Overview
The Power Stop KC2071-36 is a Z36 Extreme Performance Truck and Tow 1-Click brake kit with calipers for the front of 2001–2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 trucks.
Z36 is Power Stop’s heavy-duty kit: drilled and slotted rotors, high-friction metallic pads and red calipers, aimed at wet, hot and hilly braking and towing at max weight.
The KC2071-36 is the front-axle version for heavy-duty trucks with vented rotors and aftermarket-style calipers in natural color. The list spans Chevrolet and GMC, including Classic-era 2007 trucks.
The Z36 line is Power Stop’s heavy-duty choice, with metallic high-friction pads and a pin bushing kit with Hi-Temp lubricant for the caliper slides. KC2071-36 spans the 2500 HD and 3500 trucks from General Motors across the 2000s, and includes Classic-labeled 2007 models. Years are listed in separate ranges, so find the line for your exact truck.
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
Heavy-truck brake care
Heavy-duty trucks put a large mass behind the brakes, so the system works hard on every stop and especially on steep grades. Friction builds heat quickly, and the rotors and pads must dissipate it without losing grip. Good maintenance keeps the system predictable, and regular inspection catches small problems before they become larger ones.
Hoses and fluid are easy to overlook but matter a great deal on a loaded truck. Replace swollen or cracked hoses and keep the fluid fresh, since moisture reduces its boiling point. Inspect the calipers for leaks and make sure the slide pins move freely at every pad change.
- Replace rotors that show deep grooves or heat cracks
- Check brake fluid condition regularly
- Inspect the caliper boots for tears
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | KC2071-36 |
| UPC | 700007037271 |
| 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
Power Stop names the 2002–2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, 2001–2010 Silverado 2500 HD, 2007 Silverado 2500 HD Classic, 2004–2006 Silverado 3500, 2007 Silverado 3500 Classic and 2007–2010 Silverado 3500 HD. GMC appears as the 2001–2010 Sierra 2500 HD, 2007 Sierra 2500 HD Classic, 2004–2006 Sierra 3500, 2007 Sierra 3500 Classic and 2007–2010 Sierra 3500 HD.
Light-duty 1500 trucks and Suburban or Yukon XL models are not on this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Premium hardware, a pin bushing kit and Hi-Temp lubricant are supplied. Bleed the brakes after installation and test the pedal, particularly before pulling a trailer.
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








