Overview
The Power Stop Z36-756 front brake pads are Z36 Truck and Tow disc brake pads for 1999–2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and Excursion.
Towing and hauling keep the brakes under sustained load, and the heat from that work is what leads to brake fade. The Z36 coefficient of friction is 17 percent higher than OE 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
Towing and brake fade
Heavy-duty trucks and Excursions pulling trailers hold speed on grades that ask a lot of the front brakes. Brake fade happens when the pads and rotors get hot enough that friction drops, and it can build over a long descent without any warning. Pad compound is one defense, along with sensible gear selection and regular inspection of the front brakes.
Check the front rotors for heat spots, blue discoloration and grooves, and measure thickness against the minimum stamped on the rotor. Replace the rotors when they are below that figure, since thin rotors can flex and cause pulsation. Rotor hats and wheel hub surfaces should be clean before the new pads are fitted. Finish with a few firm stops in a clear area to seat the pads before driving under load.
Specifications
| Brand | Power Stop |
|---|---|
| Part number | Z36-756 |
| UPC | 792088508669 |
| 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 1999–2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty, and the 2000–2005 Ford Excursion.
Super Duty trucks from 2005 on and rear brakes are not covered by this fitment. Confirm the model year on your truck falls inside this list.
Installation notes
Check the rotors and calipers for wear or damage while the old pads are off, since worn parts shorten pad life.
What’s included
- Z36 Truck and Tow front brake pads, part Z36-756
- Noise insulating shims
- Hi-temp lubricant
Not included: brake rotors and calipers.
