Front & Rear Z23 Evolution Sport Brake Upgrade Kit

In this video I bring you along as I "upgrade" Mrs.O's van with some of Rock Auto's Power Stop Z23 Evolution Sport brake pads and rotors. Is it really an upgrade? Will it really help with the rotors constantly "warping?" Time will tell but for now let's put them on and see how it goes. -Enjoy!
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[@SouthMainAuto]

What are your thoughts? Have you guys used these in the past and if so did you notice any difference in longevity? I am not looking for increased stopping power more than I am looking for a rotor that doesn't warp so fast. Let me know your experience! -Eric O. PS. Rock Auto #notasponsor so if they end up being rubbish you'll know about it 😅 That is the beauty of no sponsors, I can say what I want 🗽

[@05milmachine90]

I have used them multiple times. They do take a lot longer to warp than standard rotors. Solid choice

[@_zigzak]

Yea I ran them. In my experience they were very smooth for a few weeks and stopping power was great. But they became really rough feeling after they wore in, especially when wet. My car has the same issue with the front rotors warping so I tried all different types of rotors/pads and they all eventually warped. I ended up going back to blank rotors. If they don’t work out try the raybestos specialty high carbon blank rotors on rock auto. Had them for months now, no warping and they’re smooth as glass. Just to add I’ve been running powerstop reman calipers for over 100k miles with no issues, so I’d say their quality is pretty good.

[@huzudra]

My semi indirect experience with them is that the rotors are your bog standard retail store parts grade chinesium junk castings with some pads that get glazed and slippery with actual hard use as I've changed out a few sets for unhappy customers over the years and driven quite a few cars with them thumping and sliding to a stop. For rotors that don't warp, like ever get the Centric 125 series high carbon Cryo-treated rotors. I've been running them on the front of my Celica for about 50,000 miles of severe abuse with rotor temps past 650F often and never a single bit of warp ever at all. Possibly the non treated 125's would be just as good, I see those are available on RA for the fronts. I'll look around, maybe TireRack will have the Cryo treated ones. Used to be sold under their StopTech line and might still be. Unrelated to brakes, be aware that past (and probably current) versions of that 3.3 engine have issues with their VVT cam phasers rattling terribly at startup like a timing chain absolutely slapping around. Similar sound to the GM 3.6 when their phasers won't lock and I think a similar problem. It'll be about 3 seconds of the engine sounding like ate marbles. Oh hey, we have the same shop chair!

[@_zigzak]

@@huzudra high carbon is the way to go, the regular centric rotors warp just by looking at them.

[@HymezKidd]

Had them for over a year now... Overall satisfied with the performance and cleanliness... My OEM setup would coat my black wheels with rust and dust practically instantly. No longer an issue with these. The bite a little better when warm but nothing spectacular. Slotted and drilled will be a little noisy as well but you should know this by the time you purchase.... 8/10

[@Birdman_in_CLE]

You need to paint the calipers red to complete the package. Red paint is known to give another 15HP and 10ft shorter stops.

[@ecleveland1]

You beat me too it, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe even add some silver letters.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Would yellow or blue calipers give you an increase in HP as well😃

[@shadetreemech290]

Yeah, everyone knows that.

[@HotRod9967]

and it might match her nail polish

[@randyprenat6080]

Is the proportioning valve set up with too much front bias?

[@bigclivedotcom]

Rocking the overalls. What brand are they?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Bernie or bern or something like that. I got a few different brands to try out. These are the ones that were the most comfortable do far.

[@MattManProductions]

@@SouthMainAuto you'll find a few brands that are very comfortable, and will also get better with more wear.

[@keithlarge1151]

@@SouthMainAuto liberty and berne and Carhartt and Dickies...growing up we had pointer brand made in Bristol ,tn we're the mainstay in the south till they priced themselves out...were $ 135 a pr.... Now it's liberty's for me and carhartt

[@sailme2day]

@@SouthMainAuto the overalls will likely cure the rotor problem . :) haha. Ms "O" gets the " good stuff" for the crew and animal safety rig . Looking forward to the info progress on the as it goes , journey . Great video Eric, thank you .

