Overview
The Power Stop Z36-1286 is a front metallic Z36 Truck and Tow disc brake pad set for the 2005-2010 INFINITI QX56, 2005-2012 Nissan Armada and 2008-2010 Nissan Titan.
For hauling, towing and hilly driving, Power Stop offers the Z36 Extreme Truck and Tow pad. It is a metallic pad for vehicles with higher gross vehicle weights, with a coefficient of friction Power Stop puts at 17 percent above OE pads.
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
Axle service and bedding
Front brakes handle most of the stopping force in normal driving, so front pads on a heavy SUV or pickup wear faster than rears. Replacing them in pairs on the same axle keeps braking even from side to side. Pads that wear unevenly can pull the vehicle during a stop, which is one of the first signs that the caliper or hardware needs attention.
Bedding in new pads is a short but useful step. Make several moderate stops from moderate speed without coming to a full stop, then let the brakes cool before heavy use. This helps the pad material transfer evenly onto the rotor. Check the rotors for blue or dark spots afterward, and avoid towing right after installation until the brakes feel consistent. Squealing and a longer pedal travel are common signs that pads are near the end of their life.
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | Z36-1286 |
| UPC | 792088905543 |
| Product type | Disc brake pads |
| Position | Front |
| 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 2005-2010 INFINITI QX56, the 2005-2012 Nissan Armada and the 2008-2010 Nissan Titan, in the front position.
The Titan fits 2008-2010 only, and the Armada fits through 2012. Make sure your year, model and trim fall inside these fit years before ordering.
Installation notes
The set includes noise insulating shims and Hi-Temp lubricant for the install. Replace pads on the axle as a pair, and test braking gently before loading the vehicle or hitching a trailer.
What’s included
The pad set with its noise insulating shims and Hi-Temp lubricant.
Not included: No rotors, calipers or brake fluid come with the pad set.
