PowerStop® - Z16 Clean Ride Ceramic Brake Pads

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Features

  • Evolution ceramic low dust formula for superior braking power and cleaner wheels
  • The pad surfaces are thermal scorched for a fast break-in
  • Powder coated backing plate extends life by resisting rust and corrosion
  • Premium rubberized shims provide virtually noise-free braking
  • Chamfered and slotted like the OE pad to ensure noise-free braking
  • Sold as a two-wheel set
  • PowerStop Special Offers

Product Details

Z16 Clean Ride Ceramic Brake Pads by PowerStop®. PowerStop brake pads are engineered for noise free braking with dual rubber backed shims that offer 6 times more noise reduction than plain steel shims. The pad surfaces are thermal scorched for fast break-in. Evolution pads feature a true ceramic formula that keeps wheels cleaner, and won't wear-out the rotors. PowerStop pads have 20% more stopping power than other leading brands. The premium ceramic compound is made using OE positive mold technology, that assures a uniform friction density throughout the pad and this helps control noise and premature wear. Evolution pads are manufactured under TS16949 standards to OEM specifications including chamfers and slots.

Installation

The true ceramic formula also generates far less ugly brake dust on your wheels, and wears less cast iron off your rotors. Every set of pads is supplied with PowerStop’s engineered dual-rubber-backed shims, which provide 6 times the noise reduction of the OEM plain steel shims. With 20% more stopping power, these are the pads to choose for everyday use. They’re manufactured to OEM standards, with all the proper slots and chamfers for a perfect fit and long life. Posi-mold pads enable consistent density as the material is hot pressed into a mold at over 6,000 psi. The result is consistent performance and low noise. All pads are asbestos free.

Here’s another PowerStop exclusive: Thermal Scorching. When brake pads are properly broken in, there’s a band of pad material several millimeters thick that’s been baked free of organic binders. That band progresses through the pad as it wears, keeping the gummy binders from transferring to the rotor surface and reducing brake effectiveness. PowerStop Z16 pads are treated with their Thermal Scorching process to establish that band before the pads ever leave the factory. That means a fast, consistent bedding-in.

PowerStop also uses the best technology for anti-squeal shims: constrained steel. A sandwich of two layers of steel with a viscoelastic layer between them prevents acoustic coupling between the pad and caliper piston, eliminating brake squeal. Other manufacturers attempt to use a single layer of steel or a layer of Teflon to achieve this. PowerStop’s solution, while pricier, is far more effective.

Reviews

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5 of 5
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When no one in town "that includes a hundred mile radius of a greater metropolitan area" had my break pads, power stop was there online. In hand in mere days and job done. Thank you.
Posted by Customer / July 01, 20212019 Ram 2500
4 of 5
Dusty
A little difficulty in getting the pads to seat on the new rotors, but after a few miles on the highway it was all good. Dusty pads and dust all over the wheels after a few miles. Functions great!
Posted by Customer / July 01, 20202012 Ford F-150
5 of 5
Posted by Jermaine (Brooklyn, NY) / February 09, 20192006 Porsche Cayenne
5 of 5
John Laroda
Thank you for your business and product. I greatly appreciate the stopping power also the low dust and no noise, I would recommend this for anyone.
Posted by John (Sicklerville, NJ) / March 20, 20172011 Infiniti EX
5 of 5
I'm Very Satisfied With This Purchase.
This product looked great the quality was great. Installing this product was very easy.
Posted by Wendy (Mountain House, CA) / October 13, 20162009 Mercedes E Class
5 of 5
Posted by Scott (Doraville, GA) / April 26, 20162014 Hyundai Veloster
5 of 5
Great Brake Pad 2010 Murano
Easy to install and great price!
Posted by Andy (Nolensville, TN) / May 09, 20142010 Nissan Murano
5 of 5
Amazing Quality for a Great Price
I wasn't expecting the pads to be this good. Completely changed the way my car stops! A+. Must buy.
Posted by Matthew (Raeford, NC) / December 10, 20132012 Scion tC
5 of 5
Brake Pads
Great.
Posted by Raymond (Port Orange, FL) / November 30, 20132010 Toyota Corolla
5 of 5
Amazing Difference
I had the brakes changed on my 2008 Sebring convertible by 2 different mechanic shops and had a loud squealing for the first 5 or 6 times I braked with both installations. Ordered these ceramic pads. I had a friend install them and have not heard a sound since. I would recommend these pads.
Posted by Pam (Green Bay, WI) / November 07, 20132010 Chrysler Sebring