Overview
The Power Stop KC2020-36 is a Z36 Extreme Performance Truck and Tow 1-Click brake kit with calipers for the front of heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC trucks, Suburban 2500, Yukon XL 2500 and the Hummer H2.
Z36 kits are built for trucks that work hard, with slotted and cross-drilled rotors, high-friction metallic pads and red calipers. The combination is aimed at braking in wet, hot or hilly conditions and when towing at maximum weight.
The front-axle KC2020-36 has vented rotors and natural-colored aftermarket calipers. Its application list is long and has year gaps, so confirm the exact year before choosing it.
The list for KC2020-36 is the broadest of the Z36 kits in this family, running from 1999 through 2013 across several heavy-duty models. Years are listed in separate ranges per model, so read the line for your truck. The Suburban 2500 and Yukon XL 2500 entries are the longest at 2000–2013.
Key features
- Z36 Truck and Tow kit with calipers
- Drilled and slotted Evolution rotors
- Red powder coated calipers
- Z36 carbon-ceramic pads
- Premium hardware
- Pin bushing kit and Hi-Temp lubricant
- Front axle, vented rotors
Heavy-duty braking basics
Trucks in this class carry heavy loads, so the brakes work harder on every stop, especially on grades. Heat builds in the rotors and pads quickly, and it can reduce friction when the system is pushed for long periods. Metallic pads handle that heat well, but they often generate more noise and dust than softer compounds, which is a trade-off worth expecting.
Brake fluid and hoses matter as much as the friction parts on a heavy truck. Fluid that has taken on moisture can boil under sustained use, and old rubber hoses can swell under pressure. Inspect both at every service, and replace fluid on the schedule your vehicle calls for.
- Keep following distances longer when loaded
- Check the brake fluid level and color at each service
- Inspect hoses for swelling or cracks
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | KC2020-36 |
| UPC | 700007037181 |
| Part type | Brake kit with calipers |
| Product line | Z36 Extreme Truck and Tow 1-Click |
| Position | Front |
| Rotor type | Vented, drilled and slotted |
| Caliper type | Aftermarket, red powder coated |
| Pads | Z36 carbon-ceramic |
| Color | Natural |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
The kit fits the front of the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 (2002–2006), Silverado 1500 HD (2001–2003 and 2005–2006), Silverado 1500 HD Classic (2007), Silverado 2500 (1999–2004) and Suburban 2500 (2000–2013), plus the GMC Sierra 1500 HD, Sierra 1500 HD Classic (2007), Sierra 2500 (1999–2004) and Yukon XL 2500 (2000–2013), and the Hummer H2 (2003–2009).
Half-ton Silverado and Sierra 1500 models and the 2004 Silverado 1500 HD are not on the list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Hardware, a pin bushing kit and Hi-Temp lubricant are part of the kit. After swapping, bleed the front brakes and check pedal firmness, especially before towing.
What’s included
- Evolution drilled and slotted rotors
- Red powder coated calipers
- Z36 carbon-ceramic pads
- Premium hardware
- Pin bushing kit and Hi-Temp lubricant
