Power Stop Z26 Brake Pad Review (Cut Down the Brake Dust)

Sledgehammer70 · 02-12-2017, 11:23 AM

Put the Power Stop Z26 brake pads to the test to mainly get around the stock pad dusting. But they perform on par with the stock pads and basically cut the dust down A LOT.

BrianL · 02-13-2017, 09:58 AM

Hey Sledge,

I watched your install video as well. I'm convinced I also want to replace my pads & the Z26 looks to be a good option. Thanks for the review.

When removing the caliper pins to get the Brembo pads out, it looked like you just used a punch to get them out. There is nothing holding them in place or nothing to unscrew or anything? What holds them in place during normal use?

Sledgehammer70 · 02-13-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianL

Hey Sledge,

I watched your install video as well. I'm convinced I also want to replace my pads & the Z26 looks to be a good option. Thanks for the review.

When removing the caliper pins to get the Brembo pads out, it looked like you just used a punch to get them out. There is nothing holding them in place or nothing to unscrew or anything? What holds them in place during normal use?

The pins sit in a pressure tight fitting on the back side of the caliper. They are actually guide pins, so their main job is to make sure the pads stay in the right place/ angle.

But you use the punch to force them out of the tight fitting and when you put them back in you use the hammer to get them to sit tightly once again.

AlphaCamaro7 · 02-15-2017, 01:20 PM

Would you know what the difference is between z23 and z26? Really debating between these two

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Adrian97c · 02-15-2017, 09:05 PM

What did you do with the FS01 rims? I love the high gloss m017? you have now! Are they both same price? Where did you get your calipers coated at? Would that bottom lip thing fit on under a aftermarket splitter (RPI)? Did you add a supercharger?!(noticed you have a new hood), what did you do with old hood?

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Sunsnare98 · 02-19-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian97c

What did you do with the FS01 rims? I love the high gloss m017? you have now! Are they both same price? Where did you get your calipers coated at? Would that bottom lip thing fit on under a aftermarket splitter (RPI)? Did you add a supercharger?!(noticed you have a new hood), what did you do with old hood?

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Wow...you asked like 10 questions. Just pm him.

camaromike77 · 04-05-2017, 07:51 AM

Are these available for the 2017 2SS ?? Can only find model year 2016 and earlier......... Thanks.....

Adrian97c · 04-05-2017, 08:50 AM

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Are these available for the 2017 2SS ?? Can only find model year 2016 and earlier......... Thanks.....

2016 & 2017 = identical cars

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camaromike77 · 04-05-2017, 09:05 AM

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2016 & 2017 = identical cars

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Thank-you Adrian97c. Much appreciated!

LuSe4 · 04-17-2017, 05:28 AM

Hey Sledgehammer, since you have had these brake pads for a couple of months, are you still happy with them? Any brake squeal? Thanks.

Dub9 · 04-18-2017, 07:23 PM

Just saw these. Would it be worth swapping out my stock pads immediately, with only 60 miles on them?

AlphaCamaro7 · 04-18-2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dub9

Just saw these. Would it be worth swapping out my stock pads immediately, with only 60 miles on them?

Performance wise they're the same but if you're looking to have less dust and grime then these are amazing for that.

Yellow6thGen · 04-18-2017, 09:18 PM

Are you still happy with the Z26 pads I'm pulling the trigger if you're still happy!

AlphaCamaro7 · 04-18-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow6thGen

Are you still happy with the Z26 pads I'm pulling the trigger if you're still happy!

Oh yea barely have to clean the wheels and tire and wheels look a lot cleaner every week instead of the dust changing its color.

02-15-2017, 01:20 PM	#4
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	Would you know what the difference is between z23 and z26? Really debating between these two Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Well............ At least you tried. lol

02-15-2017, 09:05 PM	#5
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	What did you do with the FS01 rims? I love the high gloss m017? you have now! Are they both same price? Where did you get your calipers coated at? Would that bottom lip thing fit on under a aftermarket splitter (RPI)? Did you add a supercharger?!(noticed you have a new hood), what did you do with old hood? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

04-05-2017, 07:51 AM	#7
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04-17-2017, 05:28 AM	#10
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	Hey Sledgehammer, since you have had these brake pads for a couple of months, are you still happy with them? Any brake squeal? Thanks. __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

04-18-2017, 09:18 PM	#13
Yellow6thGen 18 ZL1 A10 Convertible Drives: White ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 410 View My Garage	Are you still happy with the Z26 pads I'm pulling the trigger if you're still happy! __________________ 2018 ZL1 Convertible A10 @ Kooks R&D.

02-13-2017, 09:58 AM	#2
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	Hey Sledge, I watched your install video as well. I'm convinced I also want to replace my pads & the Z26 looks to be a good option. Thanks for the review. When removing the caliper pins to get the Brembo pads out, it looked like you just used a punch to get them out. There is nothing holding them in place or nothing to unscrew or anything? What holds them in place during normal use?

04-18-2017, 07:23 PM	#11
Dub9 Drives: F1fty SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mitten Posts: 74 View My Garage	Just saw these. Would it be worth swapping out my stock pads immediately, with only 60 miles on them?

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