[@bigclivedotcom]

@@SouthMainAuto Ah Berne. I have a pair of their brown duck overalls here.

[@GoodForYou4504]

I used this Power Stop set on a project truck that became my daily driver. After 40k pads and rotors are still good and truck stops way better then it did with factory brakes. 👍

[@ABC-td4rg]

Observation... The caliper pins are in the bracket are under a vaccume, they are stuck into the caliper bracket. I had the same problem on my 2006 Altima... Warped rotors over and over again no mater what brand I used. Even got new brackets and calipers... No change until I came across a vid that seems to have helped , It turns out I was over lubing the pins, now I start with cleaned out bores, Grease the pins run them in and out wiping off a little at a time until they stay where I put them. No trapped air pushing them out or vaccume pulling them in. Went from 2 to 8 months between brake jobs to 5 years since the last one. As for brands I landed with Raybestos element 3 pads and coated rotors. No rust wobbles and work great!

[@ianloyd6384]

Why do I have the feeling that Eric is going to seriously LOVE the overalls. Lol.. bet this isn’t the last we’ve seen of those!

[@jamesjames5715]

he is not wearing them anymore

[@jdgimpa]

I have power stop drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads on my 07 Ram 1500 pickup. They have been on there 30 thousand miles and are still working great. BTW nice overalls!

[@tammylott921]

ALL THESE DRILLED / SLOTTED ARE A WASTE OF MONEY FOR THE AVERAGE CITY VEHICLES ...THEY ARE MADE FOR HI SPEED ,,,, UNDER A HI SPEED THEY DO NOT WORK ..... RESEARCH IT ...

[@blue03r6]

I have a 13 and been eyeing these but im not a fan of ceramic pads. Ill be using something like sintered or semi metallic

[@jamram9924]

@@blue03r6 semi metallic pads have much greater stopping power, but tend to eat your rotors a bit more and create more dust.

[@blue03r6]

@@jamram9924 the dust I don't agree with. if I could upload pics to youtube I'd prove it. ceramic pads produce 2 times more dust than any semi metallic pad I've ever had. and the sintered pads produces almost none

[@jamram9924]

@@blue03r6 perhaps the pads you installed but most ceramic pads were designed to reduce brake dust and reduce the use of toxic metals into the environment. Ceramic pads can vary in content of materials and complexity from manufacturer to manufacturer. I don’t like to use them on trucks because I’ve tried them time after time and they don’t have the stopping power as well as ceramics.

[@michaelcarpentry8257]

Just wanted to put my 2 cents into the powers top brakes, I have been using the on all 3 of my trucks, so far I have had no issues on any of them, no warping, seizing or any issues. Also I would add that there customer service is amazing, had a brake pad that was chipped die to shipping or whatever and they sent out replacement very quickly. Highly recommend.

[@andrescrux]

Thanx for the intel🫡💯 I always have doubts buying new equipment 😅

[@robmut1357]

Family mechanic here. I’ve used them for the last several brake jobs I’ve done. I like them much more than the local parts store brands and will keep using them until a reason comes along that I don’t like them. No complaints at all so far. 🙂

[@andrescrux]

Good to know I was worried at 1st just ordering a new product I've never used🫡 no way I'm paying Mr.Tire 1400$ to get crap

[@muchristian]

Nice You went full overalls! I used the powerstop kit version, they look the same. No shimmy but mine is heavier 80 series land cruiser.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

My wife warps rotors all the time. I finally installed the same exact ones you did. It took 3.5 years about 32K miles before they began to show signs of warpping. I am impressed

[@douglasburford8452]

I have spent 44 years trying to convince my wife that brakes are for stopping, not for slowing down. When the traffic signal is red, don't drive right up to the intersection then slam on the brake. Down shift! Down shift on declines, don't ride the brakes for 5 miles all the way down the pass! All to no avail. Ah well, it's only money. It is still being printed.

