Overview
The Power Stop Z36-679 front brake pads are Z36 Truck and Tow disc brake pads for 1997–2004 Ford F-150 and 2002 Lincoln Blackwood.
Designed for hauling loads, towing trailers and driving in hills, the Z36 compound has a friction coefficient 17 percent above original-equipment pads.
Key features
- Carbon and ceramic friction formula
- Thermal scorched finish
- Chamfered and slotted like the OE pads
- Powdercoated backing plate
- Noise insulating shims
- Hi-temp lubricant included
- Direct fit with the stock caliper, front position
Hauling and hill braking
Heavy loads and trailers ask more of the front brakes than ordinary commuting does, because a large share of stopping force moves forward as the truck slows. Hill descents keep friction surfaces hot for longer, so pad material and rotor condition both matter. A compound built for these demands can keep response steadier, though it works best when the caliper, hoses and fluid are also sound.
Front pads wear faster on trucks that tow often, so inspect them more frequently than the standard service interval. Check the lining thickness, the condition of the backing plate and any heat discoloration on the rotor. Uneven wear between the left and right sides often points to a sticking caliper slide pin, which should be cleaned and lubricated before the new pads go in.
- Inspect pads often on trucks that tow regularly
- Look for heat discoloration or blue tint on rotors
- Free-moving caliper slide pins prevent uneven wear
- Replace rotors that show deep grooves or cracks
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | Z36-679 |
| UPC | 792088508577 |
| Product line | Z36 Truck and Tow |
| Position | Front |
| Caliper | Stock |
| Fit | Direct fit |
| Type | Upgrade |
| Friction material | Carbon and ceramic formula |
| Finish | Thermal scorched |
| Pad design | Chamfered and slotted like OE |
| Backing plate | Powdercoated |
| Shims | Noise insulating |
| Lubricant | Hi-temp lubricant included |
| Coefficient of friction | 17 percent higher than OE pads (Power Stop) |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 1997–2003 Ford F-150, the 2004 F-150 Heritage and the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood.
Newer F-150 generations and F-250 trucks are not covered. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Replace the pads on both front wheels at the same time so braking stays even from side to side.
What’s included
- Z36 Truck and Tow front brake pads, part Z36-679
- Noise insulating shims
- Hi-temp lubricant
Not included: brake rotors and calipers.
