Pad review /// TOW & HAUL
PowerStop Z36 Truck & Tow
Purpose-built for loaded trucks and SUVs: extra heat margin without semi-metallic noise.
Spec sheet
Compound familyCarbon-fiber ceramic
Duty classTow & haul
Operating window0–500 °C
Street useYes
Typical price$$$$ · $50–100 / axle
Operating window
0°C300600900°C
Works from 0°C to 500°C
Character ratings
Bite / stopping power6
Fade resistance6
Cold performance7
Quietness8
Low dust8
Pad life8
Rotor friendliness8
The verdict
Best for: Trucks and SUVs that tow, haul or carry the whole family uphill.
The trade-off: Not a performance pad — it's a heavy-duty street pad.
Reading the numbers
Standout traits: quietness (8/10), low dust (8/10), pad life (8/10), 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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