[@dulmi2317]

@@douglasburford8452 Brakes are cheaper than automatic transmissions

[@sanchocloset5987]

This is genius 👏. I will install race brakes on my mini van so that the commander doesn't warp them as fast.

[@TheElbowRoom2024]

Same here. Wife’s Honda van warped rotors every year or so, and she’s a good driver. Tried the Powerstops and so far so good.

[@loktom4068]

Nappa brake rotors snd parts rusting just overnight after installation after dropping off the car home.

[@rustiemenard3945]

You can tell this man loves his wife and kids. He's more diligent with his own stuff, wants nothing more than for them to have the best. Not that he had the best parts, but he did the best job and did everything asked of him from everyone. Mrs. O is a lucky woman. Eric, you are a hell of a man. We all love you.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

I installed these exact rotors and pads a year ago on my '13 Fiat 500 Abarth. After a year, no shuddering but even more important, very very minimal brake dust, especially in the front, unlike the OEM soft pads that made a dirty mess of the front rims in short order. Also, that cadmium coating they use on their rotors is holding up nicely after sitting outside in all types of weather. Very happy with the Power Stops.

[@michaelferik8060]

Hey Eric, congratulations on 701k subscribers! By far one of the top rated auto repair channels.

[@toddnelson2182]

I have to disagree, it's the BEST auto repair channel. :)😀

[@taintoolreview4188]

I have to disagree with you both. The greatest channel is Scotty Kilmer.

[@zeroyon4562]

@@taintoolreview4188 🤡

[@jameshedrick605]

I also watch rainman Ray repairs. The 2 best auto repair channels in my opinion

[@The_Redkween]

@@jameshedrick605 I’ll have to check that one out

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Rockin the Bibs Eric! Most comfortable things you can wear, especially in the summer.

[@victorbellan8357]

Thanks for sharing,glad to see someone paying attention to the instructions !

[@cjswag]

I’ve used PowerStop brake caliper/rotor/pads kits on several of my cars. I love them.

[@volkswagon1966]

Saved me hundreds of dollars by watching your videos over the years. Had the money light on my 2011 Chevy Silverado for lean codes, checked the MAF sensor, low and behold a piece of lint in there. Blew it off the sensor and no more money light. So, thanks Eric for the knowledge you give us.

[@Roger21989]

Power Stop rotors and Akebono pads, can't go wrong! Love the overalls.

[@tedharveyiii5194]

Just used Akebonos on my 14' Fusion with new standard rotors. When new, the brakes were absolutely awesome. When the brake job was performed and this break in procedure done, that feeling returned... I am definitely happy with the results.

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr. O. Interesting. We will look forward to the results. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@mdotto8707]

Thanks for the video Eric! Installing this same brake package on my Yukon XL this weekend! Thanks for all you do! I appreciate you Brother!

[@WouterB76]

Overall Eric is one of the best diagnostic mechanics on YT.

[@John_Ridley]

I see you followed through and got the overalls! I think sometimes there are cars that just go through brakes. But OTOH, my wife and I typically go > 100,000 miles on the factory brakes. We're both conservative (IE "granny") drivers. We also have never replaced a clutch, the current car has > 206,000 miles on the factory clutch, and in 40 years of car ownership driving cars from new until they rust out, we have replaced ONE drivetrain component, a thermostat in the 206K Fusion. Both children of depression kids, we drive the cars like we need them to last forever. I know people who need new brakes every 15K. Having ridden with them I know why too.

[@aaronjohn6586]

Do you know what overalls he got, could use them, thanks.

[@paulleeson1218]

"I see you followed through and got the overalls!" Am I the only one who laughed at that ?

[@jamescostello6529]

@@paulleeson1218 Nope

[@31terikennedy]

@@paulleeson1218 They're bib overalls. They fit in better with Avoca's rural setting. :D

[@bradklingensmith]

@@aaronjohn6586 think he said Berne

[@aslant9246]

love the road test videos

[@adrianrolston-earl9029]

What a beautiful area to live and work in

[@audikris]

Sweet overalls!!!! Thanks for the vid Eric, hope you and your family have a great 4th!

