Rear brake pads: Truck & Tow
For a half-ton that tows or hauls, a truck-and-tow pad is the right upgrade over a basic economy pad. PowerStop Z36 is made for heavier vehicles and towing.
Part numbers
Rear brake pads with hardware
1 set (rear axle)
PowerStop Z36-1790
Z36 Truck & Tow carbon-fiber ceramic pads
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You'll also need
Brake fluid
DOT 3 brake fluid
Check the level after pushing the pistons back.
Trade-offs
- ✓ Built for heavier vehicles and towing
- ✓ Stronger stopping power than economy pads
- ✓ Comes with new hardware
- – Costs more than economy pads
- – More pad than you need for light daily driving
How the job goes
- Loosen the lug nuts, jack up and support the rear, and pull the wheels.
- Remove the caliper guide-pin bolts and swing or lift the caliper off.
- Swap the pad hardware, then install the new pads.
- Compress the caliper piston and reinstall the caliper.
- Pump the brake pedal until it's firm before you drive, then bed in the pads.
Before you order
- Some trucks with an electronic parking brake need a scan tool or service mode to retract the rear pistons.
- Sources disagree on 2012–2014: Power Stop dealers list Z36-1790 for 2012–2019, but NAPA lists it for 2015–2020. On a 2012–2014 truck, confirm fitment at checkout or compare against your old pads.
What GearGuide doesn't know yet
- ○ Power Stop's own catalog confirmation for 2012–2014 trucks.