Power Stop K5879 Front and Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads

What customers say about Power Stop K5879 Front and Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads?

1. 
   Second to NONE!!!!, May 12, 2017

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   Dan (GA) –

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   This review is from: Power Stop K5879 Front and Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads (Automotive)

   Wow… If I could give more stars I would! I installed these on my wife’s 08 CX-9 Grand Touring about 1 month ago. The fit is perfect. The kit literally comes with everything you will need to swap the rotors and pads. It comes with a basic caliper kit as well. I mean basic because it does NOT come with a new seal for the actual caliper piston. Outside of that, it comes with the guide pin rubber sleeve, rubber seal, and dust boots. It also comes with all the caliper hardware and some grease. I would recommend getting some additional high quality/temp grease if you are going to take everything apart and completely clean and re-lube it all (which I would recommend to ensure everything works flawlessly and identify any potential issues). Oh, and the rotors are labeled where they are supposed to go (nice plus).
   As to the rotors and pads themselves, I must say that they are better then the OEMs. Make sure to follow the proper break-in after install. These breaks are whisper quiet, have no shudder or wobble, and stop on a dime (not literally of course). They definitely grab better then the factory breaks. My wife didn’t notice it until she had to stop hard the other day to avoid hitting the idiot that pulled out in-front of her. She called me shortly thereafter and said she really noticed the difference in stopping power (and she’s been driving that car since we bought it new in 08).
   Buy with confidence! I can only vouch for them!

   

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   A great kit – highly recommended!, March 8, 2016

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   Scott_Vickers –

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   This review is from: Power Stop K5879 Front and Rear Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads (Automotive)

   I bought this kit to replace the brakes on my 2007 Mazda CX-9, which I think had some of the worst OEM brakes I’ve ever owned just because of the amount of pedal pressure to really stop the car quickly. I tried some EBC Red pads up front only and while they (overall) stopped the car much better, they weren’t balanced with the rears and they didn’t have much mileage life and they are expensive! The next time I tried the Red pads front and rear – this worked well, but by this time rotors would shimmy and cause the car to shake under braking (most of the time – which was weird). What I found out was that the Mazda rotors are also Ford rotors and depending on their temperature, they could be flat or warped causing a shimmy under breaking. I lived with this for too long ( too cheap- I guess! ; ) , finally the dealer said I needed new rotors up front (about 70k miles). That is when I started looking online and researching. I ended up giving these a try and I couldn’t be happier. At this point (full disclosure), I’ve only installed the front rotors and pads but the change has been dramatic. No more shimmy (ever!) and a great progressive feel to the brakes without having to use a lot of pressure to get them to bite. This is exactly how I expect cars to perform and I can only imagine how the car will feel after I install the rears as well. BTW – the kit comes with all the parts to make a clean install, which I liked. I can’t speak to the life of the pads yet, but when it comes time to replace the pads I will use these same ones! I like them that much!

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3. 
   Costs more, but DEFNITELY worth it!, March 12, 2017

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   Matthew –

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   A bit more expensive, but worth every penny! I bought these for my Mazda CX-9. Everything you need is in the Kit — you don’t have to monkey around with ordering this and that and hoping you didn’t miss anything. The rotors are extremely nice, very high quality. My mechanic even observed… «they are coated with an anti-corrosive surface (probably zinc) to prevent rust. I’ve never seen a set come from the factory that isn’t greased — the manufacture must really trust their processes.» That’s high praise in my book!
   I’ve also noticed an improvement in braking sureness and reduced distance. Also, as they continue to seat (wear-in), braking continued to improve!

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