[@Sandbag1300]

My brand new 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee had the same problem with the front brakes back in 1999. When the rotors got overheated they warped. After doing several rotor replacements I learned that the problem was slowing down from 70 mph to 10 mph on expressway/highway off ramps. So, I adjusted my driving style on off ramps. One brief push on the brakes to slow from 70 mph to 40 mph, let the rotors cool for a few seconds, and then another push on the brakes to bring the Jeep to a stop. Never warped a rotor after that.

[@pyralux01]

Bingo......I live in PA and have several long downhill grades I travel on and smoked my rotors on 1 drive by riding my brakes all the way down...Now I pump them a couple of times and let them cool in between.....the grade is a couple of miles long...

[@dissje165]

"Brand new" 1999 Jeep

[@FishFind3000]

@@dissje165 believe it or not in 1999 a 1999 jeep was considered brand new…

[@NBSV1]

Yep. My mom used to have problems warping the rotors on her van. Her drive to work was about 15 miles on interstate so the rotors had plenty of time to cool before getting used to slow to a stop on the off-ramp. A change in driving habits can help. Ultimately part of the problem is that minivans are based on car parts so the extra weight can heat the brakes quicker. Larger diameter and heavier rotors tend to be the best solution.

[@albatross5466]

I was a mechanic for Mack Trucks. Inc. The recommended braking method of all the truck manufacturer's was hard application to bleed some speed then completely off to cool, and repeat as necessary to stop. Moderate, constant application was not acceptable. The brake components would overheat that way.

[@billpotmesil]

Love the overalls!

[@geraldfields8802]

Love the coveralls

[@gregsly1247]

Love the bibs 😁 Recently replaced the brakes on my granddaughters 2014 MDX with parts from Rock Auto decent parts and price. She opted out of the high performance parts😊 (Whoever did them last didn't put the spreader springs on the pads.)

[@DL101ca]

Those spreader springs do nothing. Make sure your slide pins are free and clean, and the pistons on the caliper aren't seized. Springs won't help if brakes aren't releasing as they should.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Nice brake job and nice overalls ! Blessings 🙏

[@oskarbud525]

Excellent.

[@c0mputer]

Loving the overalls

[@DavidJones-qg2yp]

I learned my lesson on bedding the pads on a cross drilled and slotted rotor. Put a set on an 06 Mustang GT and the first time I used the brakes it shuddered horribly. Called the company and they walked me through their bedding procedure - 10 hard stops from 60 mph. Brakes felt perfect at that point. Have never had to do this process on any standard rotor in 45 years of brake changes.

[@ianloyd6384]

Yep. I remember having to do a certain procedure similar to that when I changed to drilled & slotted rotors also.

[@rmproute66]

I’m sure that Mrs O will take care of that!

[@dropinbiking92]

Yeah I've had to do some hard break ins for drilled and slotted brakes. Worth it though. Bedding them in nice and aggressively, and a couple heat cycles makes them very happy and wear very evenly.

[@jimmyb1451]

Brake pads have ALWAYS required bedding in. That said, the problems created by not bedding the pads are exacerbated by: Floating rotors as opposed to stub axles and bearings. Brake pad compositions having to be changed from asbestos and the nightmare of developing suitable bonding agents and resins. (Which they still haven't got completely sorted and are still experimenting with) The Chinafication factor. Poor quality castings, green castings being machined into rotors, every possible corner cut.... just china in general. Not to mention steering and geometry changes in newer cars. Car's are tinnier, more prone to flex and resonances, poor caliper designs - especially in single acting calipers with slides.... on and on it goes. Now things like bedding procedures are imperative.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Most pads have a procedure printed on the box.

[@logicalguy488]

Erik, I see you sporting the awesome very stylish coveralls. Nice.

