking to upgrade their brakes and stopping performance without committing the money and time for the Tundra upgrade, I'd say this is a great option.

Couple months in , how do you like them ?:shrug:

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Couple months in , how do you like them ?:shrug:

I still have no complaints. The pads are holding up great and the braking performance has not began to fade yet. Very good stopping power for the money.

 

[chimpy]

Looked at the kit on Amazon for $153. Great deal! Just wondering, have you replaced the rear brakes on your 4runner? If so, what brand of components do you recommend? I am sure that I will need everything, drums, shoes, and spring kit.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Looked at the kit on Amazon for $153. Great deal! Just wondering, have you replaced the rear brakes on your 4runner? If so, what brand of components do you recommend? I am sure that I will need everything, drums, shoes, and spring kit.

Sorry, haven't tackled that one yet. Not looking forward to it either because I hate drum brakes.

 

[gamefreakgc]

I just did my rear brakes a month ago and used Napa Premium pads (not the cheap Napa ones). I've had good experiences with Napa in the past and the OEM were too pricey.

You can use any hardware kit. The one I got was less than $10 and the pins were a little too short but I just re-used the old ones since it's not a part that wears out. Be sure to get a couple of cans of brake cleaner though and bed in the brakes when you are done.

 

[chimpy]

I just did my rear brakes a month ago and used Napa Premium pads (not the cheap Napa ones). I've had good experiences with Napa in the past and the OEM were too pricey.

You can use any hardware kit. The one I got was less than $10 and the pins were a little too short but I just re-used the old ones since it's not a part that wears out. Be sure to get a couple of cans of brake cleaner though and bed in the brakes when you are done.

Thanks for the info. Might jut pick those up when I go to NAPA for the oil filter.