Pad review /// STREET PERFORMANCE
PowerStop Z26 Street Warrior
Aimed at muscle cars and quick sedans: more bite than OE, cleaner than semi-metallics.
Spec sheet
Compound familyCarbon-fiber ceramic
Duty classStreet performance
Operating window0–450 °C
Street useYes
Typical price$$$$ · $45–90 / axle
Operating window
0°C300600900°C
Works from 0°C to 450°C
Character ratings
Bite / stopping power6.5
Fade resistance5
Cold performance7
Quietness7
Low dust7
Pad life6
Rotor friendliness8
The verdict
Best for: Powerful street cars on a sensible budget.
The trade-off: Capable, not exceptional — dual-duty pads beat it when truly hot.
Reading the numbers
Standout traits: rotor friendliness (8/10).
No outright weak axis for its intended duty.
Ratings are brakepadfinder.com's editorial synthesis of manufacturer specs and long-term community consensus. Character guidance, not lab data.
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