[@manpig1991]

The overalls are mint!!!

[@imheck]

Rockin the coveralls, yeah!

[@deanmoore420]

Nice job I’ve done a lot of brake jobs in my life but that’s a new procedure if it works that’s good enjoyed watching👍

[@nicholaspaul4847]

I had these on my Focus ST and loved them. They lasted a long time and had minimal brake dust.

[@waltershulas623]

Great video Eric I’ve been using them brake kits for years on my 2001 Tahoe I love him like a good life out of them and no issues

[@jimgetz4886]

Mrso is going to be so pleased you're going to get your favorite dinner for a week. Keep us updated. Thank you

[@michaelgiannone2192]

Mr O rocking the overalls. Go on farmer brown.

[@Mrflash222006]

A plad shirt and rub the neck a bit more, and you will have a bonafide Ram Truck owner or an Edgar suit

[@dougierotten]

😂😂😂😂

[@techdude2000]

Hey Eric, I put these on my 2011 Mazda 2 due to it warping the OE front rotors and other replacements very early on. So far I have put around 8,000 miles on it and they have been great. Smooth stops with no pulsing or pulling and very little pedal pressure required. The kit I received came with new boots and rubber o-rings for the caliper pins as well. Love them so far and really enjoy watching you repair autos. I’m an electronics tech and love the way you breeze through electrical issues on so many different brands and types of vehicles. Keep up the good work, you are much appreciated!

[@thanujperera9826]

Love the uniform. Something new

[@MikeTerry1969]

Digging the new overalls

[@ring-and-run]

I like the break in procedure, at least they address what is best for their particular product. The break in procedure is important, it’s as important as replacing worn components. In my experience, it is often the “least part of a brake job”, widely dismissed, and prone to creating near future unwanted noise and feel, etc. Thanks for showing us “the way”!

[@G31mR]

You, and Powerstop, are right.

[@davidgriffin14]

Mr. O and his new overalls! Lol

[@clintdeweber5292]

The questions, the comments, the concerns.......the overalls!! Another reason to love S.M.A....

[@chriholt]

Liking the overalls!

[@johnmorrow1628]

I also have a Kia sedona. I was having the same problem and I put the same rotors and pads on the front, 1 year in so far so good

[@jerryrobinson4473]

Hi, really enjoy and appreciate your instructive videos! My wife had the same issue with OE brake rotors warping after 6k miles of daily driving the mountains of western North Carolina. She’s a pretty aggressive breaker. Replaced with Power Stop Z23 rotors and pads and, so far after 15k, no sign of warping and good stopping action. I’m satisfied so far. Performed break-in as called for by manufacturer. Thanks again

[@MrWorldasmaya]

He did it! He went overalls!

[@donjohnson1416]

I find it very satisfying doing the break in procedure after Ive installed new pads and rotors. This was almost the same satisfaction watching you do it some how. HA HA!! Great vid

[@keithlarge1151]

As a former oval track racer and an old guy I've found out that aggressive braking doesn't warp rotors but heat spots them that causes that shimmy. Also as a former ASE tech I was schooled by Wagner brakes in the days and they showed us proof that rotors don't warp.I will say that as far as run out goes I've seen new rotors out of the box that had as much or more run out than the ones we removed!...As far as a KIA I have one with 88 ,000 miles that did what Eric O was dealing with and went through rotors about 35-40,000 miles because of that shimmy..

[@RJTC]

The worst cause is not just hard braking, but keeping the brakes on hard after coming to a stop - the discs [rotors] are hot and much more malleable, which allows the pads to indent them slightly it the brake pedal force is sustained. If you release pressure as it nears stopping & only use just enough to prevent rolling they should not warp. It's the indents rather than runout that cause serious brake juddering, as the pad pressure is varying as the discs rotate. Edit - Eric reads pretty much the same thing from the brake makers instructions, later in the video...

