Overview
The Power Stop Z36-1274 is a rear metallic Z36 Truck and Tow disc brake pad set for the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty (KJ), 2018 Wrangler (JL) and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro.
The Z36 pads have a coefficient of friction 17 percent higher than OE pads, which suits drivers who tow trailers, haul loads or drive in the hills.
Key features
- Metallic pad for trucks and SUVs with higher gross vehicle weights
- Made for driving in the hills, hauling loads and towing trailers
- Extreme pad bite to avoid high temperature brake fade
- Coefficient of friction 17 percent higher than OE pads
- Thermal scorched, chamfered and slotted like OE
- Powdercoated backing plate
- Noise insulating shims
- Hi-Temp lubricant included
On the trail
Jeep Wranglers and the Liberty see a lot of low-speed crawling, uneven ground and steep descents, where brakes can run hot even without towing. Rear pads help control speed on those descents, so a pad that tolerates heat is useful off road as well as on pavement. Long downhill runs on dirt put steady heat into the rear rotors, which is when fade tends to show up.
When the pads are replaced, look at the rear rotors, the caliper slide pins and the parking brake setup. A worn rotor can make a new pad pulse, and seized slide pins can cause uneven wear that shows up after only a few trips. Mud and sand can work into the caliper, so rinse the wheel area after deep water crossings and check for grit before it becomes a squeal.
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | Z36-1274 |
| UPC | 792088804013 |
| Product type | Disc brake pads |
| Position | Rear |
| Series | Z36 Truck and Tow |
| Friction material | Metallic |
| Friction coefficient | 17 percent higher than OE pads |
| Backing plate | Powdercoated |
| Caliper | Stock |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
| Pad type | Upgrade |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), the 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL), the 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty (KJ) and the 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro, all in the rear position.
The JL Wrangler fits 2018 only. Verify your year, model and trim against the fit before ordering, especially for TJ and LJ Wranglers.
Installation notes
Fit the pads to stock calipers using the supplied noise insulating shims and Hi-Temp lubricant. Brake work on a tow vehicle is safety-critical, so have a qualified technician check it if you are not experienced.
What’s included
Metallic pads, noise insulating shims and Hi-Temp lubricant.
Not included: Only the pads and their small parts are included, with no rotors or calipers.