[@Starchface]

I read someplace that under certain conditions (i.e. hot) the resin from the brake pads can deposit itself on the rotor if the vehicle is stopped with the brakes held on. To prevent that I have gotten into the habit of putting it in Park after coming down long hills. Has it been effective? I can't prove it but I "feel" that it has.

[@iamherenotheretobe]

I've used em in the past and they work great, towards the end of life I've seen cracking. I picked up some dynamic friction high carbon drilled and slotted and so far they're wonderful. I have some s groove ones on my daily driver that have treated me very well the past couple years as well. I always opt for the coated variants being in the midwest, it helps.

[@Stover1928]

Interesting break in procedure. The overalls are a fun touch!

[@pb3033]

👍for the 'overalls'..no more back pain

[@jstorrer1]

No better way to spend a Saturday night, watching SMA, after doing battery change, transmission fluid drain and fill, and some fog lamp wiring with shrink wrap fittings… Learned so much your channel Eric!! Getting my daughter’s car ready for my 1300 mile drive from Toledo to Florida to move her to college next month!!! If you can do it, I can do it!!!

[@onryboy2264]

Eric, I have been a Rockauto customer for over 12 years now and if I can wait a day or two for the part's to come in I order them in as the big part stores are out of their minds on the pricing.

[@rawcado]

👍 😅

[@nedsurf1876]

Long time Rockauto customer as well. My garage fridge is almost completely covered by their car magnets! I love their business model and who they support and advertise with. I just drive a different car or get some exercise with my bike while waiting for their parts.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

My problem with Rock Auto is that they don’t have a customer service number or email address if you have a parts question about something that is not listed. I usually buy OEM for My Honda Element(except brake pads and rotors).

[@TheWilber09]

Used these on several vehicles and have had GREAT experience with the power stops.

[@ranger6542]

Worked great on my Camry.

[@Onehamp]

I have been through 3 minivans, Toyota and Honda, and the rotors always warped before the pads needed to be replaced. Two weeks ago I was looking at the same set you just installed for my 2017 sienna. They have a complete front and back set for $450. Ouch, I don’t think I have ever spent so much on brake hardware, but will be worth it if I can get the full life out of my pads. It was good to see you trying them because you are having the same issues as me. Can’t wait to hear an update. I always enjoy your content! I did use this brand on my 4Runner and really like them and their stopping power. Only have had them for a year now and they seem to be doing really well.

[@MoMonde]

Eric I had as 2015 Challenger R/T and installed the evolution brakes. You said what I experienced during break in.I noticed the increased stopping improvement and they proved to continue to be a excellent product. The short stopping and brake pedal confidence really showed in stop and go traffic! Hope she likes them!

[@johnbouldin9033]

I put Z36 Powerstops on our 2016 Expedition and love them! Easy installation, very quiet and excellent stopping power.❤❤

[@alanrobison1758]

Mrs. O deserves the best.

[@kevinpayne3804]

Eric, I've used Powerstop brakes on my Camry's for the past 10 years. I love their products! I find the stopping power to be about 20% better and the wear is about the same; at least 20% longer lasting. The only problem I've had in 10 years (or about 4 brake changes over 3 different cars) is the last set of front brake pads were drilled oversized for the springs and the springs kept coming out. They have a lifetime warranty on manufacture defects so I'm waiting a bit to replace them. Otherwise, they've been great!

[@kthwkr]

That sounds like a good break-in procedure for all brands of brakes.

[@tnm121]

Great overalls Sir. Ant all the pockets great.

[@rminitials]

Great video! Thank you. Especially the brake-in period.

[@mygrady2]

I put the Power Stop Z36 kit on my 2003 Silverado 2500HD in 2017. 165,000 miles later they still work great. No more warped rotors.

[@ericpaul80b17]

Love the overalls! I’ve had power stops for a good long time (4 years) and I think they have done great.

[@bobsimon2242]

Ditto on the overalls☺

[@jimstaszko1675]

I got my PowerStops on Amazon for 3 of my Saabs and love 'em.

[@michaelprimaverasr1215]

I have used them on 4 cars and they are great

[@daved5244]

I use the Rockauto a lot and have run the evolution's, they hold up well. I have also returned rotors (different brand) for premature warping under warranty, they always accepted the returns with no questions asked.

[@jimeadie4415]

Our Jeep GC ate front brakes rotors. Went with this style rotor six year ago. Been great, no more warped rotors.

[@rawcado]

👍 😅

[@trssho91]

I completely agree about rock auto… been a customer for well over 10 years…. I only ever had one time in hundreds of transactions where I needed to call their support. Issue was well taken care of and I was surprised to learn how small of a company they are considered how “big” they are.

[@daved5244]

@@trssho91 I can never find their number. I just do the transaction online and they take care of it. Great company to deal with, too bad they don't run a free ship deal every now and then!

[@trssho91]

@@daved5244 I had found it on their “about us” main page, but their online return page works fine…. Mine was a weird situation, but they took care of it so I have no complaints. In fact they ended up just refunding me for the order and told me to keep the parts (the parts weren’t defective, so that was cool). The free ship would be cool, and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t placed a few orders from Amazon instead of them because shipping would have over $100. When the shipping gets like that and if Amazon has the exact same part with free shipping then it gets hard to throw the money away, but since their site tells you what warehouse each parts ships from it’s generally pretty easy to keep shipping in check by trying to make sure you order stuff that all ships from the same warehouses. :)

[@vollickplaysgames]

i did that power stop kit on my old bmw 3 series a few years back and they were really nice, stopped a lot better and the pedal felt much more consistent, was pretty reasonably priced too.

[@davros517]

Love the " Billy Bob " Sunday best, thanks for wearing a shirt below !

[@youfixitatvutv]

Love rockauto. Great selection of parts. I use Raybestos brake pads and rotors and never an issue.

[@patrickzadd5215]

Eric I’m a former ASE Master Technician these days, I only work on my family’s vehicles I’ve used these rotors/pad packages on three vehicles….. each time with excellent results!

[@haroldlm64]

I switched to those on my '08 Durango for the same reason well over 5 years ago. I've haven't had an issue with them at all. It was worth it to me. Brakes much better also.

[@2003monte]

Overalls are the way to go 👍🏻

[@jimo2983]

Rockin' those overalls Eric!

[@moo3993]

Eric O! Love your videos. Funny this happened to Mrs.O, because it's exactly what I'm dealing with my own truck. 78,000 miles on the original brakes (I don't like working on my own after everyone else's cars all day lol) So definitely not operator error. Brakes were almost gone, replaced rotors and pads as a pair. First set, Advics rotors and Akebono ProActs. 8k miles later, warpage. Returned those, got a set from O'Smileys on the house rotor and brake pad combo. 6k miles, warpage. Got Bosch quiet cast rotors and Bosch ceramic pads. Warpage after 6k miles. Went back to Advics rotors and instead went with their Advics Pads. (Advics is the OEM for 3rd genToyota Tacomas for both pads and rotors). When I did this last set, I did same as you for the most part. I cleaned the hub till it was spot free. Cleaned the piston to pad surface in the caliper ( double sided lockheed martin 4 piston calipers like the land cruisers) Dialed in the rotors to less than 0.001 runout (had to reposition one rotor to meet the spec) I did it the best anyone could (including removing any lubricant from the wheel studs and nuts and torqueing to spec), and finally broke the 8k mile mark. But now at 12k, I'm getting a little shake in the wheel again. Searched high and low to figure this out, done 100's of brake jobs and never had this happen so of course it's on my own vehicle. Can't say why I'm still going through this. Also tried different bed in procedures and only Advics procedure with their pads has lasted the longest. Eric, if you ever figure it out, I'd love to buy you a beer. Or some popsicles for the freezer lol.

[@waltersheens1087]

maybe it's not the rotors/pads but the calipers/pistons...

[@waltersheens1087]

or maybe the caliper assembly doesn't sit 100% centered on the rotor, and applies more force on 1 side...fix could be puting a washer...anyway...good luck

[@Roarman57]

I’m running those same brakes on my little two-seater and they’ve been working great since 2015. My wife daily drives it and it’s been to two autocross events so I’d say they’re quality.

[@borgsimpson935]

Mr. Eric O. Awesome tutorial. The break in was informative. Cause my folks don't spend that much.

[@lloydweems6237]

Ran drilled and slotted on my 02 Camaro, they worked great.

[@scottkuhnheim101]

I have used them for a few years on my 08 Tundra. I used the Extreme towing and they work very well. I live in Ohio and do a lot of hauling (trailers, boats, etc.)

[@robertbarnes2419]

I have power stop brakes on 2 of my vehicles and they work great! Prices right and superior stopping power and longevity! Good choice for the misses!

[@mattstewart4971]

awesome video

[@steveholmgren823]

Used these on my 01 Silverado and 12 Acura TL - great brakes so far - 2+ years

[@DavidsonMott]

I've been using Powerstop products for a while now. Had them since I bought my 2000 GMC Yukon Denali, and so far I've been very happy. The brake pads lasted me well over 60K miles. Rotors as well, still on the same pair actually.

[@DougSims]

I've been using the Evolution rotors and pads on all my vehicles for a few years now and have been very happy with them. I also put the drilled and slotted ones on my Honda civic with the big 1.8L 4 cylinder. Mostly because they were a good deal for the kit I got from Rock Auto. I also noticed the new overalls. Looks like the Southern farmer look won out and you gave in to the comfort of overalls.

[@MrGardman]

Pretty stylish in those overalls.

[@stevehammonds8909]

Just installed the powerstops on my daughter's Equinox. Same stuff. Smooth so far.

[@rickconstant6106]

Seeing you do that break-in procedure took me back to the times when I had to carry out decelerometer brake tests on a fleet of limousines, as part of their 10-weekly statutory inspections here in the UK. On one occasion, I pulled up normally, in a 180" stretched Town Car at the side of the straight road I always used, ready to set off for a test after a van, some way behind, had passed. Unfortunately, the van driver had not noticed there was a stationary, white, 8000lb limousine in front of him, and drove straight into the back of it at around 40 miles an hour. No-one was hurt, but it made a mess of his van and about the last foot of the limo.

[@nelsonbrum8496]

If that van driver was on the correct side of the road, they'd never hit ya! 😉 Yes, I'm being cheeky. 😁

[@shopart1488]

I used drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads on my ‘11 Ford Ranger with the same break in procedure you used and after 10,000 or so miles I like them a lot. Very even stopping, something I did not have with the factory brakes

[@mcgunner02]

Hey Erik, great video! Upgraded my brakes to Power Stop about 3 years ago on my 2014 GMC Yukon XL (85,000 miles) with slotted and drilled rotors and matching Power Stop pads with no complaints so far, very satisfied with the product....................... Thanks again, Ron

[@tinkersdam914]

I am digging the coveralls...trend setter...I might have to try those.

[@mikeydangerous8808]

What a great video! It’s refreshing to see an ACTUAL mechanic install and review a new (to them) product! And a great sense of humor, as well Consider me a new subscriber! Side note: I installed a similar full four-corner street upgrade kit from Power Stop last year. I reached-out to local law enforcement and asked where I could safely perform my break-in procedure without looking like I was ready for a DUI. They recommended a particular stretch of road, and even sent a police unit to follow me through the entire process! Tax dollars well-spent!

[@blkeclipsel2400]

Thats good to know. I think I'll try the same.

[@johntrout640]

I use the Powrstop brake kit on my 2013 Cruze and I live in a pretty hilly environment where I use the brakes a moderate amount pretty much everyday and they've held up well. The standard cast iron ones I had on when I bought the car didn't last all that long. They would start to shudder after a couple stopping events. The Z23 kit works well, and I did notice it stops better than factory 👍

[@johnnywalker2483]

I put them on the front of my 2012 Forester. Working great, no problems so far.